Cooperative Agreement NU38PW000025

This $1,249,930 five-year Cooperative Agreement awarded by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) under the Strengthening the Public Health System in US-affiliated Pacific Islands (CFDA 93.874) program aims to assess and build local-level public health workforce recruitment and retention capabilities in Minnesota. The prime recipient, the Regents of the University of Minnesota, will leverage its expertise in public health research and epidemiology to deliver technical assistance, training, and materials development to enhance the quality, performance, and sustainability of public health systems and workforce across the Pacific Island regions. The award will run from August 2024 through July 2029, supporting capacity building efforts focused on improving public health leadership, infrastructure, workforce development, policies, evidence-based practices, and surveillance systems.