Request for Applications: Advancing Evidence-Based Strategies to Strengthen Vaccine Uptake and Confidence in High-Risk Communities
With support from the CDC, NACCHO is pleased to offer a funding opportunity, Advancing Evidence-Based Strategies to Strengthen Vaccine Uptake and Confidence in High-Risk Communities. Selected local health departments (LHDs) will identify, implement, and evaluate an evidence-based intervention to improve vaccine uptake, access, and confidence within high-risk populations. Through this funding opportunity, NACCHO will issue up to eight awards in fixed priced contracts equaling $40,000 each to LHDs selected to participate. For full details and instructions, please review the Request for Applications.
NACCHO hosted an optional webinar on Wednesday, September 23. The webinar was recorded and will be sent to all registrants and posted to the NACCHO website.
Applications must be submitted through the online submission form no later than October 9, 2026, at 11:59 PM EST. In fairness to all applicants, NACCHO will not accept late submissions. Questions about the RFA and application process can be directed to NACCHO’s Immunization Program at immunization@naccho.org.
Request for Proposals: Reimagining Health and Public Safety Overdose Initiatives (RHAPSODI) Project
With support from the CDC, NACCHO is pleased to offer a funding opportunity to support overdose prevention programs at the intersection of public health and public safety. Through this funding opportunity, NACCHO will award up to twenty (20) applicants in different stages of their project development. Project proposals must use public health approaches that support people at high risk of overdose within or at risk of contact with the criminal justice system, are driven by local need, and are led by or partner with community-based organizations.
NACCHO will award up to twenty (20) applicants in different stages of their project development. Organizations are invited to apply to one of the following project tracks:
NACCHO invites interested applicants to participate in an informational webinar on October 8 at 2:00 pm ET. Participants are encouraged to come with any questions they may have regarding this opportunity. No new information will be shared during the webinar, and applicants do not need to wait for this optional webinar to begin or submit applications. Register here.
For full details about the funding opportunity, please review the Request for Proposals. Applications must be submitted using NACCHO's online portal no later than October 26, 2026 by 5:00 pm ET. Applicants may post individual questions to NACCHO at any point during the application process by emailing the Injury and Violence Prevention Team at IVP@naccho.org with the subject line “RHAPSODI RFP Question”.
Missed Opportunities for PrEP | Sept. 30 | 2-3 PM ET
Join NACCHO and Gilead Medical Affairs for a discussion on missed opportunities for PrEP and strategies to address gaps in HIV prevention. This webinar will explore barriers that affect PrEP uptake, including stigma and access challenges, and highlight patient-centered approaches that can support equitable access to HIV prevention services. Public health professionals, healthcare providers, and community health partners are encouraged to attend. Register Here
Register Today: Expanding Recovery Access in Rural Communities Through Digital Innovation| Sept. 29 | 2 PM ET
Join NACCHO and our Gold Affiliate Business Partner, Chess Health, on September 29 at 2:00 PM ET to explore how digital recovery tools are helping rural and tribal communities address substance use recovery challenges. Hear from leaders at the Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma, Arkansas Mobile Opioid Recovery (ARMOR), and Integrated Care of Greater Hickory as they share practical strategies for expanding access to recovery support through technology, mobile care models, and community partnerships. Register Here
Missed Opportunities for PrEP | Sept. 30 | 2-3 PM ET
Join NACCHO and Gilead Medical Affairs for a discussion on missed opportunities for PrEP and strategies to address gaps in HIV prevention. This webinar will explore barriers that affect PrEP uptake, including stigma and access challenges, and highlight patient-centered approaches that can support equitable access to HIV prevention services. Public health professionals, healthcare providers, and community health partners are encouraged to attend. Register Here
Addressing the Community Mental Health Crisis: Aligning Public Health & Behavioral Health for Lasting Impact | Oct. 7 | 2 PM ET
Join this informative webinar hosted by NACCHO’s Diamond Affiliate Business Partner, Credible Mind, to explore practical strategies for building stronger partnerships between public health and behavioral health organizations. Learn how population mental health approaches can strengthen systems of care, identify sustainable funding opportunities, and support long-term community impact. Participants will also be introduced to a Sustainability Toolkit designed to help communities maintain and expand mental health initiatives. Register Here
CHIP Implementation in Action: Lessons from Year One | Oct. 8 | 2 PM
Developing a Community Health Improvement Plan (CHIP) is an important step—but turning priorities into measurable action and sustaining momentum over time can be the real challenge. On October 8 at 2:00 PM ET, join NACCHO Affiliate Business Partner, Conduent for CHIP Implementation in Action: Lessons from Year One, a practical discussion featuring the Green Lake County Health Department and Conduent Healthy Communities Institute (HCI). During this webinar, speakers will share lessons learned from the first year of implementing Green Lake County's CHIP, including practical approaches for translating CHIP priorities into measurable actions. Participants will hear how the team engaged community and organizational partners, tracked progress, and maintained momentum beyond the initial planning process. Register Here
The Next Phase of PHIG: What Local Health Departments Need to Know | Oct. 14 | 3 PM
NACCHO will host a webinar on October 14 at 3:00 pm ET on what local health departments (LHDs) need to know about the next phase of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) Public Health Infrastructure Grant (PHIG).
The first grant period runs from December 1, 2022 through November 30, 2027. Most LHDs are not direct recipients. Support generally reaches LHDs through state subawards, shared services, training, or data system investments.
NACCHO's webinar will review the current structure of the grant, including Component A funding to health departments, the three strategies covering workforce, foundational capabilities, and data modernization and how PHIG is expected to change in the next grant period. Register Here
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