The program primarily focuses on prevention among adults.
All grants are competitive and are funded on a three year cycle.
The most recent funding cycle began in 1997. Funded projects must re-apply for continued funding each year. These projects emphasize population-based interventions to develop resources and capacity to impact heart health. The projects must convene a coalition of agencies to assess community heart health needs and resources, develop a network of services, and implement a plan to ensure the availability of a range of heart health services. Services promote public awareness and education, testing, professional education and communication, skills training, follow-up after detection and referral, and environmental supports.