Public Health Emergency Preparedness - LINCS
Forecasted
Public Health Emergency Preparedness - LINCS supports regional LINCS agencies in strengthening local public health departments' capacity to prepare for, respond to, and recover from emergencies.
Funder: New Jersey Department of Health
Due Dates (Anticipated): May 2027 (application deadline)
Funding Amounts: $6,599,098 estimated program funding; one-year award period
Summary: Supports designated regional LINCS agencies in strengthening local public health emergency preparedness, response, and recovery.
Key Information: Applicants must be designated LINCS agencies under a full-time licensed health officer.
Description
The New Jersey Department of Health funds established regional LINCS Agency public health emergency preparedness programs through this grant. It supports local core capacity by helping public health departments maintain and improve their ability to respond to emergencies.
Funded work upgrades, integrates, and evaluates preparedness, response, and recovery within local public health jurisdictions. Activities must follow Department requirements and updated federal program guidelines, strengthening the capabilities of designated agencies and the departments they serve.
