How will the Funds be Dispersed?

Payments are issued on a quarterly advance basis, with the first payment equal to 25 percent of the awarded amount.

• The amount of subsequent payments is determined by reported expenditures.
  
  
• Recipients may request a specific advance for PAVE payment if needed to meet immediate obligations. 
  
  
• An applicant must have a Federal Employer Identification Number (FEIN) or a Taxpayer Identification Number (TIN) to receive payments. 
  
  
• Be sure to review and adhere to the grant usage and restriction guidelines, as well as the federal and state reporting and compliance requirements.

Funding Allowances

Requested funds must be utilized to support and strengthen critical immunization planning and implementation requirements and activities to ensure effective and efficient COVID-19 vaccination distribution. 

This includes expanding the existing immunization infrastructure, engaging in additional partnerships, and implementing and evaluating new strategies to reach affected populations, such as those who many be vaccine-hesitant, and those who are in racial and ethnic or other minority groups. 

Examples of allowable PAVE costs include, but are not limited to the following: 

• Local education campaigns to increase vaccine confidence and combat misinformation.
• Support to adopt materials for target audiences, including language translation. 
• Media buys such as radio and television ads.
• Sessions with trusted leaders among underserved and/or affected communities to better understand community needs. Examples include town hall meetings, focus groups, and round table discussions.
• COVID-19 vaccination supplies including personal protecting equipment, sanitation, oxygen tanks/bottles, and injection site medical supplies for vaccine events.
• Space rental for vaccine events, training, education, and focus groups. 
• Assistance in providing access to vaccination activities, including transportation and mileage reimbursement (at the federal rate or according to agency policy, whichever is less).
• Coverage of transportation costs such as bus fare vouchers, ride share programs, and taxi fare. Note: Uber and Lyft offer free ride programs for vaccination. 
• Personnel Examples include meeting facilitators, vaccinators, and translators.

Funding Restrictions

PAVE funds are not allowed to be used for food or drinks, construction costs, purchase of vehicles, personal care outside of vaccination events, and vaccine incentives. 

PAVE funds cannot replace other federal, state, or local funds that would otherwise be available for the proposed COVID-19 related activities. Applicants may not reduce or reallocate federal, state, or local funds for a particular activity or purchase specifically because PAVE funds are available. 

Questions?

 Email the PAVE program. 

Reporting Requirements

A completed PAVE Post Project Impact Report is required to be submitted once awarded grant funds are spent. Additionally, monthly Financial Status Reports are required on the 15^th of each month and must include supporting documentation in order to be reimbursed for expenses. Financial Status Reports will no longer be required once the project incurs no further costs. 

Note: Both reports are included in the application packet (PDF) for reference. 

Compliance Requirements

All award recipients must comply with the PAVE program requirements and related federal award guidance. Recipients must comply with the applicable provisions of the Federal Office of Management and Budget’s Uniform Guidance for Federal Awards, 2 CFR Part 200, which includes maintaining appropriate programmatic and financial records. PAVE funds must be tracked and accounted for separate from an organization’s general operating funds. 

Questions?

Email the PAVE program with any questions.