Strengthening environmental health capacity (EHC) to detect, prevent, and control environmental health hazards through data-driven, evidence-based approaches

The environmental health capacity (EHC) funding opportunity seeks to strengthen the nation's environmental health (EH) capacity to protect public health by strengthening the capacity of public health departments using 3 strategies to address specific EH topics and issues. This will ensure safe and healthy environments and improve community health status. The 3 strategies are (1) using EH data and information, (2) identifying and addressing EH hazards, and (3) assessing the effectiveness and impact of EH interventions.

Applicant are required to submit documentation that address the responsiveness criteria. Applications that do not address or meet the responsiveness criteria may not receive further review. Documentation may be submitted as an addendum to application package and uploaded as a document labeled EHCResponsiveness.pdf to www.grants.gov. Applicants must demonstrate they are an Environmental Health program or be an administrative partner to an established Environmental Health program. If applicant is not an Environmental Health program, the applicant must supply a memorandum of understanding (MOU), memorandum of agreement (MOA), or notarized letter that indicates they represent or are an administrative partner to an established Environmental Health program. Applicants requesting an award greater than the award ceiling for each component and project description will be considered as non-responsive.

Thomas, Connie clb1@cdc.gov