09/11/2026

NACCHO News for Local Health Departments

Sept. 7-11

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.

Informational Webinar: NACCHO will host an optional webinar on Wednesday, September 23 at 1:00 PM EST. If you would like to attend, please register here. Questions may be submitted in advance during registration or to immunization@naccho.org. The webinar will be recorded and 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.

Join NACCHO’s Immunization Data-to-Action Community of Practice

With support from the CDC, NACCHO invites local health departments to apply for participation in a Community of Practice focused on increasing capacity to understand immunization data availability, data sources, and data use for identifying barriers and populations with low uptake or access to immunizations. This COP, which will run from October 2026 through July 2027, will engage up to twenty LHDs to cross-train LHD Immunization Program staff on best practices on taking data to action in areas with low vaccination coverage. Participating LHDs will benefit from technical assistance, capacity-building opportunities, and peer-to-peer learning facilitated by NACCHO.  Additionally, they will get the opportunity to participate in an in-person meeting at NACCHO headquarters in Washington, DC. Read the full announcement including project objectives, expectations, eligibility, and more. Please apply by completing this form by Wednesday, September 16, 2026, by 11:59pm PST. 

Join a State Falls Prevention Coalition

State falls prevention coalitions can help local health departments promote evidence-based falls prevention strategies, strengthen community partnerships, and support data-driven approaches to falls prevention. A new National Council on Aging resource sheet, created in collaboration with NACCHO, Tips for Engaging Local Health Departments in Falls Prevention, highlights the benefits of coalition engagement and ways LHDs can get involved.

Falls Prevention Awareness Week (Sept. 21-25) is coming up and is a great opportunity to partner with your state’s falls prevention coalition to raise awareness of strategies that can help older adults prevent falls and lead healthy and independent lives. Use NCOA’s directory to connect with your state's coalition!

Virtual Training Opportunity: Reducing Stigma Associated with Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders (FASDs)

Join us Wednesday, September 16, 2026 from 11am-1pm MDT (1-3pm EST) for Reducing Stigma Associated with Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders (FASDs), an interactive, two-hour virtual training presented by the Center for Health and Safety Culture at Montana State University (MSU) in collaboration with NACCHO. This engaging training provides the opportunity to interact with other participants via a breakout session and dive into practical approaches for reducing stigma around FASDs. Please note that this is an interactive, synchronous training. Cameras are encouraged to be on, and participants will be asked to actively engage in discussions with others. Please see the full training description and registration here. 

Narrowing Care Gaps in the HIV Care Continuum | Sept. 22 | 2-3 PM EST

Join NACCHO and Gilead Medical Affairs for an informative discussion on narrowing gaps in the HIV care continuum. Learn about current HIV epidemiology trends, challenges affecting diagnosis and retention in care, and evidence-based strategies to improve patient outcomes and reduce transmission. This session is designed for public health professionals, healthcare providers, and others working to strengthen HIV care and prevention efforts. Register here.

Missed Opportunities for PrEP | Sept. 30 | 2-3 PM EST

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.