FEMA AWARDS $39 MILLION TO IDAHO FOR COMMUNITY VACCINATION CENTERS
[https://www.fema.gov/press-release/4534/20210301/fema-awards-39-million-idaho-community-vaccination-centers]


Release Date: 
March 1, 2021 

BOTHELL, WASH. – The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) has
awarded $39 million  in federal funding to the Idaho Office of
Emergency Management (IOEM) to support as many as five COVID-19
vaccination centers throughout the state.

FEMA has obligated an initial $39,164,468 to IOEM at 100 percent
federal cost share through the Public Assistance program. IOEM will
disperse these funds to eligible applicants to cover the costs of
emergency activities to support  Idaho’s vaccination effort ―
including labor, contract services, security, refrigeration, supplies,
equipment, administration, and facilities.

"These expedited funds will help our state and federal partners
accelerate the important work of ensuring that everyone in Idaho who
wants a vaccine can get one,” said FEMA Region 10 Acting
Administrator Vincent J. Maykovich.

IOEM estimates the FEMA-supported vaccination centers may administer
more than one million vaccines during an operational period of 90
days.

FEMA has streamlined the Public Assistance Grant Program
[https://www.fema.gov/assistance/public] application and
reimbursement process for the COVID-19 response in order to get funds
to applicants faster. Expedited reimbursements help state, local, and
tribal officials respond quickly to address immediate threats to life,
public health, and safety.  

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