Preventive Health and Health Services Block Grant – 2026

The Preventive Health and Health Services Block Grant for Fiscal Year 2026, identified by solicitation number CDC-RFA-PW-26-2600, is a federal funding opportunity administered by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention under the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. With an estimated total funding of $156 million, the program allocates specific amounts to each state, territory, and eligible tribal entity based on statutory formulas, with funds distributed to support local public health priorities. Recipients are granted broad flexibility to design and implement evidence-based, innovative, and community-driven initiatives aimed at reducing disease burden, improving public health infrastructure, addressing leading causes of death and disability, and responding swiftly to emerging health threats. The budget period and period of performance run from September 1, 2026, through September 30, 2027, with award notices expected to be issued on September 1, 2026. Applications must be submitted via the Public Health Infrastructure Virtual Engagement (PHIVE) platform and are due by July 1, 2026. All awardees must comply with federal regulations, including 2 CFR Part 200 concerning cost principles, 45 CFR Part 96, and 42 U.S.C. Sections 300w through 300w-9, and are subject to a salary cap of $228,000 for individual employees effective January 2026. Prohibited uses of funds include supporting racial preferences, denying the sex binary, facilitating illegal immigration, or engaging in any activity that compromises public safety. Anti-lobbying provisions strictly forbid the use of funds for influencing legislation, appropriations, or executive action, except through normal executive-legislative engagement. Recipients are also required to attend an annual program meeting and are monitored through key performance indicators related to data collection, operational efficiency, and the implementation of proven public health interventions. Funding is contingent upon congressional appropriations and is subject to adjustment.