COVID-19 Vaccine Equity Grant – Roanoke Health District

The Roanoke City and Alleghany Health Districts is seeking proposals from a diverse collection of community-based organizations to support our goal of ensuring greater equity and access to vaccines, including COVID-19 vaccines, for those disproportionately affected by COVID-19 pandemic

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

Goal 1: Vaccine education and outreach
Goal 2: Provide and improve access to vaccines by expanding and diversifying opportunities for getting vaccinated
Goal 3: Overcome barriers to vaccination

Application Cycle

Rolling application with monthly reimbursement to grantees. Estimated time for application processing is 30 days from submission.

For questions regarding this grant opportunity, please contact the Population Health Team at 540-283-5050.

Materials for current applicants:

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Last Updated: January 22, 2024