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Commissioner Keigher - DHHS - Health Division - To Accept and Appropriate Additional Federal Grant Funds Received from the NC Department of Health and Human Services - Women’s and Children’s Health Section/Nutrition Services Branch for the Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Public Health Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) (100% Grant Funds - $32,522)
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STAFF CONTACT
Tiffany Thomas - Maternal & Child Health Administrator - DHHS (Public Health Division) - 704-853-5113
BUDGET IMPACT
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General Fund: Increase Federal Grant Revenue Project Account by $32,522 and Increase Salary Project Account by $32,522.00.
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BACKGROUND
The Gaston County Department of Health and Human Services - Public Health Division was awarded additional Federal Grant funds in the amount of $32,522 from NC Department of Health and Human Services Women’s and Children’s Health Section/Nutrition Services Branch for the Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Public Health Women, Infants, and Children (WIC). This grant will allow WIC to continue with the objective of the Special Supplemental Nutrition Program, which is to provide supplemental nutritious foods, nutrition education, and referrals to health care for low-income persons during critical periods of growth and development. The funds will be used for personnel costs of staff implementing the WIC program. 403 WIC Agreement Addendum Revision #2. Service period of award 1/1/2026 - 5/31/2026. These are non-County funds.
POLICY IMPACT
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ATTACHMENTS
Budget Change Request (BCR)