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Additional Funding for Local Immunization Program

Original title: Dept/ Agency: Administration/Office of Management and Budget Action: (X) Ratifying (X) Authorizing (X) Amending Type of Service: Temporary Emergency Appropriation Purpose: To support the immunization program Funding Source: New Jersey Department of Health (NJDOH), Vaccine Preventable Disease Program Appropriation Amount: $37,800.00 Budget Year: 2026 Contract Period: July 1, 2025 - June 30, 2026 Contract Basis: ( ) Bid ( ) State Vendor ( ) Prof. Ser. ( ) EUS ( ) Fair & Open ( ) No Reportable Contributions ( ) RFP ( ) RFQ ( ) Private Sale (X) Grant ( ) Sub-recipient ( ) n/a Additional Information: 7R5a- adopted on October 22, 2025, which approved a grant amount of $388,000.00 from New Jersey Department of Health. An additional funding of $37,800.00 has since been awarded for the Immunization Program, bringing the total grant award to $425,800.00. Funds accepted by Apply and Accept Resolution will be submitted under separate cover as File ID #26-0630. Operating Agency: Department of Health and Community Wellness Two-Thirds vote of full membership required.

Record date · May 20, 2026

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What This Bill Does

This resolution authorizes an additional $37,800 in funding from the New Jersey Department of Health to support the local immunization program for the 2026 budget year. This brings the total grant award for the program to $425,800.

Why it matters

The city is increasing its budget for immunization services by $37,800, which expands the total available funding for the Department of Health and Community Wellness to provide vaccine-related services through June 30, 2026.

Who It Affects

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Directly affected

Department of Health and Community Wellness

The department is the operating agency responsible for managing the immunization program and the additional grant funds.

Directly affected

New Jersey Department of Health

The department is the grantor providing the additional $37,800 in funding.

Key Facts

  • The resolution authorizes an additional $37,800 in grant funding for the immunization program.
  • The total grant award for the immunization program is now $425,800, following a previous approval of $388,000 on October 22, 2025.
  • The funding is provided by the New Jersey Department of Health, Vaccine Preventable Disease Program.
  • The contract period for these funds runs from July 1, 2025, to June 30, 2026.
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  • The Department of Health and Community Wellness is the operating agency for these funds.
  • The resolution requires a two-thirds vote of the full membership for adoption.
  • The funds are categorized as a temporary emergency appropriation for the 2026 budget year.
  • Acceptance of these funds will be processed under a separate file, ID #26-0630.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is this money being used for?
The funds are designated to support the immunization program managed by the Department of Health and Community Wellness.
Where is the money coming from?
The funding is provided by the New Jersey Department of Health's Vaccine Preventable Disease Program.
How much total funding has been approved for this program?
The total award is $425,800, which includes the original $388,000 and the new $37,800 addition.

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Grant Augmentation

The city is utilizing a supplemental grant award to increase the total budget for an existing immunization program by approximately 9.7%.

New Jersey Department of HealthDepartment of Health and Community Wellness

Connected Entities

Department of Health and Community Wellness, New Jersey Department of Health, Office of Management and Budget
OrganizationDepartment of Health and Community Wellness“Operating agency responsible for the immunization program.”Map →
OrganizationNew Jersey Department of Health“Funding source for the immunization grant.”Map →
OrganizationOffice of Management and Budget“Department managing the appropriation.”Map →

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