This very beneficial program is offered by the US Federal Government Agency of the Department of Health and Human Services. The goal behind this program is to work with State health agencies and other public and private nonprofit organizations as a way to integrate, coordinate and plan ways in which to either control or prevent chronic diseases. They can also develop and evaluate programs that are connected with these illnesses.
The range and average of financial assistance varies for each category and here are the amounts allotted for each one. Arthritis Establishment Programs: $40,000 to $80,000. The REACH 2010: Interventions: Average $300,000 and the Phase II $800,000 to $1,000,000. Average: $900,000 $800,000. AI/AN: Average $300,000. Elderly: Average $250,000.
Those who are eligible are the State and territorial health agencies of the U.S.. Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, Virgin Islands, Guam and others. To apply you must put in writing, your need for assistance and the goals of your project. Also required is a outlined method of operation, description of what you can do and offer a budget as a way to justify funds you are requesting.