$250 Million Funds New Vaccination Workforce

The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) announced on May 4, 2021, the availability of approximately $250 million to develop and support a community-based workforce who will serve as trusted voices sharing information about vaccines, increase COVID-19 vaccine confidence, and address any barriers to vaccination for individuals living in vulnerable and medically underserved communities.

This funding will help community-based organizations to hire and mobilize community outreach workers, community health workers, social support specialists, and others to conduct on-the-ground outreach to educate and assist individuals in getting the information they need about vaccination, help make vaccine appointments, and assist with transportation needs.

“Increasing public confidence in COVID-19 vaccines and boosting uptake remains a critical part of our fight against this virus,” said HHS Secretary Xavier Becerra in a press statement.

To apply for the Community-Based Workforce for COVID-19 Vaccine Outreach Program Notice of Funding Opportunity, visit Grants.gov. Applications are due May 18, 2021. HHS Frequently Asked Questions are published on this webpage. HHS is located at 200 Independence Avenue, S.W., Washington, D.C. 20201.