The American Recovery and Reinvestment Act

The American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 [1.1MB–PDF] states that “$650M shall be provided to carry out evidence-based clinical and community-based prevention and wellness strategies authorized by the Public Health Service Act that deliver specific, measurable health outcomes that address chronic disease rates.” The Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) has developed an initiative in response to the Act. The goal of this initiative – Communities Putting Prevention to Work –  is to reduce risk factors and prevent/delay chronic disease and promote wellness in both children and adults. The initiative was launched by HHS in a press briefing held on September 17, 2009.

Funding Opportunity Announcements

Communities Putting Prevention to Work – Community Programs

• Funding Opportunity Number: CDC-RFA-DP09-912ARRA09
• Awards announced March 19, 2010
• Funded Communities Fact Sheet: [PDF 337 KB]

Communities Putting Prevention to Work – State and Territory Initiative

• Funding Opportunity Numbers: CDC-RFA-DP09-90101ARRA09 and CDC RFA-DP09-90201ARRA09
• Awards announced February 5, 2010
• State Initiative Funding Fact Sheet: [PDF 133 KB]

Communities Putting Prevention to Work – National Prevention Media Initiative

• Application period closed.

Communities Putting Prevention to Work – National Organization Initiative

• Funding Opportunity Number: OS-PAW-10-001
• Application period closed April 19, 2010.

Communities Putting Prevention to Work – Chronic Disease Self-Management Initiative

• Funding Opportunity Number: HHS-2010-AOA-RA-1003 [PDF] [FAQ]
• Awards announced March 31, 2010.
• Chronic Disease Self-Management Program State Funding Table

Application Process

• Frequently asked questions