Primary Department: Public Health Services
Primary Department Head/Elected Official: Leah Barton - Executive Director
Secondary Department: N/A
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Regular or Supplemental RCA: Regular RCA
Type of Request: Grant - Award
Project ID (if applicable): FY23_IWDS
Vendor/Entity Legal Name (if applicable): U.S. Department of Health and Human Services - Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
MWBE Contracted Goal (if applicable): N/A
MWBE Current Participation (if applicable): N/A
Justification for 0% MWBE Participation Goal: N/A - Goal not applicable to request
Grant Indirect Costs Rate (if applicable): 0%
Justification for 0% Grant Indirect Costs Rate (if applicable): Choose an item. Award is for non-labor costs only
Request Summary (Agenda Caption):
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Request by Public Health Services for approval to accept from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services - Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) grant funds in the amount of $1,993,405, with no required match, for the Harris County Public Health: CDC Public Health Infrastructure, Workforce, & Data Systems Grant, with an indirect cost exemption requested due to grant funds being for non-labor costs only.
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Background and Discussion:
On January 31, 2023, the Commissioners Court approved the acceptance of a $25,091,359 grant from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) on behalf of Harris County Public Health to support and enhance our public health workforce, systems, and infrastructure. These funds have been earmarked to fund 30 key positions across HCPH, support workforce development needs and trainings, upgrade our electronic health records system, and invest in community-based organizations that support the social determinants of health, among other priorities. The CDC has granted Harris County Public Health an additional $1,993,405 for projects to further address foundational capabilities that will enhance our delivery of public health services. HCPH are asking the court’s permission to formally accept the award.
Expected Impact:
HCPH intends to use these additional funds to support the Capacity Strengthening Program (CSP). The CSP, which launched in 2024 with CDC Public Health Infrastructure Grant funds, is HCPH's investment in community-based organizations throughout Harris County that work to address nonmedical drivers of health. Through the program, cohorts of up to 10 organizations receive technical assistance, peer learning opportunities, workshops, and up to $100,000 in funding to improve their operational capacity, strengthening their ability to provide social services and programs that improve residents' health and well-being. CSP Cohort #2 is expected to launch in March 2026.
Alternative Options:
The court could opt not to accept the award, which would prevent HCPH from continuing to support community-based organizations through the CSP.
County Strategic Plan Goal: 4. Improve physical and mental health outcomes across all communities.
County Strategic Plan Objective: N: Improve the health behaviors of community members.
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Additional notes related to the Strategic Plan:
Prior Court Action (if any):
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Precinct(s): Countywide
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Anticipated Court Date: 2/12/2026
Anticipated Implementation Date (if different from Court date): 2/12/2026
Emergency/Disaster Recovery Note: Not an emergency, disaster, or ARPA related item
Contact(s) name, title, department: Brandon Maddox, Director of the Office of Planning and Innovation, Public Health Services
Attachments (if applicable): Grant Notice of Award, Court Order