The District of Columbia, Department of Health (DC Health), Community Health Administration (CHA) is seeking proposals from qualified applicants to build and sustain a coalition of immunization stakeholders to promote vaccination of the District’s residents and visitors.
Donor Name: District of Columbia Department of Health (DC Health)
State: District of Columbia
County: All Counties
Type of Grant: Grant
Deadline: 06/11/2024
Size of the Grant: $10,000 to $100,000
Grant Duration: 1 Year
Details:
The purpose of this funding is to build and sustain a coalition of immunization stakeholders to promote vaccination of the District’s residents. The coalition’s work should complement the efforts of DC Health to achieve recommended vaccination levels among all District populations and to promote vaccination through an established medical home. To do so, work should center on the following:
- Educating the provider and consumer communities about vaccine preventable diseases (VPDs), the District’s school vaccination requirements, and child and adult vaccination best practices;
- Building partnerships among immunization stakeholders to help align immunization related messaging, efforts, and initiatives in the District;
- Facilitating communication between immunization stakeholders and the Department of Health;
- Researching disseminating, and advocating evidence-based immunizations policies and practices; and
- Identifying and addressing barriers to and opportunities for achieving recommended vaccination rates in the District.
Funding Information
- Anticipated Amount Available: $100,000
- Annual Floor Award Amount: $100,000
- Annual Ceiling Award Amount: $100,000
Project Period
The budget period of this award is anticipated to begin on August 1, 2024, and to continue through June 30, 2025.
Eligibility Criteria
Eligible organizations/entities who can apply for grant funds under this funding opportunity are established not-for-profit organizations based, located, and licensed to conduct business within the District of Columbia.
For more information, visit DC Health.
