The District of Columbia, Department of Health (DC Health) is requesting proposals from qualified applicants to provide services in the program and service areas described in this Notice of Funding Availability (NOFA).
Donor Name: District of Columbia, Department of Health (DC Health)
State: District of Columbia
Type of Grant: Grant
Deadline: 03/28/2023
Size of the Grant: $1,000,000
Grant Duration: 2 years
Details:
The purpose of this funding is to provide COVID-19 immunization services to hard-to-reach populations in the District of Columbia. Hard-to-reach populations are defined as residents who are home-bound or have limited mobility; newly arrived immigrants, undocumented residents, and asylees; racial/ethnic groups who are consistently under-vaccinated; individuals 10 experiencing homelessness; residents in neighborhoods with particularly low COVID vaccination rates; and residents who are over age 65.
Funding Information
- Anticipated Amount Available: $4,000,000
- Annual Floor Award Amount: $250,000
- Annual Ceiling Award Amount: $1,000,000
Period of Performance
The anticipated performance and funding period is June 2023-May 2025. The first budget period of this award is anticipated to begin on June 1, 2023, and to continue through May 31, 2024. After the first budget period, there will be a second, 12-month budget period for a total project period of June 1, 2024–May 31, 2025.
Eligible Organizations/Entities
If an organization is not a health care provider, proof of partnership with a health care provider that will be able to provide immunization services is required. The health care provider must be enrolled in the CDC COVID-19 Vaccination Program. Both nonprofit and for-profit organizations are eligible to apply for funding under this RFA. They welcome applications from these types of organizations:
- Community-based organizations
- Pediatric community immunization facilities
- Adult immunization programs
- Healthcare provider groups serving DC residents
- Community-focused non-governmental organizations
- Public and state-controlled institutions of higher educatio
- Private institutions of higher education
- Retail pharmacies
Minority-owned Business Enterprises (MBEs), Woman-owned Business Enterprises (WOBEs), Small Business Enterprises (SBEs), Emerging Business Enterprises (EBEs), or Disabled Veteran-Business Enterprises (DVBEs) are encouraged to apply.
For more information, visit DC Health.
