BUILDING RESILIENCY AND ADVANCING VACCINE EQUITY (BRAVE) RFP

BUILDING RESILIENCY AND ADVANCING VACCINE EQUITY (BRAVE) RFP The New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene’s (DOHMH) Center for Health Equity and Community Wellness (CHECW) and the Fund for Public Health in New York City (FPHNYC) announce the availability of approximately $4,000,000 to launch Building Resiliency and Vaccine Equity (BRAVE), a new Public Health Corp (PHC) initiative aimed at reducing morbidity and mortality associated with respiratory infections (i.e., COVID-19, influenza). This opportunity will support up to 18 community and faith-based organizations (C/FBOs) in their efforts to reduce racial and ethnic disparities in COVID-19 and influenza immunization by expanding vaccine coverage, confidence, and access. Funding will also be used to raise awareness of long COVID and the impact it can have on individuals’ health and wellbeing. Brave-RFP-Addendum-1 Download Brave-RFP-Addendum-2 Download BRAVE-RFP-Final_-with-Addendum-1-and-2 Download

BRAVE-RFP-Application-Guide_Updated Download BRAVE-RFP-Applicants-Conference-Slides- Download Applicant’s Conference Recording: link Brave-RFP-Questions_12.1.23 Download Apply Click hereto apply. The deadline to apply is December 13, 2023 at 11:59 p.m. Eastern Daylight Time (EDT). Eligibility Applicants must meet the following requirements to be eligible for this RFP: Be registered 501(c)(3) registered non-profit corporations, or have a fiscal sponsor with a 501(c)(3) status; Be in good standing with the City of New York, State of New York, and the United States Federal Government; Have a valid Unique Entity Identifier (UEI) issued by the System for Award Management (SAM) or be able to obtain one by the award notification date; and Have a physical location in New York City and provide services in one or more of the neighborhoods designated by the Mayor’s Taskforce for Racial Inclusion and Equity (TRIE) RFP Timetable Request for Proposals (RFP) Release November 13, 2023 Applicants’ Conference (Remote) November 29, 2023 from 10:00 – 11:00 a.m. EDT Deadline for Written Questions November 30, 2023 at 11:59 p.m. EDT Q&A Posted December 1, 2023 Application Deadline December 13, 2023 at 11:59 p.m. EDT Expected Funding Notification* January 3, 2024 Expected Contract Start Date* January 22, 2024 *Funding notification and contract start dates are target dates only. FPHNYC may amend the schedule as needed. Applicants are encouraged to check the webpage frequently to stay informed throughout the procurement process. Applicants’ Conference A virtual information session will be held on Tuesday, November 28, 2023 from 10:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. for those interested in applying. The link to join the information session can be found on page 13 of the RFP. Questions Questions and requests for clarification about this RFP must be submitted via e-mail to procurement@fphnyc.orgwith a subject line of “ BRAVE RFP.” All such questions and inquiries must be received on Thursday, November 30, 2023 by 11:59 p.m. EDT. The Q&A will be posted at: https://www.fphnyc.org/get-involved/rfps/. Attachment-A_Applicant-Signature-Form Download ATTACHMENT-B_Brave-Budget-Proposal-Template Download ATTACHMENT-C_BRAVE-Budget-Justification-Template Download Attachement-D_W9-Form Download Updated with Addendum 2 on 12/7/23