NACCHO is pleased to announce that the 2021 Medical Reserve Corps (MRC) Operational Readiness Awards application period will open November 9. This funding opportunity is intended to build the operational readiness capabilities of MRC units to meet the emergency preparedness and response needs of their local, regional, or statewide stakeholders. NACCHO will award up to $1.53 million through awards at the $5,000 and $10,000 level through a competitive selection process for eligible MRC units.
The request for applications (RFA) for the 2021 MRC Operational Readiness Award provides additional information on the intent of the funding, how to apply, project deliverables, important dates, proposal information, and eligibility requirements. Click here to download a copy of the RFA. Applications will be accepted through December 7, 2020.
In addition, NACCHO hosted a webinar to review the 2021 MRC Operational Readiness Award RFA Overview and Application Process. These webinar slides provide an overview of the MRC ORA RFA and NACCHO’s Awards website along with links to important application documents.