Medical Reserve Corps Small Grant Program
Program Funding
Annual program obligations reported to SAM.gov.
Funded Projects
Examples of what this program has supported.
Program Objective
To support the development of Medical Reserve Corps (MRC) units in communities throughout the United States to: (1) increase capacity at the community level to respond during emergencies which have medical consequences, and (2) improve public health in communities through volunteerism on an ongoing basis.
Eligibility
Eligible Applicants
- State
- U.S. Territory Government
- Other
Project A- Public and Private Community Health programs.
Project B- State, Territory, freely associated state, and the District of Columbia. Reference Funding Opportunity Announcement
Beneficiaries
- Other
Anyone/general public
Public nonprofit institution/organization
How to Apply
Award Procedure
Final award decisions will be made by the Director of the Office of the Civilian Volunteer
Medical Reserve Corps. In making this decision, the Director will fund one cooperative
agreement and will consider:
(1) recommendations of the review panel;
(2) reviews for programmatic and grants management compliance;
(3) the reasonableness of the estimated cost to the government considering the available funding and anticipated results; and
(4) the likelihood that the proposed project will result in the expected benefits.
Decision Timeline
- Approval: From 30 to 60 days
Program details & compliance
Description
This requirement support the development of Medical Reserve Corps (MRC) units in communities throughout the United States to: (1) increase capacity at the community level to respond during emergencies which have medical consequences, and (2) improve public health in communities through volunteerism on an ongoing basis.
Mission Categories
Primary: Emergency Preparedness
Use of Funds
Allowed Uses
Funds are to be used for establishment of community-based, citizen volunteer Medical Reserve Corps. Funds may be used for organizing, volunteer recruitment, assessment of risks and vulnerabilities, strategy development, planning, training, drills/practice, supplies and equipment.
Required Documentation
Proof of nonprofit status is required as part of the application submission. Costs will be determined in accordance with 45 CFR 75/ 2 CFR 200.