Community Health Projects
Project Name and Expenditure Category | Project Overview | Funding Amount | Important/Effective Dates | Performance Measures |
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Community Health Initiatives 1.14 Other Public Health Services 6.1 Provision of Government Services | The City selected 13 subrecipient organizations to make capital investments or adaptations to facilities to expand capacity [to prevent and mitigate the spread of COVID-19] and/or address community health needs. The funding will improve community health outcomes including behavioral, mental, and other health issues exacerbated by the pandemic. | $10,000,000 | Sept. 21, 2021 | 1. Participant engagement 2. Outcome improvement |
Community Health Initiatives (Phase 2) 1.14 Other Public Health Services | The City awarded a second round of funding to organizations not selected in initial phase of the project. | $1,799,999 | May 17, 2022 | 1. Participant engagement 2. Outcome improvement |
Produce Project 2.1 Household Assistance: Food Programs | The City purchased a refrigerated box truck to transport and distribute fresh produce at various Raleigh parks. Refrigerator units are located on site for storage. The goal is to offer affordable, fresh produce in communities with limited options. | $152,497 | July 5, 2022 | 1. Quantity of fresh produce distributed 2. Community engagement and participation |
Community Gardens 6.1 Provision of Government Services | The City contracted with Inter-Faith Food Shuttle, Inc. to develop, operate and manage a community gardens program. The gardens are at four city-owned locations: Barwell Rd, Eastgate Neighborhood Center, Walnut Creek Wetland Center, and Marsh Creek. The program coincides with the Produce Project. | $149,906 | Nov. 15, 2022 | N/A - Revenue Replacement |