Local COVID-19 taskforce awards more than $60K in outreach grants
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and last updated 2021-04-15 22:31:38-04
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (WTXL) â 25 local organizations have been awarded up to $2,500 each to support programs designed to educate and engage minority communities about the COVID-19 vaccine by the Tallahassee-Leon County COVID-19 Taskforce.
The funding will go towards proposed programs that aim to decrease vaccine hesitancy and increase access to vaccinations and public health advocates, according to a release.
âThe Task Forceâs mini-grants will empower trusted local voices and organizations to engage and educate citizens all throughout the County on the COVID-19 vaccine,â said Dr. Elaine Bryant, CEO of EW Bryant Associates and local leader of the Task Force. âTo really make a difference and ensure people are vaccinated, we must meet people where they are. These mini-grants are part of an even larger effort to engage community leaders and build