At a glance
The High Obesity Program (HOP) funds work to implement proven strategies to address disparities related to nutrition, physical activity, or obesity. HOP recipients work in counties where 40% or more of adults have obesity. CDC has funded HOP in three funding periods since 2014. Learn more about past programs.
Overview
The High Obesity Program (HOP) funds work to implement proven strategies to address disparities related to nutrition, physical activity, or obesity. The work includes increasing access to healthier foods and safe and accessible places for physical activity.
HOP recipients are land grant universities that work through community extension services. HOP recipients work in counties where 40% or more of adults have obesity.
CDC has funded HOP in three funding periods. The current funding period started in 2023. See current program. The other two funding periods were 2014–2018 and 2018–2023.
Past programs
2018–2023 fiscal years—15 awards
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2014–2018 fiscal years—11 awards
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