At a glance
Below are a few 2024 accomplishments that demonstrate the breadth and depth of the CDC Public Health Infrastructure Center's work to strengthen public health infrastructure and workforce in the United States.
2024 Accomplishments by the Numbers
- $4.4+ billion in investments supported 107 health departments through the Public Health Infrastructure Grant program.
- $176+ million awarded to support 48 public health partners to strengthen the public health system.
- 582 participants enrolled in career fellowship programs, of which 282 (48%) are embedded with state, tribal, local, and territorial health agencies, addressing critical gaps in public health workforce capacity and providing pathways to careers in public health.
- 235 fellows supported 137 technical assistance activities.
- 7,000+ Public Health AmeriCorps members embedded at 1,400+ host sites since 2022.
- 2 major rural public health advancements—the first-ever CDC Rural Public Health Strategic Plan released and recent data on the leading causes of death in rural America published.
- 15 tribal engagements and 6 tribal advisory committee meetings for the agency.
- 13 journal manuscripts and 2 MMWR articles published, and 105 scientific abstracts cleared.
- $1.2 billion budget managed from 34 funding lines.