Advocacy + Resources
Local health departments are historically overlooked and underfunded. Harnessing the collective power of our members, staff, and partner organizations, we advocate for greater resources and support for the entire field of public health.
Advocating for public health
BCHC’s advocacy efforts help improve funding, supply chains, and other critical resources for local public health.
Policy Brief
Our recommendations for the new Administration and Congress
The Big Cities Health Coalition, representing the leaders of health departments serving nearly 61 million Americans, calls on the incoming Administration and Congress to enhance support for local public health systems.
Funding Priorities
Download the brief Funding PrioritiesPolicy Priorities
Download the brief Policy PrioritiesFY25 Appropriations Priorities for CDC
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Public Health Infrastructure + Capacity
$1 billion
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Epidemiology + Lab Capacity
$120 million
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Public Health Emergency Preparedness
$1 billion
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Opioid Overdose Prevention and Surveillance
$713 million
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Data Modernization Initiative
$340 million
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Community Violence Initiative
$250 million
Frontline Blog
How big city health departments are investing public health infrastructure grant funding
Learn how CDC’s unprecedented investment in local, state, and territorial public health departments is bearing fruit.
Research + other resources
BCHC’s research – on topics such as addressing racism, public health data and infrastructure, and messaging – provides a road map for health equity in our nation’s cities.
