This grant funds state-level efforts to enhance epidemiologic capacity for preventing excessive alcohol use, a leading cause of preventable death. It supports core public health functions, expert technical assistance, and training on evidence-based strategies recommended by the Community Preventive Services Task Force. The award spans 5 years with annual budgets and requires applicants to operate within the state or territory of proposed work.
Eligible applicants include state, county, city, and special district governments; tribal governments and organizations; public housing authorities; educational institutions; nonprofits; for-profit organizations; and small businesses. Applicants must operate in the state or territory where the work