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COVID-19 Health Equity and Immunization Funding Opportunity RFA #40624

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Important update: COVID-19 Health Equity and Immunization Funding Opportunity RFA #40624 is currently not accepting applications.

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The Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment strongly encourages all applicants to email  the Resource Specialist team at cdphe_dcphr_health_equity_community_grants@state.co.us prior to applying. Resource Specialists can provide technical assistance. Learn more about the technical assistance process

Learn more about organizations we have or are currently funding. This document is  updated as we add more grantees.

A request for applications (RFA) is used to award grants to promote specific program goals. An organization (in this case, CDPHE) announces that grant funding is available, and eligible organizations may apply for it. Funding under RFA #40624 specifically supports the following goals:

  • Expand existing and/or develop new mitigation and prevention resources and services to reduce COVID-19 related disparities among disproportionately affected populations. 
  • Build, leverage, and expand support for COVID-19 prevention.
  • Advance health equity and address social determinants of health as they relate to COVID-19 health disparities.
  • Increase COVID-19 vaccination capacity across the jurisdiction, including among high-risk and underserved populations.
  • Ensure high-quality and safe administration of COVID-19 vaccines.
  • Ensure equitable distribution and administration of COVID-19 vaccines.
  • Increase vaccine confidence through education, outreach, and partnerships.
  • Develop and implement community engagement strategies to promote COVID-19 vaccination efforts.
  • Support high vaccination uptake in Tribal nations.

There are four program areas to support the funding goals. Applicants may apply to more than one program area. Refer to RFA #40624 for more information and detailed instructions. There are no set award amounts or maximums. Submit a funding request that is appropriate for your agency needs. 

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Community Engagement Program (CEP)

This program funds projects/activities that use authentic community engagement practices to gather community input on population-specific assets and needs related to health equity and COVID-19. 

Community Health Navigators Program (CHNP)

This program provides support for community health navigators to do vaccine outreach, patient education, and health system navigation. 

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Healthy Communities Program (HCP)

This program funds activities focused on community resilience related to the social determinants of health as they relate to COVID-19's impact on communities. 

Health Equity Immunization Events Program (HEIEP)

The goal of this program is to improve vaccine education, outreach, access, and administration in communities. 

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Eligibility

Applicants must be Colorado-based.

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Organizations that may apply for funding must meet one of the following criteria:

Eligible organizations include, but are not limited to:

  • Non profit organizations, in good standing with the IRS and the State of Colorado

  • Community-based and grassroots-based organizations

  • Federally recognized Native American Tribes in Colorado, or a nonprofit organization providing services to eligible Tribes on a reservation or federally recognized Tribal land with a letter of support from the applicable Tribal council

  • Community health centers/rural health centers/safety net clinics/federally qualified health centers

  • Congregate settings: Senior and assisted living housing, prisons/jails, shelters, etc.

  • Healthcare organizations

  • Governmental agencies

  • Faith-based organizations

  • Education institutions: K-12 schools for programming (research is not eligible)

  • Public agencies: City councils, city and county departments, and Local Public Health Agencies (LPHAs)

    • (Note: Agencies that have already received funding from CDPHE or CDC for the same work cannot apply. LPHAs that are interested in receiving funds under this program must demonstrate that other COVID-19 relief funds they have access to do not cover the proposed activities.)

  • Organizations that have fiscal sponsorship from a 501(c)(3)

*Any organization contracting with CDPHE must be registered with SAM.gov

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Funding priority areas

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Organizations or groups that currently work in and have strong relationships in the communities for which funds are requested will be prioritized and:
  • Minority and historically underserved communities of color;

  • People with low-socioeconomic status;

  • Older adults;

  • Lesbian, gay, transgender, bisexual, queer, or questioning individuals;

  • Transgender, non-binary, and other gender nonconforming individuals;

  • People with disabilities;

  • Members of immigrant and refugee communities;

  • People experiencing homelessness;

  • Community-based, grassroots-based organizations and groups;

  • Rural and/or geographically isolated areas;

  • Culturally and linguistically responsive programs, services, and/or events;

  • Organizations that engage the target community to inform the programs, services, and/or events that will be provided and/or engaged in leadership roles in the organization.

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Important dates

The application period for this RFA opportunity opened Aug. 1, 2022. Applications are accepted multiple times throughout the year until Jan. 31, 2024. The application periods are:

Estimated application open date
Estimated application submission due date
Funding source
September 1, 2022September 30, 2022HDG and IMM
October 3, 2022October 31, 2022HDG and IMM
January 2, 2023January 31, 2023HDG and IMM
April 3, 2023April 28, 2023HDG and IMM
July 3, 2023July 31, 2023HDG and IMM
October 2, 2023October 31, 2023IMM
January 2, 2024January 31, 2024IMM
  • Immunization Grant funding has been extended to June 30, 2025. However, applications should conclude all activities by May 15, 2025.
    • The following items have been updated:
      • RFA Page 3: Project/budget period updated.
      • RFA Page 4: Funding period updated.  
      • RFA Page 9, Section A and E: Dates updated.
  • Exhibit A: Summary of Funding Mechanisms
  • Health Disparities Grant funding has been extended to May 31, 2024. The following items have been updated:
    • RFA Page 1: Application due date table updated.
    • RFA Page 3: Project/budget period updated.
    • RFA Page 4: Funding period updated.  
    • RFA Page 8: Funding application due date table updated.
    • RFA Page 9, Section A and E: Dates updated.
  • Exhibit A: Final Summary of Health Equity Funding Mechanisms was updated on Nov. 8, 2022:
    • Guidance was updated for local public health agencies (LPHAs) under Health Equity Immunization Events.
  •  Exhibit B: Allowable/unallowable expense guidelines for the CDC grant programs was updated in February to provide additional clarity on allowable/unallowable expenses.
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Application materials

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Grantee resources

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Contact information 

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Equity Specialists provide technical assistance during the application process and post-award. If you would like help with your application, please contact us at cdphe_dcphr_health_equity_community_grants@state.co.us 

For all inquiries about this grant program, including to get connected to an Equity Resource Specialist, please email cdphe_dcphr_health_equity_community_grants@state.co.us