PA DOH Announces Expanded Grant Opportunities Addressing Vaccine Hesitancy

Last Updated: Sep 16, 2021

On Sept. 9 the Pa. Department of Health and the United Way of Pennsylvania announced an expansion of the Local Innovations in Vaccine Equity in Pennsylvania project (LIVE PA), which aims to reduce vaccine hesitancy and ensure an equitable vaccine distribution throughout the commonwealth. The United Way will administer an additional $630,000 in grants to support the efforts of local faith-based organizations. 

The grant program is specifically designed for faith-based and non-profit organizations with a goal of administering vaccinations, as well as COVID-19 education and outreach. With a reimbursement rate of $10 per shot achieved and a matching rate of $10 per direct person-to-person outreach, the grants are designed initially to range from $400 to $40,000 per vaccination event. It also includes a requirement that the non-profits and local United Way chapters involved promote the events using traditional and digital media to help fight vaccine hesitancy.

Learn more and apply for the grant: https://www.media.pa.gov/pages/health-details.aspx?newsid=1588