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Summary Information

CRIS Program - Community Health Grants Program
 
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Title Community Health Grants Program
Agency Division of Central Management and Support
Division of Central Management and Support
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Description Access to health services is a serious problem faced by North Carolina's uninsured and indigent residents. Many of the State's residents have lost health insurance coverage due to recent layoffs in an economy that has seen numerous textiles, furniture, and other industries close. While geographic access has been addressed over the past 30 years, the economic access issues are growing worse. This program is designed to address the needs of this particularly vulnerable and expanding population. Funds are awarded through a competitive grant application process. Grant applications are reviewed and approved by a team comprised of community health center, rural health center, local non-profit health center, Institute of Medicine, and public health department representatives.
Grantee Eligibility Community Health Centers, Rural Health Centers, Public Health Departments, and other Non-Profit Providers of Primary Health Care.
Fund 14410-1510
State $6,999,150.00
Federal Federal Amount not specified
Other Other Amount not specified
Funding Year 2008
Keywords health management,  health and medical services,  low income
Assistance None