At a glance
SPAN is the CDC-funded State Physical Activity and Nutrition program. Recipients implement proven nutrition and physical activity strategies to address health disparities related to nutrition, physical activity, or obesity. Past recipients worked in 5-year periods from 2018 to 2023 and from 2013 to 2018.
SPAN 2018 to 2023
Program Description
Funded state recipients to implement evidence-based strategies at state and local levels to improve nutrition and physical activity.
Fiscal Years: 2018–2023
Number of Awards: 16
For more information, see State Physical Activity and Nutrition 2018 to 2023.
State Public Health Actions 2013 to 2018
SPAN was originally called State Public Health Actions.
Program Description
Funded statewide initiatives to prevent, manage, and reduce the risk factors associated with chronic diseases—including childhood and adult obesity, diabetes, heart disease, and stroke.
Fiscal Years: 2013–2018
Number of Awards: 51
For more information, see State Public Health Action 2013 to 2018.
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