Navigating COVID-19 #2: Public health impacts - a podcast by ICF

The unprecedented scale of the novel coronavirus outbreak is a challenge at every level: from individuals and families to communities and states, we are all struggling to make the best possible decisions in a climate of heightened fear and anxiety. Fortunately, the federal government has funding in place to help state and local governments—as well as hospitals and healthcare facilities—pay for essential COVID-19 expenses.

More information on this topic: https://www.icf.com/insights/disaster-management/public-health-impacts-covid-19

Links to resources mentioned in the podcast:

CDC

Frequently Asked Questions: COVID-19 Crisis Response Cooperative Agreement - Components A and B Supplemental Funding Interim G: https://www.cdc.gov/cpr/readiness/00_docs/COVID-19_Supplemental_Funding_FAQs_FINAL_508.pdf

Funding Opportunity Announcement (FOA): https://www.cdc.gov/cpr/readiness/00_docs/CDC-RFA-TP18-1802_Sup-Guid-COVID-19-Crisis-CoAg_Supplemental.pdf?deliveryName=DM24192

FOA Additional Information: https://www.cdc.gov/cpr/readiness/00_docs/PHEP_Grants_Management_Call_508c.pdf

ASPR/HPP

HHS Provides $100 Million to Help U.S. Healthcare Systems Prepare For COVID-19 Patients: https://www.hhs.gov/about/news/2020/03/24/hhs-provides-100-million-to-help-us-healthcare-systems-prepare-for-covid-19-patients.html

Hospital Preparedness Grants: https://www.grants.gov/web/grants/search-grants.html?keywords=hospital%20preparedness%20program

FEMA

Eligible emergency protective measures: https://www.fema.gov/news-release/2020/03/19/coronavirus-covid-19-pandemic-eligible-emergency-protective-measures

Coronavirus (COVID-19) Pandemic: Emergency Medical Care: https://www.fema.gov/news-release/2020/03/31/coronavirus-covid-19-pandemic-emergency-medical-care

Coronavirus (COVID-19) Pandemic: Non-Congregate Sheltering: https://www.fema.gov/news-release/2020/03/31/coronavirus-covid-19-pandemic-non-congregate-sheltering

We've also published a list of helpful resources compiled by our disaster management experts to provide clarification on relevant response and recovery topics: https://www.icf.com/insights/disaster-management/covid-19-resources

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