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The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services announced the availability of over $100 million in funding for up to 75 Community Transformation Grants. Created by the Affordable Care Act, these grants are aimed at helping communities implement projects proven to reduce
chronic diseases - such as diabetes and heart disease. By promoting healthy lifestyles and communities, especially among population groups experiencing the greatest burden of chronic disease, these grants will help improve health, reduce health disparities, and lower health care costs. The official funding opportunity announcement for the Community Transformation Grants can be found at www.Grants.gov by
searching for CFDA 93.531.

For more information about the grants, visit www.healthcare.gov/news/factsheets/grants05132011a.html or
www.cdc.gov/communitytransformation.