Representative Adriano Espaillat Secures Over $8 Million in Grant

Harlem NY

30 September, 2021

12:49 PM

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Representative Adriano Espaillat (NY-13) announces over $8 million in American Rescue Plan funding for nine Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) Health Center Program-funded health centers in New York's 13th congressional district that will support major health care construction and renovation projects throughout New York City. These awards will strengthen primary health care infrastructure and advance health equity and health outcomes in medically underserved communities, including through projects that support COVID-19 testing, treatment, and vaccination. The awards were made through the Health Resources and Services Administration. "Health centers are lifeline for many of our most vulnerable families across the country, and this was made especially clear amidst the pandemic," said Rep. Espaillat. "Thanks to the American Rescue Plan, we are able to modernize facilities across my district and New York City to meet the most pressing public health challenges. This historic investment means we get to expand access to care for COVID-19 testing, treatment and vaccination – all while advancing equity along the way." HRSA Health Centers in New York's 13th congressional district receiving funding are: EAST HARLEM COUNCIL FOR HUMAN SERVICES, INC - $624,586 HERITAGE HEALTH AND HOUSING, INC - $548,521 SETTLEMENT HEALTH AND MEDICAL SERVICES, INC - $649,589 UPPER ROOM AIDS MINISTRY, INC.: ADULT DAY HEALTH CARE CENTER - $552,360 MONTEFIORE MEDICAL CENTER - $427,510 MORRIS HEIGHTS HEALTH CENTER, INC - $1,118,860 COMMUNITY HEALTHCARE NETWORK, INC., - $1,099,247 INSTITUTE FOR FAMILY HEALTH - $1,764,329 NEW YORK CITY HEALTH AND HOSPITALS - $1,899,266 Health centers will use this funding for COVID-19-related capital needs, constructing new facilities, renovating and expanding existing facilities to enhance response to pandemics, and purchasing new state-of-the-art equipment, including telehealth technology, mobile medical vans, and freezers to store vaccines. For more information or assistance with applying for federal grants, you can contact our office directly or visit: espaillat.house.gov/services/grant-applicants.