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Grant Application - NC Department of Health & Human Services, Division of Public Health - Supporting Women's Health Services
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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:
Session Law 2023-14, Section 4.1 appropriated funding to the North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Public Health, to award competitive grants to local health departments and nonprofit community health centers.
Local health departments selected to receive grant funding may use these funds to implement evidence-based and evidence-informed strategies that increase access to contraceptive services and/or improve maternal and infant health outcomes within their communities. Allowable activities include strategies that improve access to reproductive, prenatal, and postpartum services; strengthen care coordination; address barriers to care; and reduce disparities in maternal and infant health outcomes, consistent with the requirements of this RFA and applicable state law.
This grant opportunity is up to $150,000 annually, for up to three years, contingent upon annual renewal, availability of funds and satisfactory performance.
FINANCIAL IMPACT:
The grant request will be for up to $150,000 annually. There is no match required for this grant.