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Preventive Health and Health Services Block Grant

The Preventive Health Block Grant is a source of public health funding provided annually by Congress to all 50 states, the District of Columbia, two American Indian tribes, and eight U.S. territories. It is managed by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Every state uses this money differently, depending on their public health needs.

Advisory committee
In Washington State, the Preventive Health Block Grant is managed by the Office of Health Promotion at the Washington State Department of Health. Funding decisions are guided by an advisory committee made up of representatives from local public health agencies, community organizations, schools of public health, and the general public. You are welcome to review the minutes of recent advisory committee meetings.

Success stories
These stories show how local public health agencies have used Preventive Health Block Grant funding to positively impact communities in Washington State.

• Asotin County Health District (120KB PDF)
• Clark County Public Health (121KB PDF)

• Island County Health Department (120KB PDF)

• Klickitat County Public Health (122KB PDF)

• Mason County Public Health Department (119KB PDF)

• Pacific County Health District (119KB PDF)

• Public Health - Seattle & King County (120KB PDF)

• Spokane Health District (123KB PDF)

• Whatcom County Health Department (119KB PDF)

• Yakima Health District (119KB PDF)

Projects supported by the Preventive Health Block Grant in Washington State
• Community prevention grants in eight local health jurisdictions and one tribe addressing policies to promote physical activity and healthy eating.

• The Health Education Resource Exchange (H.E.R.E.)—an online clearinghouse managed by the Washington State Department of Health providing resources for health promotion professionals and access to educational materials.

• Sexual assault support services—including crisis intervention, therapy, and support groups.

• Strategies to improve the health and safety of people in Washington State—including the translation of educational materials and public health marketing and outreach campaigns.
 

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