High Obesity Program (HOP)
CDC funds 15 land grant universities to work with community extension services in counties where more than 40% of adults have obesity. Efforts focus on increasing access to healthier foods and safe places for physical activity, including activities that will reduce or eliminate health disparities related to nutrition, physical activity, and obesity.
View information about current HOP recipients and learn more about the past High Obesity Program. View the original HOP funding opportunity announcementexternal icon and review Frequently Asked Questions about the notice of funding opportunity (NOFO).
Download the FY2018 Recipient pdf icon[PDF-234KB] HOP map to learn more about chronic disease prevention investments.
For current HOP Recipients: Implementation GuidanceCdc-pdf pdf icon[PDF-17.4MB]
Infographic: Programs to Reduce Obesity in High Obesity Areas pdf icon[PDF-1.16MB]
Learn more about the HOP program in Preventing Chronic Disease (see summary pdf icon[PDF – 600 KB] for more details).
| State | Recipient | Counties Working In | FY2021 Funding Amount* | Profiles |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alabama | Auburn University (Auburn) | Escambia, Monroe, Barbour, Bullock, Conecuh, Macon, Dallas, Greene, Lowndes, Marengo, Perry, Sumter, Wilcox | $1,092,000 | Profile |
| Arkansas | University of Arkansas Cooperative Extension Service (Little Rock) | Chicot, Lee, Mississippi, Phillips, St. Francis | $657,378 | Profile |
| Georgia | University of Georgia (Athens) | Calhoun, Clay, Dooly, Stewart, Taliaferro | $905,777 | Profile |
| Kentucky | University of Kentucky (Lexington) | Martin | $500,000 | Profile |
| Louisiana | Louisiana State University (Baton Rouge) | Claiborne, Madison, Tensas, East Carroll, Morehouse, St. Helena, Assumption | $1,033,822 | Profile |
| Mississippi | Mississippi State University | Holmes, Humphreys, Issaquena, Leflore, Sharkey, Sunflower, Washington | $1,091,568 | Profile |
| North Dakota | North Dakota State University (Fargo) | Sioux, Rolette | $568,750 | Profile |
| Oklahoma | Oklahoma State University (Stillwater) | Adair, Muskogee | $464,730 | Profile |
| South Carolina | Clemson University (Clemson) | Lee, Hampton, Marion | $836,418 | Profile |
| South Dakota | South Dakota State University (Brookings) | Buffalo, Ziebach | $500,057 | Profile |
| Tennessee | The University of Tennessee (Knoxville) | Hardeman | $500,335 | Profile |
| Texas | Texas A&M (College Station) | Hudspeth, Maverick, Starr, Webb | $1,036,246 | Profile |
| Virginia | Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University (Blacksburg) | Petersburg | $500,000 | Profile |
| West Virginia | West Virginia University (Morgantown) | Clay, McDowell | $551,249 | Profile |
| Wisconsin | University of Wisconsin (Madison) | Menominee | $524,163 | Profile |
* 14 out of 15 awards include supplemental funding for Farm to School activities
