This resolution allows the Department of Public Health to apply for continued funding under the Ryan White Act for HIV/AIDS emergency relief, requesting over $15.5 million for the San Francisco area for the upcoming year. It has been approved to support ongoing HIV/AIDS services in the community.
Resolution authorizing the Department of Public Health to submit an application to continue to receive funding for the Ryan White Act HIV/AIDS Emergency Relief Grant Program from the Health Resources Services Administration; and requesting $15,590,728 in HIV Emergency Relief Program funding for the San Francisco Eligible Metropolitan Area for the period of March 1, 2022, through February 28, 2023.
How it got here
The legislation originated from the need for continued funding for HIV/AIDS services in San Francisco, prompted by the requirements of the Ryan White Act.
HRSA released the application guidance for the Ryan White Act HIV/AIDS Emergency Relief Grant Program, with a submission deadline of October 6, 2021.
SFDPH submitted its application for the Ryan White Act HIV/AIDS Emergency Relief Grant Program to HRSA, requesting $15,590,728 for the funding period of March 1, 2022, through February 28, 2023.
A resolution was drafted to authorize SFDPH to apply for the Ryan White HIV/AIDS Program Part A funding, which is required for continued support of health services for HIV positive individuals.
The proposed resolution was emailed to the Board of Supervisors for consideration, indicating the urgency of the funding application.
The Budget and Finance Committee recommended the resolution for approval, facilitating its progress to the full Board of Supervisors.
The Board of Supervisors adopted the resolution, authorizing SFDPH to submit the application for the Ryan White Act funding.
Mayor Breed approved the resolution, finalizing the authorization for SFDPH to proceed with the grant application.
Reconstructed from attached documents & the official record
