Second Notice of Funding Opportunity Announcement (NOFO) Titled Community-Based Workforce to Increase COVID-19 Vaccine Access

 

 

Dear Regional Colleagues,

 

On May 4, 2021, the White House announced $250 million to support two funding opportunities for community-based organizations to hire and mobilize community outreach workers.  Today, HRSA is pleased to announce the availability of the second notice of funding opportunity announcement (NOFO) titled Community-Based Workforce to Increase COVID-19 Vaccine Access.

 

The purpose of the program is to support communities as they establish, expand, and sustain a public health workforce to prevent, prepare for, and respond to COVID-19.  This includes the hiring of community outreach workers, which includes community health workers, patients navigators, and social support specialists, to educate and assist individuals in accessing and receiving COVID-19 vaccinations.

 

Eligible applicants for this NOFO include nonprofit private or public organizations, including local and/or regional community-based organizations (CBOs) with demonstrated experience in implementing public health programs, particularly in medically underserved areas.  This includes Tribes and Tribal organizations.

 

Applications are due on June 9, 2021. HRSA will hold a technical assistance webinar for applicants on Tuesday May 25th, 2021, from 4:00-5:00pm EST.

 

For further information on the NOFO, please visit View Opportunity | GRANTS.GOV