NACCHO’s Model Practices Program nationally honors and recognizes outstanding local public health practice and shares them through the Model Practices Database. Model Practices are awarded to local health departments across the country for implementing programs that demonstrate exemplary and replicable outcomes in response to an identified public health need. For more information and advice from past applications, visit the Model Practices webpage. 

Your practice is right for the Model Practices Program application if:  
(1) it demonstrates exemplary and replicable outcomes in response to an identified public health need, AND  
(2) it reflects a strong local health department role, collaboration, innovation, sustainability, and a thorough evaluation. 

Please note: All applications must be submitted through the online application portal, but the PDF version is available for reference.

Amid the COVID-19 pandemic, the Innovative Practice Award was created to honor and share the best local public health practices created or significantly adapted in response to a specific and emerging public health threat. Often, the inequitable structuring of resources and power across society cause some populations to be disproportionately impacted by public health threats, resulting in health inequities. The 2022 Innovative Practice Award will focus on practices that were developed in response to emerging and exacerbated health inequities due to COVID-19 and demonstrate effective community partnerships and collaboration, adaptability and quality improvement, and remarkable innovation. For more information and advice from past applications, visit the NACCHO Awards webpage. 

Your practice is right for the Innovative Practice Award application if: 
(1) it was developed in response to the COVID-19 pandemic with the aim of addressing health inequities OR 
(2) it was creatively adapted to meet the circumstances of the COVID-19 pandemic with the aim of addressing health inequities, AND 
(3) the practice demonstrates remarkable innovation to address COVID-19 health inequities, but does not yet exhibit the same rigorous program evaluation or long-term sustainability as a Model Practice.

Please note: All applications must be submitted through the online application portal, but the PDF version is available for reference.

The 2022 MRC ORA aims to build the operational readiness capabilities of MRC units to meet the emergency preparedness and response needs of local, regional, and statewide stakeholders. The awards are intended to be flexible to meet the needs of all MRC units, support efforts to build and strengthen MRC capabilities, raise stakeholder awareness of MRC capabilities, and identify or sustain integration of the MRC unit into local, state, and/or regional emergency response plans.  

The MRC ORA is a competitive award open to MRC units that meet the eligibility requirements as outlined on the MRC website and Request for Applications (RFA) document. Prospective applicants should thoroughly review the RFA and ensure they understand the intent and requirements of accepting funding. In addition to answering the application prompts, applicants are required to upload 1) proof of active registration on SAM.gov, and 2) a budget using NACCHO's budget template. NACCHO will accept applications via the NACCHO Applications Webpage from Monday, November 1, 2021 until Wednesday, December 1, 2021. 

Please direct questions to NACCHO MRC staff at mrc@naccho.org.