HHS Awards $10 Million in Prevention and Wellness Grants to 10 National Organizations
The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) today announced awards of $10 million to 10 national non-profit organizations to support public health efforts to reduce tobacco use and reduce obesity through increased physical activity and improved nutrition. These 10 national organizations will provide expert guidance to community leaders, help sustain prevention efforts when Recovery Act funding ends, and foster a national movement toward prevention by implementing key practices across their networks and systems.
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The above funding level for Improving and Preserving Health Care, Health IT, and Children and Community Services are estimates as of June 10, 2010. These estimates are being further refined and the chart will be updated when new estimates are available.
Most of Recovery Act funding will go to States, Territories, and Tribes, who will in turn distribute funds through grants, contracts, subsidies, loan programs, etc. Be sure to check your State Web site for information. Additionally, check the list of State Recovery sites for a link to your state.
Grants announced at the Federal level are announced on Grants.gov.
To learn if you are eligible to receive government benefits, visit GovBenefits.gov. Government loans are available at GovLoans.gov.
Federal contracting opportunities are listed at FedBizOps.
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