Background
DDPHE was awarded a 5-year grant from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) for Strengthening U.S. Public Health Infrastructure, Workforce, and Data Systems (also known as the Public Health Infrastructure Grant (PHIG)). The intent of the PHIG funding is to: 1) improve public health outcomes by strengthening the capacity and systems related to the public health workforce and infrastructure in Denver communities, 2) strengthen and sustain community partnership development and engagement, and 3) direct resources in a way that supports diversity and health equity.
Supporting Community Partners who make up Denver’s Public Health Infrastructure Program Funding
As part of the Request for Proposal (RFP), DDPHE estimates the total awarded funding to be approximately $842,000 to community-based organizations that serve Denver communities. Organizations may submit one grant application requesting up to $75,000 for the contract term anticipated to begin in March/April 2024 and end November 30, 2024.
Awards will be made to the applicants whose proposal meets the requirements of the RFP and is determined to be most responsive, responsible, and best value to the City and County of Denver, in accordance with the scope of work, community needs, and Denver Revised Municipal Code.
There is the potential for renewal funding to be awarded to each recipient annually through November 30, 2027. However, this will be contingent upon future federal funding allocations to DDPHE’s Public Health Infrastructure Grant, and each awardee’s successful completion of year one of the project with compliance to the terms of the contract. Contracts may be extended via renewal funding annually in December 2024, 2025, and 2026.
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