WASHINGTON - February 25, 2011 - Senator Chuck Grassley today said that the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services has awarded three grants totaling $1,404,159 through the Health Center Program Service Area Competition grant program.
The money will be distributed as shown below.
- Community Health Care, Inc. in Davenport will receive $722,187
- Proteus Employment Opportunities, Inc. in Des Moines will receive $115,407
- People's Community Health Clinic, Inc. in Waterloo will receive $566,565
According to the Department of Health and Human Services, this grant program provides financial assistance to support comprehensive primary health care services in underserved areas. The grants support the availability and accessibility of essential primary and preventive health services, including oral health, mental health and substance abuse services.
Each year, local Iowa organizations, colleges and universities, individuals and state agencies apply for competitive grants from the federal government. The funding is then awarded based on each local organization or individual's ability to meet criteria set by the federal entity administering the funds.
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