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.
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