The Department of Health and Human Services is comprised of twelve operating divisions (OPDIVs) and a Program Support Center (PSC). The OPDIVs are:
| Acronym | Title |
|---|---|
| ACF | Administration for Children and Families |
| AHRQ | Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality |
| AoA | Administration on Aging |
| ATSDR | Agency for Toxic Substances and Disease Registry |
| CDC | Centers for Disease Control and Prevention |
| CMS | Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services |
| FDA | Food and Drug Administration |
| HRSA | Health Resources and Services Administration |
| IHS | Indian Health Service |
| NIH | National Institutes of Health |
| OS | Office of the Secretary |
| SAMHSA | Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration |
All grants awarded by the OPDIVs, the PSC, and the HHS regional offices are included in this report. Grant awards made by ATSDR are issued by CDC, therefore ATSDR awards are included in the figures for CDC.
This report provides grant award information under three sections: Overview, Mandatory Grant Awards, and Discretionary Grant Awards. Grant awards are financial assistance that provides support or stimulation to accomplish a public purpose. Awards include grants and other agreements in the form of money, or property in lieu of money, to an eligible recipient. This report does not include technical assistance, which provides services instead of money; other assistance in the form of loans, loan guarantees, interest subsidies, or insurance; direct payments of any kind to individuals; or contracts which are required to be entered into and administered under procurement laws and regulations.