Vaccine Program—Grant Opportunity: Routine Immunization Community Engagement
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Background
The Wisconsin Department of Health Services (DHS) is proud to announce the Routine Immunization Community Engagement Grant Program (RICE). This funding opportunity seeks to empower communities to overcome barriers and promote uptake of routine vaccinations, while reducing health disparities for pediatrics and adults.
There is one request for application (RFA) for this funding opportunity, and applicants will be able to select which population they will focus their efforts on, either pediatric or adult.
Funding
Up to $35,000 will be awarded to community organizations focusing on routine vaccine uptake for pediatrics.
Up to $35,000 will be awarded to community organizations focusing on routine vaccine uptake for adults.
Organizations can only apply for either the pediatric RFA or the adult RFA. Please clearly describe planned project activities and milestones for the specified age demographics.
Funding source
Funding for this grant program is provided through the Immunization Cooperative Agreement with the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).
How to apply
If your organization is interested in applying, please visit the Wisconsin Public Notices site
Deadline
Applications are open and will be accepted until August 10, 2023 at 11:59 pm CT.
For questions about this funding opportunity, please email the RICE program at dhsdphrice@dhs.wi.gov.
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