This resolution allows the Department of Public Health to apply for continued funding for HIV prevention and surveillance programs from the CDC and requests nearly $5.9 million in emergency relief funding for the San Francisco area for the upcoming year. It was passed to ensure ongoing support for HIV-related health initiatives.
Resolution retroactively authorizing the Department of Public Health to submit an application to continue to receive funding for the High-Impact HIV Prevention and Surveillance Programs for Health Departments grant from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention; and requesting $5,909,395 in HIV Emergency Relief Program funding for the San Francisco Eligible Metropolitan Area for the period of August 1, 2024, through May 31, 2025.
How it got here
The legislation originated from the need for continued funding for HIV prevention and surveillance programs in San Francisco, prompted by the CDC's grant requirements.
The CDC released guidance for the High-Impact HIV Prevention and Surveillance Programs grant, with a due date of April 29, 2024.
DPH submitted a Proposal Notification Form to initiate the grant application process for the CDC funding.
DPH submitted the grant application to the CDC for $5,909,395 to fund HIV prevention and surveillance programs for the period of August 1, 2024, through May 31, 2025.
DPH received notice of the grant award, including an increase of $648,354, bringing the total funding to $5,701,459.
DPH submitted a request for retroactive approval to the Board of Supervisors for the grant application due to an oversight in the submission timeline.
The Board of Supervisors adopted the resolution retroactively authorizing DPH to submit the grant application and accept the funding.
Reconstructed from attached documents & the official record
