Title
Grant Application - Smiles for Kids Grant Program
Action
ACTION:
1) Affirm the submitted grant application for funding in the amount of $5,000 from Delta Dental Foundation in the General Fund (0001).
2) Amend the 2024-2025 Annual Budget Ordinance to recognize, receive and appropriate funds for the amount awarded of $5,000 to the General Fund (0001) within Public Health.
Staff Contact: Raynard Washington, PhD, MPH, Health Director
Presentation: No
BACKGROUND/JUSTIFICATION:
Mecklenburg County Health Department screens students across the County for cavities or oral health issues and recommends or refers students to get pediatric dental care when necessary. This grant funding would pay for toothbrushes to be distributed in the oral health screening visits with students, increasing access to dental care equipment in hopes of improving oral health and reducing the absenteeism due to poor dental hygiene.
PROCUREMENT BACKGROUND:
N/A
POLICY IMPACT:
N/A
FISCAL IMPACT:
FY2025 General Fund (0001) increase in revenue and associated expenses in the amount of up to $5,000 for Public Health.