Subject:
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Grant Application for 2018 Capital Assistance for Hurricane Response and Recovery Efforts for the Health Care for the Homeless Program.
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Recommended Action:
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Approval by the Department Director of the grant application for the 2018 Capital Assistance for Hurricane Response and Recovery Efforts for the Health Care for the Homeless Program.
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Strategic Plan:
Ensure Public Health, Safety, and Welfare
2.2 Be a facilitator, convener and purchaser of services for those in need
Deliver First Class Services to the Public and our Customers
5.1 Maximize partner relationships and public outreach
5.2 Be responsible stewards of the public’s resources
Summary:
The 2018 Capital Assistance for Hurricane Response and Recovery Efforts (CARE) funding opportunity is for Health Center award recipients to provide one-time support for expenses related to the consequences of Hurricane Irma. Funding will support minor alteration/renovation (A/R) and/or equipment costs to assist impacted health centers with disaster response and recovery activities.
Background/Explanation:
The Health Resources and Services Administration will award up to $60 million in capital awards to eligible health centers. Applicants may request up to $280,000.00 each. CARE funding may only be used for A/R and/or equipment expenses that support response to and/or recovery from Hurricane’s Harvey, Irma and/or Maria.
Fiscal Impact:
The grant application is for $280,000.00 for a 2-year funding period starting September 1, 2018 to August 31, 2020. There is no match required.
Delegated Authority:
Authority for Human Services Department Director to sign this grant application is granted under the County Administrator’s delegation of authority dated March 28, 2016.
Staff Member Responsible:
Daisy Rodriguez, Health Care Administrator, Human Services
Partners:
Florida Department of Health in Pinellas County
Health Care for the Homeless Co-Applicant Board
Attachments:
Approved Intent to Apply
Grant Application