U.S. Affiliated Pacific Islands (USAPI)

At a glance

CDC supports U.S. Affiliated Pacific Islands and other territorial, state and local health departments, or their bona fide agents, through cooperative agreements to support childhood lead poisoning prevention activities. Read information about the program.

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About the program

As of FY 2023, CDC began working through partners to engage tribes, territories, and states not funded under EH21-2102, including the U.S. Affiliated Pacific Islands. Funding is provided by the Lead Poisoning Prevention and Surveillance Branch (proposed) through CDC's Center for State, Tribal, Local, and Territorial Support NOFO. To learn more about these efforts in the U.S. Affiliated Pacific Islands, contact the program below.

Association of State and Territorial Health Officials

2231 Crystal Drive, Suite 450

Arlington, VA 22202

(202) 371-9090

National Environmental Health Association

720 S. Colorado Boulevard, Suite 105A

Denver, CO 80246-1910

(303) 756-9090