CDC-RFA-PW-26-2600 preventive health and health services block grant - 2026

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention awarded the FSM Department of Health and Social Affairs $105,989 under the Preventive Health and Health Services Block Grant (CFDA 93.991) on September 30, 2026. The award supports activities to improve health status and accomplish current Healthy People objectives, rapidly respond to emerging health threats, provide emergency medical services, offer services for sex offense victims including prevention activities, and coordinate related administration, education, monitoring, and evaluation. The performance period runs from September 30, 2026 through September 30, 2027, with work performed across the United States. The FSM Department of Health and Social Affairs, a government entity serving the Federated States of Micronesia's four states—Chuuk, Pohnpei, Yap, and Kosrae—operates as the primary agency managing healthcare infrastructure, prevention programs, and social welfare initiatives for approximately 102,843 residents. The department has previously received federal grants addressing vaccination, chronic disease control, mental health services, maternal and child health, and substance abuse prevention and treatment through partnerships with entities including the National Center for Immunization and Respiratory Diseases, the National Center for Chronic Disease Prevention and Health Promotion, and the University of Hawaii.