Using Environmental Public Health Tracking Data to Improve Environmental Health in a Community Grant

Using Environmental Public Health Tracking Data to Improve Environmental Health in a Community Grant

Status: ACTIVE
Funder: Wisconsin Department of Health Services
Amount: Up to US $10,000
Last Updated: August 04, 2025

Summary

The Wisconsin Department of Health Services is offering a grant aimed at improving environmental health through data-driven initiatives in local public health agencies and federally recognized Tribes. This funding opportunity, which amounts to up to $10,000 per agency, encourages innovative projects that address local environmental health concerns using Wisconsin Tracking data. The initiative seeks to enhance community health and wellness by empowering agencies with the necessary resources to implement effective solutions.

Overview

Wisconsin Department of Health Services The Department of Health Services (DHS) is one of the largest state agencies in Wisconsin, with an annual budget of roughly $15 billion and more than 6,700 employees. DHS is committed to protecting and promoting the health and safety of the people of Wisconsin, making sure everyone can live their best life. Using Environmental Public Health Tracking Data to Improve Environmental Health in a Community Grant The “Taking Action with Data” project is in its 10th year and is sponsored by the Wisconsin Environmental Public Health Tracking Program. The purpose of this request for applications is to increase environmental public health improvement initiatives in local public health agencies and federally recognized Tribes. The intent of this funding opportunity is to help agencies develop new, innovative, or enhanced projects to improve environmental public health in their communities. Applicants must use Wisconsin Tracking data to identify and address environmental health concerns in their jurisdictions. Award Information Wisconsin Tracking plans to award up to four (4) local public health agencies or federally recognized Tribes in Wisconsin up to $10,000 each over an 11-month period to develop or enhance and implement a project using Wisconsin Tracking data that addresses an environmental health need or priority in their community.

Eligibility

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