A number of Triad nonprofits will benefit from grant money meant to expand access to COVID-19 vaccines.
Healthier Together has awarded $500,000 in grants to support community groups in delivering "equitable access” to vaccines. The initiative is a public-private partnership between the North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services and NC Counts Coalition.
According to a news release, the federally-funded grants will subsidize activities including conducting vaccine outreach and education efforts, helping residents with scheduling appointments, arranging transportation, and ensuring people return for second-dose appointments.
In Forsyth County, Acción Hispana/Qué Pasa and Church World Service will be grant recipients.
Other counties with groups that will benefit include Guilford, Alamance, Davidson, and Randolph.
In total, 27 community organizations throughout the state will receive vaccine equity grants.
NCDHHS released a statement saying that "as the more dangerous delta variant spreads throughout North Carolina, there is even more urgency for people to get vaccinated.”