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: Regular RCA
Type of Request: Financial Authorization
Project ID (if applicable): FY26_EHE_10006
Vendor/Entity Legal Name (if applicable): Hawk Marketplace
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): N/A
Justification for 0% Grant Indirect Costs Rate (if applicable): N/A - Not a grant item
Request Summary (Agenda Caption):
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Request for approval to purchase $50.00 Walmart gift cards in an amount not to exceed $1,613.12 (including shipping) from Hawk Marketplace to provide as incentives for individuals participating in the Ryan White Grant Administration’s Ending the HIV Epidemic (EHE) Consumer Advisory Board (CAB).
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Background and Discussion:
The Ending the HIV Epidemic (EHE) Consumer Advisory Board (CAB) provides critical input to guide program planning, improve service delivery, and strengthen community engagement across Ryan White Grant Administration initiatives. CAB members contribute lived experience, insights on service accessibility, and feedback on emerging needs within the Houston HIV care system. To support consistent participation and recognize the time and expertise provided by CAB members, Ryan White Grant Administration offers modest incentives in alignment with federal guidance. The use of gift cards as incentives is allowable under the Ryan White HIV/AIDS Program Services: Eligible Individuals & Allowable Uses of Funds Policy Clarification Notice (PCN) #16 02.
Expected Impact:
By encouraging sustained involvement from individuals with lived experience, the incentives support more inclusive planning processes, stronger alignment with community pri...
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