Deadline: 1-Nov-21
The Department of Community and Economic Development (DCED) is offering COVID-19 Vaccine Outreach Grant Program (VOGP) to support the efforts of local organizations in Pennsylvania conducting grassroots outreach to communities about COVID-19 vaccines.
This program will engage and provide the necessary funding to community organizations to educate their community regarding COVID-19 vaccination to address hesitancy concerns and barriers.
Organizations will work to educate their communities on COVID-19 vaccines to improve usage of the vaccine, and overall, the health and safety of Pennsylvania.
Funding Information
- Grant amounts will range from $ 10,000 – $ 100,000.
Use of Funds
- Grants provided under the COVID-19 Vaccine Outreach Grant Program must be used to fund proactive, targeted vaccine outreach.
- Eligible use of funds for the COVID-19 Vaccine Outreach Grant Program include, but are not limited to:
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- Local media buys, such as print, television, and radio advertisements.
- Costs for designing and producing advertising, outreach, and training materials, including (but not limited to): videos, digital content, direct mail, print materials (stickers, posters, flyers, etc.). Materials should be created to reach people at different levels of health literacy, digital literacy, and science literacy, and must have culturally and linguistically appropriate messages.
- Sponsorship of vaccine-related events in the community.
- Training for community links and outreach workers and volunteers.
- Equipment rentals, such as technology for vaccine appointment setting or participation.
- Event costs related to vaccine outreach and activities, which have no religious component.
- Administrative costs of the applicant necessary to administer the grant. Administrative costs will include documented vaccine related staff expenses such as travel, letterhead, and other related costs. Administrative costs shall not exceed 2% of the grant award.
Eligibility Criteria
Eligible applicants for the COVID-19 Vaccine Outreach Grant Program include, but are not limited to:
- Non-profit organizations incorporated under the laws of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, including religious institutions and faith-based organizations.
- Childcare and educational institutions, including child/daycare facilities, K-12 schools, school districts, and institutions of higher education.
For more information, visit https://dced.pa.gov/programs/covid-19-vaccine-outreach-grant-program-vogp/