The US Department of Health and Human Services dedicated $650 million from the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act for the Prevention and Wellness Fund.  Focusing on physical activity, nutrition, obesity, and tobacco use, Communities Putting Prevention to Work, will build healthier communities through innovative and proven wellness strategies.

Communities can apply for grants at www.grants.gov (deadline 12/1/2009).  More information is available at www.hhs.gov/recovery/programs/cdc/chronicdisease.html.