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Green Stormwater Infrastructure Project Grants
The National Recreation and Park Association is accepting applications for grants to support the implementation of green stormwater infrastructure projects in parks to positively affect environmental and social change in underserved communities, and to empower residents to be actively engaged in projects that address community needs and meet local stormwater management goals. The goal of […]
Green Stormwater Infrastructure Project Grants
New Streetsmart Newsletter on Transportation Solutions
Streetsmart is a nonprofit that gives people the evidence and insight they need to prioritize, defend, and decide what transportation solutions work best in their communities. Streetsmart offers success stories with key lessons learned, case studies, and guidebooks in one easy-to-search place. Learn more and subscribe to their newsletter for updates.
New Streetsmart Newsletter on Transportation Solutions
The Threat Environment is Evolving; Are You Ready to...
NACCHO recently released the 2018 Preparedness Profile Assessment, which describes the landscape of public health emergency preparedness across the United States. The findings reinforce that, as the threat environment in our nation evolves, it’s more important than ever to equip preparedness professionals with the knowledge, resources, and relationships needed to prepare for and respond to […]
The Threat Environment is Evolving; Are You Ready to...
Updates to ORR Online Data Collection System Now...
CDC’s Operational Readiness Review (ORR) online data collection system has undergone a recent update that allows users to download templates to complete two forms offline. Currently available in the system for download are the receive, stage, and store (RSS) site survey and point of dispensing forms. The templates allow recipients to enter data on the […]
Updates to ORR Online Data Collection System Now...
NACCHO/ASPR Announce 2019 National Health Security Award...
The National Association of County and City Health Officials (NACCHO) and the Office of the Assistant Secretary for Preparedness and Response (ASPR) are pleased to announce the winners of the fourth annual National Health Security Awards. This award recognizes local health departments (LHDs) that have demonstrated significant accomplishments in implementing health security-related initiatives within their jurisdictions. The winners […]
NACCHO/ASPR Announce 2019 National Health Security Award...
Safety Demonstration Projects
Smart Growth America released case studies from Orlando, FL; Lexington, KY; and South Bend, IN describing the roll-out of the Safe Streets Academy. This program worked to build skills in safer street design, creative placemaking, and community engagement, then helped the cities put these skills into practice. Read the case studies.
Safety Demonstration Projects
Request for Proposal: Addressing Health and Equity...
The American Planning Association (APA) is working with the Health Impact Project (HIP) to help planners use comprehensive plans for addressing issues related to health and equity. At least three communities will be selected to receive training and coaching on social determinants of health, health equity, and APA’s Comprehensive Plan Standards for Sustaining Places. Apply […]
Request for Proposal: Addressing Health and Equity...
Webinar: MAPP Evolution: A Blueprint for the Future
NACCHO is evolving its flagship community health improvement (CHI) framework, Mobilizing for Action through Planning and Partnerships (MAPP), in response to recommendations from a national evaluation.