CDC-RFA-PW26-2600 preventive health and health services block grant - 2026

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention awarded $2.396 million to the Connecticut Department of Public Health on September 30, 2026, under the Preventive Health and Health Services Block Grant (CFDA 93.991) program. The award period runs through September 30, 2027.

The Preventive Health and Health Services Block Grant provides states resources to improve population health status by conducting activities aligned with Healthy People objectives, rapidly responding to emerging health threats, providing emergency medical services, delivering services for sex offense victims including prevention activities, and coordinating related administration, education, monitoring, and evaluation. The source does not specify which of these program activities the Connecticut award funds.

The recipient, the Connecticut Department of Public Health Business Office Division, administers federal health and environmental programs as a state-level steward and pass-through entity. The department operates disease surveillance programs including tuberculosis elimination, HIV prevention, and colorectal cancer screening; manages public health emergency preparedness; and coordinates vital statistics collection on behalf of federal agencies including CDC, the Environmental Protection Agency, the Department of Agriculture, and others. Performance occurs statewide in Connecticut.