Wyoming 211 awarded $65,000 through COVID-19 Health Disparity Grant

CHEYENNE, Wyo. (Wyoming News Now) - press

Wyoming 211 has been awarded $65,000 from the Addressing Basic Needs and Social Determinants of Health Program, which is part of the COVID-19 Health Disparity Grant Program.

Wyoming has dedicated $8.1 million of federal funding to help eligible entities build up the

health care infrastructure and address historical inequities in their communities. The funding is

part of Wyoming’s $38.8 million allocation from the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and

Prevention (CDC) for its COVID-19 Health Disparities Grant. The Align Team manages this

portion of the COVID-19 Health Disparities Grant for the Wyoming Department of Health.

Wyoming 211 plans to use this reimbursable grant to develop a mobile search engine app. A mobile app listing all services in the Wyoming 211 database would add another avenue for individuals across Wyoming to access resources. It will be an effective tool to bridge needs and available services and will provide a unique approach in reaching the greatest number of people.

To learn more about the COVID-19 Health Disparity Grant Program, please visit

https://thealignteam.force.com/fundingprograms/s/