The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) awarded a $689,000 Cooperative Agreement (CFDA 93.940 - HIV Prevention Activities Health Department Based) to the American Public Health Association (APHA) on August 1, 2024. This five-year award will support APHA in building and maintaining strategic partnerships between state/local health departments and cross-sectoral, community-based organizations to enhance HIV prevention, surveillance, and treatment efforts across the United States. APHA will leverage its network of over 1,500 environmental health professionals to promote student engagement and mentorship opportunities in these areas, with a focus on underrepresented students. Additionally, APHA has received sub-awards from Special Olympics Inc. and the National Foundation for the CDC to support related public health initiatives, including the Public Health AmeriCorps program.
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