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: Grant - Award
Project ID (if applicable): N/A
Vendor/Entity Legal Name (if applicable): National Academy of Sciences Gulf Research Program
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): 10%
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 National Academy of Sciences Gulf Research Program grant funds in the amount of $71,500, with no required match, for the Adaptive Capacities for Transformation Houston Planning grant program.
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Background and Discussion:
On December 19, 2025, Harris County Public Health (HCPH) submitted an application for funding from Adaptive Capacities for Transformation Houston Planning program. This grant, administered by the National Academy of Sciences Gulf Research Program, provides support for community-driven collaborations to help Houston communities prepare for disaster impacts and more effectively respond to consequences of disasters on health and resilience. HCPH is requesting the court's permission to formally accept the award, which will support community-centered planning activities to enhance disaster preparedness across Harris County.
Expected Impact:
Communities experience varying degrees of risk during disasters, and vulnerability is influenced by a combination of social, economic, environmental, and infrastructural factors. With this award, HCPH aims to build on existing community networks to engage residents and local leaders in co-creating ...
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