CPIMP211294
Project Grant
Overview
Grant Description
Advancing Health Literacy in the District of Columbia to Enhance Equitable Community Responses to COVID-19 - Statement of Need
The District of Columbia Department of Health (DC Health) aims to close health literacy (HL) gaps, particularly among Black/African American residents (45.4%) and limited English proficient populations (5.7%), critical to improving COVID-19 outcomes and sustainability beyond.
Background & Contributing Factors:
An analysis of 51-statistical neighborhoods (51-SN) demonstrated the underlying drivers of differential health opportunities by income, place, and race. A racial dissimilarity index (score of 70.9) underscored the extent of racial and economic segregation. A 21-year difference in life expectancy at birth is correlated with inequity across nine key drivers (social and structural determinants) and persistent, disproportionate health outcomes that negatively affect Black and Brown populations and neighborhoods.
COVID-19 Disproportionate Impact on Populations & Geographic Areas:
Cumulative incidence, mapped to 51-SN, shows differential rates and spread. The highest incidence rates occurred proximal to immigrant communities and correlated with the highest infection rates among Latinx residents, associated with occupation and housing circumstances. Rates and patterns of illness, such as hospitalizations and recovery vs. deaths, varied substantially by race and place. Black/African American residents experienced 49% of cases vs. 75% of deaths, while Hispanic/Latinx and non-Hispanic (NH) white residents made up 21% of cases vs. 11% of deaths and 26% of cases vs. 10% of deaths, respectively. Most deaths occurred in the 60+ age range and geographically concentrated to the east/southeast, where the eastern-most neighborhood experienced cumulative mortality twice the city-wide rate.
Proposed Approach:
DC Health plans to build a comprehensive, people-centered population health literacy model by leveraging COVID-19 response collaborations to build the infrastructure for sustainable health system (HS) and community-based organization (CBO) capacity to support individual and community health literacy. DC Health will convene multi-sectoral partners to drive and operationalize a citywide health literacy plan to include assessment of organizational use of health literacy best practices; design of health literacy resources (i.e. health literacy learning support portal, curricula, and toolkits); training for HS and CBO workforces on best practices for using culturally and linguistically appropriate public health messages to improve COVID-19 testing and vaccination rates; and measurement of individual indicators of health literacy related to patient-provider communication.
The District of Columbia Department of Health (DC Health) aims to close health literacy (HL) gaps, particularly among Black/African American residents (45.4%) and limited English proficient populations (5.7%), critical to improving COVID-19 outcomes and sustainability beyond.
Background & Contributing Factors:
An analysis of 51-statistical neighborhoods (51-SN) demonstrated the underlying drivers of differential health opportunities by income, place, and race. A racial dissimilarity index (score of 70.9) underscored the extent of racial and economic segregation. A 21-year difference in life expectancy at birth is correlated with inequity across nine key drivers (social and structural determinants) and persistent, disproportionate health outcomes that negatively affect Black and Brown populations and neighborhoods.
COVID-19 Disproportionate Impact on Populations & Geographic Areas:
Cumulative incidence, mapped to 51-SN, shows differential rates and spread. The highest incidence rates occurred proximal to immigrant communities and correlated with the highest infection rates among Latinx residents, associated with occupation and housing circumstances. Rates and patterns of illness, such as hospitalizations and recovery vs. deaths, varied substantially by race and place. Black/African American residents experienced 49% of cases vs. 75% of deaths, while Hispanic/Latinx and non-Hispanic (NH) white residents made up 21% of cases vs. 11% of deaths and 26% of cases vs. 10% of deaths, respectively. Most deaths occurred in the 60+ age range and geographically concentrated to the east/southeast, where the eastern-most neighborhood experienced cumulative mortality twice the city-wide rate.
Proposed Approach:
DC Health plans to build a comprehensive, people-centered population health literacy model by leveraging COVID-19 response collaborations to build the infrastructure for sustainable health system (HS) and community-based organization (CBO) capacity to support individual and community health literacy. DC Health will convene multi-sectoral partners to drive and operationalize a citywide health literacy plan to include assessment of organizational use of health literacy best practices; design of health literacy resources (i.e. health literacy learning support portal, curricula, and toolkits); training for HS and CBO workforces on best practices for using culturally and linguistically appropriate public health messages to improve COVID-19 testing and vaccination rates; and measurement of individual indicators of health literacy related to patient-provider communication.
Funding Goals
NOT APPLICABLE
Grant Program (CFDA)
Awarding Agency
Funding Agency
Place of Performance
Washington,
District Of Columbia
United States
Geographic Scope
City-Wide
Related Opportunity
Analysis Notes
Amendment Since initial award the End Date has been extended from 06/30/23 to 06/30/24 and the total obligations have decreased 26% from $3,999,923 to $2,962,593.
Government Of District Of Columbia was awarded
Advancing Health Literacy for Equitable COVID-19 Responses in DC
Project Grant CPIMP211294
worth $2,962,593
from the Office of Minority Health in July 2021 with work to be completed primarily in Washington District Of Columbia United States.
The grant
has a duration of 3 years and
was awarded through assistance program 93.137 Community Programs to Improve Minority Health Grant Program.
The Project Grant was awarded through grant opportunity Advancing Health Literacy to Enhance Equitable Community Responses to COVID-19.
Status
(Complete)
Last Modified 12/17/24
Period of Performance
7/1/21
Start Date
6/30/24
End Date
Funding Split
$3.0M
Federal Obligation
$0.0
Non-Federal Obligation
$3.0M
Total Obligated
Activity Timeline
Subgrant Awards
Disclosed subgrants for CPIMP211294
Transaction History
Modifications to CPIMP211294
Additional Detail
Award ID FAIN
CPIMP211294
SAI Number
CPIMP211294-2874190799
Award ID URI
SAI UNAVAILABLE
Awardee Classifications
City Or Township Government
Awarding Office
750SHA OASH OFFICE OF GRANTS MANAGEMENT
Funding Office
75ACC0 OASH OFFICE OF MINORITY HEALTH
Awardee UEI
XUYTN6MMLKE3
Awardee CAGE
3KBH4
Performance District
DC-98
Modified: 12/17/24