- 04-11-24 Update: The deadline to apply has been extended to May 8, 2024.
Original News Release
Loudoun County is seeking grant applications from community organizations for the COVID-19 Vaccine Equity Program to support their strategies that ensure greater equity and access to COVID-19 vaccine for those populations disproportionately affected by the COVID-19 pandemic.
The program is designed to fund specific projects and initiatives to increase access to COVID-19 vaccination and increase the number of people vaccinated against COVID-19 among priority populations. The priority populations include, but are not limited to, those deemed by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention:
- People in racial and ethnic minority groups.
- People in rural communities.
- People who have disabilities.
- People who are homebound or isolated.
- People who are underinsured or uninsured.
- People who are immigrants and/or refugees.
- People who have transportation limitations.
Funding for the program, which will be administered by the Loudoun County Health Department, is supported through the Coronavirus Response and Relief Supplemental Appropriations Act and the American Rescue Plan Act.
Organizations eligible for funding include established nonprofit entities, such as community-based organizations, community health clinics, health care organizations, coalitions and faith-based organizations. The deadline to apply is 4:00 p.m., April 5, 2024.
Pre-Application Webinar
To assist organizations with understanding the application process, Loudoun County will host an informational webinar Thursday, March 7, 2024, 2:00 – 3:00 p.m. Information on how to join the webinar is posted at loudoun.gov/grantopportunities.
For More Information
Details about the grant program and the application process may be found at loudoun.gov/grantopportunities.
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