Routine Immunization Through Community Engagement (RICE) 4.0 Grant

Routine Immunization Through Community Engagement (RICE) 4.0 Grant

Status: ACTIVE
Funder: Wisconsin Department of Health Services
Amount: Up to US $40,000
Last Updated: August 09, 2025

Summary

The Routine Immunization Through Community Engagement (RICE) 4.0 Grant, funded by the Wisconsin Department of Health Services, aims to strengthen vaccination efforts in Wisconsin. This program supports community organizations in building a network of vaccinators, enhancing vaccine equity, and funding culturally relevant research. With a maximum award of $40,000, it seeks to empower communities to overcome barriers and promote confidence in vaccines, ultimately reducing health disparities for both pediatric and adult populations.

Overview

Wisconsin Department of Health Services The Department of Health Services (DHS) is one of the largest state agencies in Wisconsin, with an annual budget of roughly $15 billion and more than 6,700 employees. DHS is committed to protecting and promoting the health and safety of the people of Wisconsin, making sure everyone can live their best life. Routine Immunization Through Community Engagement (RICE) 4.0 Grant The RICE grant provides funding to support organizations, such as community-based organizations, local and Tribal health departments, and pharmacies, build a network of vaccinators, increase vaccine equity across the state, and fund culturally relevant and sensitive research. RICE grant funding has been used for: providing one-on-one outreach creating vaccine clinics to meet special needs, doing podcasts, translating materials about vaccines, and much more. The Wisconsin Department of Health Services (DHS) is proud to announce the Routine Immunization Through Community Engagement (RICE) 4.0 Grant Program. This funding opportunity seeks to empower communities to overcome barriers, promote confidence in vaccines and increase protection against vaccine preventable diseases through immunization, while reducing health disparities for pediatrics and adults. There will be approximately 12 awardees. The maximum award amount is $40,000. Applications can focus on either pediatric or adult work, but not both. All previous and current RICE grantees are eligible to apply for this fourth iteration of the grant.

Eligibility

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