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Grant Application - NC Department of Health & Human Services, Division of Public Health - Women, Infant, and Community Wellness Section
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INFORMATION CONTACT:
Jason May, Budget & Grants Management, Director, 704-283-3760
ACTION REQUESTED:
Authorize the County Manager to submit the associated grant application and make necessary assurances and certifications associated with the grant application as substantially consistent with this agenda item, which includes the authorization to execute documents related to award of the grant and budget funds as appropriate.
PRIOR BOARD ACTIONS:
None.
BACKGROUND:
The North Carolina Division of Public Health (NC DPH) Women, Infant, and Community Wellness Section WICWS) develops and promotes programs and services that protect the health and well-being of infants and women during their childbearing years. Section goals are to improve the overall health of women, reduce infant sickness and death, and strengthen families and communities. The Improving Community Outcomes for Maternal and Child Health (ICO4MCH) Program was established in 2015 to provide funding to local health departments (LHDs) to improve birth outcomes, reduce infant mortality, and improve health among children ages birth to five. Grants will be awarded for a three-year period and will be administered by the Division of Public Health-Women, Infant, and Community Wellness Section-Infant and Community Health Branch.
This grant opportunity is up to $400,000-475,000 annually, for up to three years, contingent upon contract compliance, availability of funds and satisfactory performance.
FINANCIAL IMPACT:
The grant request will be for up to $475,000 annually for 3 years. There is no match required for this grant.