Grants Application and Reporting System (GARS)

What is GARS?

The Grants Application and Reporting System is a state-based electronic system that enables grantees to create and submit both their annual application and annual report to CDC electronically.

The original version 1.1 of GARS has been used since 1996 by almost all of the grantees. In 2001, major modifications were made to the system and a new GARS version 2 was released on September 6, 2001. The modifications were made to link all block grant-funded activities with the Healthy People 2010 goals and objectives. Prior to 2001, the block grant funded activities were linked to the Healthy People 2000 goals and objectives. The goal of the new GARS design is to provide states the ability to use the application system for both priority setting and program planning. The evaluation component includes detailed reporting on program activities funded with block grant dollars and their impact on the health problem.

Statistical data information from existing federal databases is available to states. These databases are available on the CDC Data and Statistics page. Also see CDC Vital Statistics Data related to Healthy People 2010.

Page last reviewed: October 19, 2005
Page last modified: October 19, 2005
Content source: National Center for Chronic Disease Prevention and Health Promotion