This resolution allows the Department of Public Health to apply for over $5 million in federal funding to support HIV surveillance and prevention programs in San Francisco for the year 2022. It aims to continue efforts in managing and preventing HIV within the community.
Resolution authorizing the Department of Public Health to submit a one-year application for Calendar Year 2022 to continue to receive funding for the Integrated HIV Surveillance and Prevention Programs for Health Departments from the Centers of Disease Control and Prevention, requesting $5,008,377 in HIV prevention funding for San Francisco from January 1, 2022, through December 31, 2022.
How it got here
The legislation originated from the need for San Francisco's Department of Public Health to secure continued funding for HIV surveillance and prevention programs.
The CDC released the application announcement for the Integrated HIV Surveillance and Prevention Programs grant.
The Department of Public Health submitted a proposed resolution to the Board of Supervisors to apply for the CDC grant, requesting $5,008,377.
The application for the CDC grant was due, marking the end of the submission period.
The Budget and Finance Committee recommended the resolution for approval.
The Board of Supervisors adopted the resolution authorizing the Department of Public Health to submit the grant application.
The Mayor approved the resolution, finalizing the authorization for the grant application.
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