RFA 005 CDC COVID19 Vaccine Outreach 2021- NPS - CLOSED

SOLICITATION NAME: Request for Applications for CDC COVID19 Vaccine Outreach - 2021 NPS

Austin Public Health seeks to fund qualified non-profit providers with a strong connection to the community with approximately $2.7 million in funding from the Centers for Disease Control, under APH’s program titled, “Reach In, Reach Out and Vaccinate: Place-based Outreach & COVID-19 Vaccination for Populations of Focus in the Austin Area (Reach In, Reach Out).” This program will support outreach efforts to promote the COVID-19 vaccine with populations at high risk of severe COVID-19 disease including populations of color, immigrants and refugees, lower income, and older adults, who have suffered disproportionate rates of COVID-19 disease.

Funding and Timeline

Department:  Austin Public Health

Application Due Date: Wednesday, September 29, 2021 at 3 PM CST

Total Funding Amount: $2,700,000

RFA Awardees

Closed RFA Information

Funding and Timeline

Department:  Austin Public Health

Application Due Date: Wednesday, September 29, 2021 at 3 PM CST

REQUIRED Threshold Review Due Date: Tuesday, September 14, 2021 at 3 PM CST

Note: Threshold Reviews may be submitted in Partnergrants at any time from the release date to the Threshold Due Date.  Only Applicants who receive an approval to the submitted Threshold Review will be allowed to submit an Application. The earlier an Applicant submits a Threshold Review, the earlier the Applicant may be able to access the Application in Partnergrants.

Total Funding Amount: $2,700,000

Austin Public Health anticipates awarding multiple Agreements.  The minimum request is $100,000 for the full term up to 18 months. The maximum request is $500,000.

Contract Term: The Agreements will have a contract term ending on April 30, 2023.  Insurance will be required for this agreement and proof will be submitted with the second deliverable.

Solicitations Questions and Answers

Questions and Answers updated 9-28-21

Questions must be submitted in writing to the Authorized Contact Person or through Partnergrants database.

Authorized Contact Person:
Natasha Ponczek Shoemake
Interim Manager, Community Family Support Unit
E-Mail: APHCompetitions@AustinTexas.gov

Questions regarding the RFA and Technical Assistance are due on or before: September 28, 2021 by 3 PM CST.

Technical questions regarding submitting your application in Partnergrants must be submitted by September 28 at 3 PM CST.  Youtube Videos can be viewed here: Applying for Partnergrants Solicitation: Part 1 Threshold Review and Applying for Partnergrants Solicitation: Part 2 Final Application.

To find the City of Austin Vendor Number please visit Austin Finance Online and search for the organization’s legal name. To register to become a potential City of Austin vendor, go to Austin Finance Online.

2. Be a registered user in the Partnergrants system, go to the Partnergrants website and click on “Register Here.”

Note that the organization’s City of Austin Vendor number is required to complete registration in Partnergrants.

If you would like to receive notifications of future APH funding opportunities, send your contact information to Natasha Ponczek Shoemake at APHCompetitions@AustinTexas.gov.

Other Documents for Applicants

APH Competitions Website APH Insurance Instructions Michigan - Racial Equity Toolkit Racial Trauma and Trauma Informed Services Equity Capacity Building: Hiring, Supervision, Training

If you would like to receive notifications of future APH funding opportunities, send your contact information to Natasha Ponczek Shoemake at APHCompetitions@AustinTexas.gov.

Interested applicants must:

1. Confirm that your organization is a registered vendor with the City of Austin 

Pre-Bid Conferences

Optional Pre-Bid Conference Call:  Wednesday, September 8, 2021 from 10:00 am – 11:30 pm CST Eventbrite Pre-Bid Conference Call registration link: Registration is Closed Pre-Bid Conference Call Presentation: Pre-bid meeting Presentation Pre-Bid Conference Call Attendance: Pre-Bid Attendance Sheet Other materials covered on the conference call can be found in the list of RFA documents below.