Evaluating County Health Department Infrastructure Changes Intended to Improve Access to Federal Funding for Community-Based Organizations, Maricopa County, Arizona.

Johnson, Emily Peterson; Cargill, Jessica; Appelt, Erin; Arlak, Alexis; Chiang, Rachelle Johnsson · Am J Public Health · 2024

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Abstract

In 2021, the Maricopa County Department of Public Health in Maricopa County, Arizona, modified its subcontracting process to engage more community-based organizations that serve populations disproportionately affected by COVID-19. The change allowed subrecipients to receive 40% of grant funding up front. An evaluation found that providing up-front funding engaged smaller-budget organizations. However, factors such as administrative requirements and formal policies associated with government partnerships limited the perceived benefits of up-front funding. These findings are relevant for entities seeking to improve access to federal funding. (<i>Am J Public Health</i>. 2024;114(S7):S562-S565. https://doi.org/10.2105/AJPH.2024.307740).

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