The CDC Foundation announces climate and health initiative focused on young people, Including $550,000 in initial grants

To support implementation of local disaster preparedness programs through community-based organizations (CBOs) in U.S. states surrounding the Gulf of Mexico, with a special focus on coastal communities. The project will accelerate adaptation efforts and to increase local resilience by building the capacity of communities to plan and address the health effects of climate change.

To build community strength against the negative health effects of climate change through supporting implementation of local disaster preparedness programs through community-based organizations (CBOs) in the Midwest, with a focus on rural areas.