NACCHO is accepting applications for the Medical Reserve Corps (MRC) COVID-19 Respond, Innovate, Sustain, and Equip (RISE) Awards.
The MRC COVID-19 RISE awards are intended to provide resources to the MRC network to support COVID-19 response efforts. These awards will prioritize building capacity for the MRC to respond, innovate to evolving requirements, sustain staffing requirements, and equip MRC units or state coordinators with resources needed to support their mission.
Awards are available at three tier levels, with approximately 350 total awards available to MRC units and MRC state coordinators:
- Tier 1: $25,000
- Tier 2: $50,000
- Tier 3: $75,000
Applications are open until Friday, March 4, 2022, 11:59 PM ET. All necessary information regarding the program and application process may be found in this Request for Application (RFA). Applicants may pose individual questions to NACCHO at any point during the application process by emailing [email protected].
Additional resources include the following:
- Application Component Overview
- Webinar Recording
- Webinar Slides
- Workplan and Timeline Template
- Budget Proposal Template & Instructions
Additionally, NACCHO staff will be hosting weekly office hours during the application period to offer support and guidance on the following days:
- Tuesday, February 15, 3:00 - 4:00 PM ET. Add to your calendar.
- Thursday, February 24, 2:00 - 3:00 PM ET. Add to your calendar.
- Monday, February 28, 1:00 - 2:00 PM ET. Add to your calendar.
For additional information contact the NACCHO MRC Team at [email protected].