COVID-19 Health Disparities Grant Success Stories

At a glance

Recipients of the National Initiative to Address COVID-19 Health Disparities Among Populations at High-Risk and Underserved, Including Racial and Ethnic Minority Populations and Rural Communities grant share how they are addressing COVID-19-related health disparities and advancing health equity.

About these resources

The National Initiative to Address COVID-19 Health Disparities Among Populations at High-Risk and Underserved, Including Racial and Ethnic Minority Populations and Rural Communities grant is a $2.25 billion grant that represents CDC's largest investment to date focused specifically on reducing health disparities related to COVID-19.

Recipients of the grant are using funds to improve data collection, expand infrastructure, and mobilize partners to reduce COVID-19 related health disparities. Read about their success stories below.

Disclaimer‎

This grant is funded through the Coronavirus Response and Relief Supplemental Appropriations Act, 2021. The views expressed in this material reflect the opinions of grant recipient authors and do not necessarily reflect the official policies of the CDC; nor does mention of trade names, commercial practices, or organizations imply endorsement by the US Government.

Illinois

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Illinois Department of Public Health: World Kidney Day Event

Success story of Illinois Department of Public Health during World Kidney Day Event forging new comm...

North Carolina

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NC Cabarrus Health Alliance: Addressing Health Equity

An overview of the success of the COVID-19 health inequality infrastructure.

North Carolina Division of Public Health: Engaging Community and Faith Leaders in Mental Health and Suicide Prevention

A success story for North Carolina's Department of Health and Human Services on combatting mental he...
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NC Division of Public Health: FIRE Internship Program

National Initiative to Address COVID-19 Health Disparities Among Populations at High-Risk and Under...

South Carolina

SC Empowering Underserved Communities: COVID-19 Awareness

A success story from South Carolina about how CDC grant money was used to increase awareness of COVI...
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