Primary Department: Public Health Services
Primary Department Head/Elected Official: Leah Barton ─ Executive Director
Secondary Department: N/A
Secondary Department Head/Elected Official:
Regular or Supplemental RCA: Supplemental RCA
Type of Request: Grant - Renewal
Project ID (if applicable): FY27_OD2A
Vendor/Entity Legal Name (if applicable): U.S. Department of Health and Human Services
MWBE Contracted Goal (if applicable):
MWBE Current Participation (if applicable):
Justification for 0% MWBE Participation Goal: N/A - Goal not applicable to request
Grant Indirect Costs Rate (if applicable): 15%
Justification for 0% Grant Indirect Costs Rate (if applicable): N/A - Rate is not 0% and is listed above.
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 grant renewal funds in the amount of $2,231,063.00 with no required match, for the FY27 Overdose Data to Action: Limiting Overdose Collaborative Actions (Local) Grant.
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Background and Discussion:
This grant supports Harris County Public Health’s continued implementation of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)’s Overdose Data to Action (OD2A) Local program. Year 4 of the five-year award covers September 1, 2026, through August 31, 2027. The project focuses on overdose prevention and surveillance, using mortality, clinical, and related data to identify trends and inform prevention activities, including education, linkage to care, community-based overdose prevention, and partnership development.
Expected Impact:
The Year 4 continuation of this grant will support ongoing overdose surveillance and prevention activities in Harris County through partnerships with local agencies and community organizations. Grant funds will also support substance use prevention efforts with community partners. Additionally, funds will support staff dedicated to implementing the project and carrying out required grant activities.
Alternative Options:
There are no alternative options.
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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4/25/2023 |
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Permission to Submit an Application Approved |
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11/14/2023 |
165 |
Grant Award Approved |
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8/27/2024 |
210 |
Grant Renewal Approved |
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10/08/2024 |
424 |
Amendment for Realignment of Budget Category Approved |
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12/10/2024 |
278 |
Budget Revision Approved |
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12/19/2024 |
15 |
Grant Carryover Funds Approved |
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10/16/2025 |
272 |
Grant Award Approved |
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3/19/2026 |
152 |
Grant Carryover Funds Approved |
Location:
Address (if applicable): N/A
Precinct(s): Countywide
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Grant Funds Applied for/Awarded (Total) |
$1,254,406.00 |
$976,657.00 |
$2,231,063 |
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Anticipated Court Date: 10/15/2026
Anticipated Implementation Date (if different from Court date): 10/15/2026
Emergency/Disaster Recovery Note: Not an emergency, disaster, or ARPA related item
Contact(s) name, title, department: Dr. Erika Brown, Community Health and Wellness Division Director, Public Health Services
Attachments (if applicable): FY26-27 Notice of Award, Budget Template