Eligibility Criteria
Eligible applicants include state, local and territorial health departments or their Bona Fide Agents currently funded under PS12-1201 or PS13-1302. This includes the 50 states, the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico, and the Virgin Islands. Also eligible are the local (county or city) health departments serving the following metropolitan areas: Baltimore City, Chicago, Fulton County, Houston, Los Angeles County, Philadelphia, New York City, and San Francisco.
| Eligible Local (county or city) Applicants | Corresponding Area |
|---|---|
| Baltimore City Health Department | City of Baltimore |
| Chicago Department of Public Health | City of Chicago |
| Fulton County Department of Health and Wellness | Fulton and DeKalb Counties |
| Houston Department of Health and Human Services | City of Houston, Harris County |
| Los Angeles County Public Health Department | Los Angeles County |
| City of Philadelphia Public Health Department | Philadelphia County |
| New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene | Bronx, Kings, New York, Queens and Richmond Counties |
| San Francisco Department of Public Health | San Francisco County |
Jurisdictions with eligible state and local (city or county) health departments must discuss: (1) the proposed program approach being implemented by the local health department; and (2) how the state and local area will collaborate during the project period to ensure appropriate implementation of program activities (provision of services) within the jurisdiction and document any agreements reached in a letter of agreement/letter of concurrence (LOA/LOC), which must be submitted by both parties as part of their application.