Webinar Opportunity: CFO’s Role during the COVID-19 Pandemic
Governor Reopening Targeted for May 8 in North-Central, Northwest
HHS Announces Additional Allocations of CARES Act Provider Relief Fund
PPE Procurement Opportunity with Devereux
Opportunity for PPE Through PA’s B2B Interchange Directory
2020 Federal Grants Technical Assistance Webinar
Mark your calendars and plan to join us for a FREE Federal Grants Technical Assistance Webinar on
May 21 from 10:00 am – 11:15 am. The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS),
Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA), Region III Office, will present key steps
and resources for seeking federal grants. This session is recommended for community partners
interested in learning more about federal grant support for health and human service programs.
Individuals at all levels of experiences, from those considering a first grant submission to those with prior grant writing experience, are welcome.
Topics that will be covered are:
– Overview of HHS/HRSA national and regional offices
– Identifying federal grant opportunities
– Navigating the federal grant application process
– Accessing technical assistance resources
– Overview of fiscal grant requirements
Presenters:
Rhonda Jackson, MSW
Public Health Analyst
HRSA/Office of Regional Operations
Region III – Philadelphia Regional Office
Stephanie Sowalsky, CPA
Special Assistant to the Director of Division of Financial Integrity
HRSA/Office of Financial Assistance and Management (OFAM)
In order to receive the link to the webinar, you will need to register here. The link will be sent out a few
days prior to the webinar.
Joint Hearing on Wolf Administration’s Response to COVID-19: Watch Live
The Pennsylvania Senate will be holding a Joint Hearing on Wolf Administration’s Response to COVID-19 on Thursday, April 23 at 10:00 am – Watch Live
Released: Apr 22, 2020
Thursday, April 23 at 10 am
Senate Chamber and Virtual Participation
JOINT HEARING
Senate Community, Economic & Recreational Development Committee
AND
Senate Veterans Affairs & Emergency Preparedness Committee
10:00 Opening Remarks
Panel #1
- Gene Barr, President and CEO, Pennsylvania Chamber of Business and Industry
- Gordon Denlinger, State Director, NFIB Pennsylvania
- Jon O’Brien, Executive Director, General Contractors Association of Pennsylvania
- Bill Festa, President, Pennsylvania Association of Realtors
- Matt Stuckey, President, Stuckey Automotive
- Heather Miller, CEO, School Express, Inc.
11:00 Panel #2
- Rachel Levine, Secretary, Pennsylvania Department of Health (DOH)
- Dennis Davin, Secretary, Pennsylvania Department of Community & Economic Development (DCED)
- David (Randy) Padfield, Director, Pennsylvania Emergency Management Agency (PEMA)
1:00 Adjournment
New COVID-19 Healthcare Workforce Toolkit Released
The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) and the Assistant Secretary of Preparedness and Response (ASPR) released a new COVID-19 Healthcare Workforce toolkit. The toolkit includes a variety of resources and tools for decision-makers managing health care challenges associated with the COVID-19 pandemic. The toolkit builds on the steps that CMS has taken to ensure health care facilities are fully staffed and equipped to treat COVID-19 patients as efficiently as possible. It also provides up-to-date best practices so that state and local health care decision makers have a resource to know what’s been implemented in the field and to find out how it’s working. The toolkit includes an assistance center, information exchange of case studies, and additional peer-to-peer communications.
Disability Rights of PA Seeking Public Comment
Monday, April 20, 2020, Disability Rights of Pennsylvania (DRP) started its 45-day public comment period for fiscal year 2021 annual program goals and objectives. DRP invites public feedback on the issues that matter most to individuals with disabilities, along with their families and organizations supporting them. June 4, 2020, will be the final day to offer public comments. DRP is hosting one live webinar (details TBD) to accept public comment. Keep up to date on our page and social media for more information on how to participate.
Specifically, DRP would like to hear your ideas about the impact of COVID-19, any associated advocacy that should be facilitated because of the virus, as well as current, new, and emerging issues since last year’s comment period:
- How we can ensure the protection of civil and human rights
- The training opportunities we should make available for people with disabilities, family members, and for people who provide supports and the general community.
DRP is the federally authorized protection and advocacy system in Pennsylvania to provide legal and advocacy services to persons with disabilities.
DRP staff works diligently statewide to:
- Improve disability service and social systems
- Work to ensure civil rights and to empower the community
- Provide technical and training assistance
We welcome your participation in this process and thank you for your time and input. Let’s continue this advocacy together.
– Thank you, from all of us at Disability Rights Pennsylvania
Wolf Administration Announces Business Loan Deferrals
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
April 22, 2020
Harrisburg, PA – Today, Department of Community and Economic Development (DCED) Secretary Dennis Davin announced that the Pennsylvania Industrial Development Authority (PIDA), Pennsylvania Minority Business Development Authority (PMBDA), and Commonwealth Financing Authority (CFA) are deferring loans and that the maturity dates and amortization schedules of all applicable loans are extended by three additional calendar months.
“As we look to the future for a phased reopening of Pennsylvania’s economy, it is imperative that we provide relief to businesses affected by the administration’s stay-at-home order,” said Sec. Davin. “Businesses statewide have been cooperative and made sacrifices for the health and safety of their communities, and we are committed to supporting them through the next steps ahead.”
PIDA borrowers with payments due in April, May, and June of 2020 are deferred. All other terms and conditions of all applicable loans remain unchanged.
PMBDA borrowers with payments due in April, May, and June of 2020, including principal, interest, and any associated feeds are deferred. Accrual of interest that would be included with deferred payments is suspended. All other terms and conditions of all applicable loans remain unchanged.
CFA borrowers except for PENNWORKS loans, with payments due in April, May, and June of 2020, including principal, interest, and any associated fees are deferred. Accrual of interest that would be included with deferred payments is suspended. All other terms of all applicable loans remain unchanged.
DCED continues to update its website with financial and other resources.
Businesses seeking further guidance and clarification from DCED can also contact its customer service resource account at ra-dcedcs@pa.gov. For the most up-to-date information on COVID-19, Pennsylvanians should follow www.governor.pa.gov and www.doh.pa.gov.
MEDIA CONTACTS: Casey Smith, casesmith@pa.gov
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