The U.S. Department of Agriculture's National Institute of Food and Agriculture has awarded a $349,949 Project Grant to Mississippi State University (MSU) under the Rural Health and Safety Education (RHSE) Competitive Grants Program (CFDA 10.516). The funding will support the "HELIX Initiative: Healthy Lifestyles with Extension" program, which aims to address health disparities among Mississippi residents, particularly in underserved rural areas. MSU will leverage its expertise in family and consumer sciences, as well as 4-H youth development, to implement innovative programming targeting entire families. The initiative seeks to empower communities, families, and individuals to achieve improved health and long-term well-being and prevent health inequities arising from social determinants of health. The three-year project, running from September 1, 2024 to August 31, 2027, will establish sustainable collaborations to enhance health equity through culturally appropriate, evidence-based interventions delivered by the university's cooperative extension system.
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