Outreach Programs to Reduce the Prevalence of Obesity in High Risk Rural Areas
Program Funding
Annual program obligations reported to SAM.gov.
Program Objective
The purpose of this listing is to assist Land-Grant universities to leverage community extension services to implement evidence-based strategies that improve nutrition, safe and accessible physical activity, including family health weight and early care and education programs in counties with an adult obesity rate of over 40%.
Eligibility
Eligible Applicants
- Other
Reference posted NOFOs available on grants.gov
Beneficiaries
- U.S. Citizen
Individual/Family (residents) in local counties/rural areas will benefit from this assistance through increased access and opportunities to healthy, affordable foods and beverages, safe and convenient places for physical activity and breastfeeding duration and support
How to Apply
Award Procedure
After review and approval, a notice of award is prepared and processed, along with appropriate notification to the public. However, applicants may call CDC program contacts indicated on the NOFO for programmatic technical assistance prior to the development and submission of their assistance application.
Decision Timeline
- Approval: From 120 to 180 days
- Renewal interval: From 120 to 180 days
Program details & compliance
Description
The High Obesity Program (HOP) works at the county level to implement evidence-based strategies and leverage resources from stakeholders and sectors (e.g., agriculture, transportation, education, business, commerce, and housing) in their populations of focus related to poor nutrition and physical inactivity.
Mission Categories
Primary: Prevention and Control (includes Suicide Prevention)
Other categories:
Rural Community DevelopmentFood Nutrition
Use of Funds
Allowed Uses
Increase capacity of local outreach services to include new or enhanced services related to nutrition and physical activity that promote, support, facilitate and implement strategies to improve access and opportunities to achieve optimal physical, social, and emotional well-being to reduce the prevalence of obesity and affect long term changes in the rates of obesity in rural settings.
Required Documentation
Any required credentials and/or documentation will be identified in the specific Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) for this Assistance Listing.
Reporting & Compliance
Applicable 2 CFR 200 Subparts
- Subpart B — General Provisions
- Subpart C — Pre-Federal Award Requirements
- Subpart D — Post-Federal Award Requirements
- Subpart E — Cost Principles
- Subpart F — Audit Requirements