The purpose of this funding opportunity is to identify one organization that can partner with the New York State Department of Health (NYSDOH) Office of Health Emergency Preparedness (OHEP) and the regional Health Emergency Preparedness Coalitions (HEPCs) to provide clinical leadership and serve as a liaison to the Metropolitan Area Region NYSDOH HEPCs. The Clinical Advisor will provide input on coalition emergency preparedness and response plans as well as state and regional level medical surge plans, HEPC level exercises and training activities reflecting clinical roles and responsibilities with the goal of strengthening and enhancing the readiness of the health care delivery system.
Key Dates:
Release Date: May 1, 2026
Applications Due: May 15, 2026
DOH Contact Name & Address:
Kristen Townsend, Director
Office of Health Emergency Preparedness
New York State Department of Health
800 No Pearl Street, Suite 322
Albany, NY 12204-2719
Telephone: (518) 474-2893
Email: OHEP@health.ny.gov
Health Care Emergency Preparedness Coalition Clinical Advisement – Metropolitan Area Region (PDF)
