Miami, FL (September 27, 2023) – Urban Health Partnerships (UHP), a prominent South Florida-based nonprofit organization dedicated to public health, proudly announces receipt of a $1.1 million award this year with an anticipated overall award of $6 million over 5 years (09/21/2023 – 09/20/2028) from the National Institutes of Health (NIH). Through the NIH Common Fund Community Partnerships to Advance Science for Society (ComPASS), NIH is funding a first-of-its-kind community-led research program targeting structural factors that impact health outcomes including access to safe spaces, nutritious food, employment opportunities, transportation, and quality healthcare.