42 USC 300u-13 - Community transformation grants

U.S Code last checked for updates: Nov 26, 2024

§ 300u–13.

Community transformation grants

(a)

In general

(b)

Eligibility

To be eligible to receive a grant under subsection (a), an entity shall—

(1)

be—

(A)

a State governmental agency;

(B)

a local governmental agency;

(C)

a national network of community-based organizations;

(D)

a State or local non-profit organization; or

(E)

an Indian tribe; and

(2)

submit to the Director an application at such time, in such a manner, and containing such information as the Director may require, including a description of the program to be carried out under the grant; and

(3)

demonstrate a history or capacity, if funded, to develop relationships necessary to engage key stakeholders from multiple sectors within and beyond health care and across a community, such as healthy futures corps and health care providers.

(c)

Use of funds

(1)

In general

(2)

Community transformation plan

(A)

In general

(B)

Activities

Activities within the plan may focus on (but not be limited to)—

(i)

creating healthier school environments, including increasing healthy food options, physical activity opportunities, promotion of healthy lifestyle, emotional wellness, and prevention curricula, and activities to prevent chronic diseases;

(ii)

creating the infrastructure to support active living and access to nutritious foods in a safe environment;

(iii)

developing and promoting programs targeting a variety of age levels to increase access to nutrition, physical activity and smoking cessation, improve social and emotional wellness, enhance safety in a community, or address any other chronic disease priority area identified by the grantee;

(iv)

assessing and implementing worksite wellness programming and incentives;

(v)

working to highlight healthy options at restaurants and other food venues;

(vi)

prioritizing strategies to reduce racial and ethnic disparities, including social, economic, and geographic determinants of health; and

(vii)

addressing special populations needs, including all age groups and individuals with disabilities, and individuals in urban, rural, and frontier areas.

(3)

Community-based prevention health activities

(A)

In general

(B)

Activities

(C)

In-kind support

(4)

Evaluation

(A)

In general

(B)

Types of measures

In carrying out subparagraph (A), the eligible entity shall, with respect to residents in the community, measure—

(i)

changes in weight;

(ii)

changes in proper nutrition;

(iii)

changes in physical activity;

(iv)

changes in tobacco use prevalence;

(v)

changes in emotional well-being and overall mental health;

(vi)

other factors using community-specific data from the Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance Survey; and

(vii)

other factors as determined by the Secretary.

(C)

Reporting

(5)

Dissemination

A grantee under this section shall—

(A)

meet at least annually in regional or national meetings to discuss challenges, best practices, and lessons learned with respect to activities carried out under the grant; and

(B)

develop models for the replication of successful programs and activities and the mentoring of other eligible entities.

(d)

Training

(1)

In general

(2)

Community transformation plan

(3)

Evaluation

(e)

Prohibition

(f)

Authorization of appropriations

(Pub. L. 111–148, title IV, § 4201, title X, § 10403, Mar. 23, 2010, 124 Stat. 564, 975.)

cite as: 42 USC 300u-13