City Of Roanoke: Roanoke City And Alleghany Health Districts Announce Grant For COVID-19 Vaccine Equity

Roanoke VA

21 October, 2021

9:57 AM

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Press release from the City of Roanoke: October 20, 2021 The Roanoke City and Alleghany Health Districts (RCAHD) is seeking proposals from a diverse array of organizations to support our community-wide goal of ensuring greater equity and access to COVID-19 vaccines for those disproportionately affected by COVID-19. The objective of RCAHD, in coordination with the Virginia Department of Health, is to select a number of community-based partners within our health districts who will most effectively support us in achieving our goal. Eligibility: Organizations applying for funding should be established Community Based Organizations, Community Health Clinics/Centers, coalitions, Faith-Based Organizations, etc., with a rapport in any selected population(s) of focus and a demonstrated capacity to engage in relevant activities. Our populations of focus include: People in racial and ethnic minority groups (Non-Hispanic American Indian, Alaska Native, Non-Hispanic Black, Hispanic) People living in communities with high social vulnerability index  People living in rural communities People who are immigrants and/or refugees People with transportation limitations People with disabilities People who are homebound or isolated People who are underinsured or uninsured Relevant Activities include: Vaccine education and outreach Improving access to COVID-19 vaccines by expanding and diversifying opportunities for getting vaccinated Strategies for identifying and addressing social determinants/conditions to eliminate barriers to vaccination Application Cycle: Rolling application with monthly reimbursement to grantees Estimated time for application processing is 30 days from submission To download the Request for Proposal, learn more here. To apply for the grant, learn more here.  ### This press release was produced by the City of Roanoke. The views expressed here are the author's own.