Public Health Infrastructure Grant

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Key points * CDC’s Public Health Infrastructure Grant (PHIG) is a groundbreaking investment supporting critical public health infrastructure needs across the United States. * One hundred and seven health departments and three national public health partners received funding through this 5-year grant (12/1/2022 - 11/30/2027) * PHIG gives health departments the flexibility to direct funds towards specific organizational and community needs that strengthen public health outcomes. Overview As of December 2025, CDC awarded over $5 billion through the Public Health Infrastructure Grant (OE22-2203: Strengthening U.S. Public Health Infrastructure, Workforce, and Data Systems) to help U.S. health departments promote and protect health in their communities. The total award includes over $4.6 billion for health departments and over $382 million for three national public health partners. CDC Public Health Infrastructure Grant Fact Sheet CDC Public Health Infrastructure Grant Fact Sheet May 19, 2026 Download Download Impact CDC expects to award more than $5 billion over the 5-year grant period. Currently, this includes over $4.6 billion for health departments and over $382 million for three national public health partners. The purpose is to create a stronger, more resilient public health system that is ready to face future health threats. For examples of recipients’ service to communities, visit the PHIG Partners Stories web page and ASTHO’s podcast series. For additional information on how PHIG is addressing immediate staffing needs, particularly in rural and smaller local communities, read the article on PHIG workforce advances published in the July 2026 edition of the Journal of Public Health Management and Practice. Progress Recipient Health Department Profiles These profiles provide a summary of PHIG funding from November 2022 to December 2025 for the grant’s three strategy areas (workforce, foundational capabilities, and data modernization).Health Department Funding Profiles Funding recipients Funding was awarded to: 1. One hundred seven (107) public health departments in all 50 states, Washington D.C., 8 territories/freely associated states, and 48 large localities (cities serving a population of 400,000 or more and counties serving a population of 2,000,000 or more based on the 2020 U.S. Census). Award amounts were based on a funding formula that included population size and community resilience. As of December 2025, over $4.6 billion for health departments ($3.685 billion in fiscal year (FY)23, $511 million in FY24, $245 million in FY25, and $245 million in FY26) has been awarded. Recipient-specific information is provided on the Health Department Profiles. 2. Three national partners that support the work of the 107 funded health departments. The Association of State and Territorial Health Officials (ASTHO), National Network of Public Health Institutes (NNPHI)Key points * CDC’s Public Health Infrastructure Grant (PHIG) is a groundbreaking investment supporting critical public health infrastructure needs across the United States. * One hundred and seven health departments and three national public health partners received funding through this 5-year grant (12/1/2022 - 11/30/2027) * PHIG gives health departments the flexibility to direct funds towards specific organizational and community needs that strengthen public health outcomes. , and Public Health Accreditation Board (PHAB) received over $382 million ($155 million in FY23, $185 million in FY24, $21 million in FY25, and over $20 million in FY26). These organizations provide training and technical assistance, evaluate the program, and facilitate coordination and communication across recipients and CDC. Learn more. Strategies and outcomes The three strategies of this grant are Workforce, Foundational Capabilities, and Data Modernization. Recipients are expected to achieve several key outcomes by the end of the 5-year performance period (see image below). Ultimately, this grant will lead to accelerated prevention, preparedness, and response to emerging health threats. Improved outcomes in other public health areas are also anticipated. All work done as part of this grant is grounded in three key principles: 1. Data and evidence drive planning and implementation. 2. Partnerships play a critical role in grant program success. 3. Resources are directed to support diversity and health equity. PHIG Graphic Strategies Outcomes Table Recipient resources FAQs Get answers to Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) about the Public Health Infrastructure Grant.Frequently Asked Questions Technical Assistance Request technical assistance through the Public Health Infrastructure Virtual Engagement (PHIVE) Platform.PHIVE Fiscal Year 2023 Funding PHIG funding information for FY 2023 by statePHIG Funding Chart FY2023 Fiscal Year 2024 Funding PHIG funding information for FY 2024 by statePHIG Funding Chart FY2024 Fiscal Year 2025 Funding PHIG funding information for FY 2025 by statePHIG Funding Chart FY2025 Fiscal Year 2026 Funding PHIG funding information for FY 2026 by state## [Overview As of December 2025, CDC awarded over $5 billion through the Public Health Infrastructure Grant (OE22-2203: Strengthening U.S. Public Health Infrastructure, Workforce, and Data Systems) to help U.S. health departments promote and protect health in their communities. The total award includes over $4.6 billion for health departments and over $382 million for three national public health partners. CDC Public Health Infrastructure Grant Fact Sheet CDC Public Health Infrastructure Grant Fact Sheet May 19, 2026 Download Download Impact CDC expects to award more than $5 billion over the 5-year grant period. Currently, this includes over $4.6 billion for health departments and over $382 million for three national public health partners. The purpose is to create a stronger, more resilient public health system that is ready to face future health threats. For examples of recipients’ service to communities, visit the PHIG Partners Stories web page and ASTHO’s podcast series. For additional information on how PHIG is addressing immediate staffing needs, particularly in rural and smaller local communities, read the article on PHIG workforce advances published in the July 2026 edition of the Journal of Public Health Management and Practice. Progress Recipient Health Department Profiles These profiles provide a summary of PHIG funding from November 2022 to December 2025 for the grant’s three strategy areas (workforce, foundational capabilities, and data modernization).Health Department Funding Profiles Funding recipients Funding was awarded to: 1. One hundred seven (107) public health departments in all 50 states, Washington D.C., 8 territories/freely associated states, and 48 large localities (cities serving a population of 400,000 or more and counties serving a population of 2,000,000 or more based on the 2020 U.S. Census). Award amounts were based on a funding formula that included population size and community resilience. As of December 2025, over $4.6 billion for health departments ($3.685 billion in fiscal year (FY)23, $511 million in FY24, $245 million in FY25, and $245 million in FY26) has been awarded. Recipient-specific information is provided on the Health Department Profiles. 2. Three national partners that support the work of the 107 funded health departments. The Association of State and Territorial Health Officials (ASTHO), National Network of Public Health Institutes (NNPHI), and Public Health Accreditation Board (PHAB) received over $382 million ($155 million in FY23, $185 million in FY24, $21 million in FY25, and over $20 million in FY26). These organizations provide training and technical assistance, evaluate the program, and facilitate coordination and communication across recipients and CDC. Learn more. PHIG Funding Chart FY2026](</infrastructure-phig/media/pdfs/FY2026-PHIG.pdf>)