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Health and Human Services Agency, Public Health Division, recommending the Board ratify submission of the Medical Corps Capacity Building Award funding application in the amount of $5,000, the National Association of County and City Health Officials funding application in the amount of $39,850, and the Agency Director's signature on two separate letters of intent required to apply for these individual funding awards. The Agency further recommends that the Board authorize the Agency's Director to execute any additional documents required to complete the funding application process. If the funding application process is successful, the Agency will return to the Board with any funding application documents that require Board approval and signature.
FUNDING: Grant Funding. There is no County match requirement to receive this funding.
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BUDGET SUMMARY:
Total Estimated Cost…………… $44,850.00
Funding……………………………
Medical Reserve Corps…………. $ 5,000.00
National Assoc. of County…… $39,850.00
Other……………………………
Total Funding Available………… $44,850.00
Change To Net County Cost…… $0.00
Fiscal Impact/Change to Net County Cost
There is no Net County Cost associated with either of these funding applications. If these applications are successful, the County could receive up to $44,850. Funding for both awards is through the National Association of County and City Health Officials, a non-profit organization.
Background
On August 15, 2012, the Health and Human Services Agency/Public Health Division ("HHSA") Preparedness Program received notice of the opportunity to apply for an award to enhance unit capacity by providing funding for various trainings, teaching supplies, and conference attendance through the Office of the Surgeon General, Division of the Civilian Volunteer Medical Reserve Corps in collaboration with the National Association of County and City Health Officials ("NACCHO").
On September 6, 2012, HHSA received notice of ...
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