Press Release

Schumer, Gillibrand Announce Over $22.5 Million In Emergency Federal Funding For Coronavirus Testing In New York City

May 13, 2020

U.S. Minority Leader Charles E. Schumer and U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand today announced $22,875,973 in federal funding to help health centers in New York City respond to and contain the spread of the COVID-19 outbreak. Specifically, this funding will help health centers purchase, administer, and expand the use of COVID-19 testing. The funding was allocated by the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) through the Expanding Capacity for Coronavirus Testing (ECT) program.  

“Testing is imperative to our COVID-19 response and to the safe and successful reopening of New York’s businesses, schools, sporting events, and so much more,” said Senator Schumer. “This federal funding increases testing capacity in our state, will help beat back COVID-19, and contain a possible resurgence of the virus. I am proud to have secured this vital funding for New York and will continue to fight tooth and nail for a fully-funded testing strategy that keeps New Yorkers safe.” 

“To contain the spread of this disease and safely reopen schools and businesses, we must make COVID-19 testing widely available for all Americans,” said Senator Gillibrand“Our state has faced more cases of COVID-19 than any other state and this critical funding will make testing and treatment more accessible in New York City. As we fight to flatten the curve, I will continue to advocate for the resources needed during this pandemic.”

Funding recipients listed below:

New York City

 

The Addabbo Joseph P Family Health Center, Inc.

$753,304

Apicha Community Health Center

$183,784

Beacon Christian Community Health Center

$160,174

Bedford Stuyvesant Family Health Center, Inc.,

$337,789

The Betances Health Center

$178,894

Bronx Community Health Network

$1,813,999

Bronx Lebanon Integrated Service System, Inc.

$1,728,439

Brooklyn Plaza Medical Center

$207,259

Brownsville Community Development Corporation

$443,719

Care For The Homeless

$215,884

Charles B. Wang Community Health Center, Inc..

$1,037,914

Community Health Center of Richmond, Inc..

$271,339

Community Health Initiatives Inc.

$150,679

Community Health Project, Inc.

$131,929

Community Healthcare Network, Inc.

$915,484

Damian Family Care Centers, Inc.

$282,049

East Harlem Council For Human Services, Inc.

$268,219

Ezra Medical Center

$507,874

The Floating Hospital, Inc.

$382,489

HealthCare Choices NY, Inc.

$161,254

Heritage Health and Housing, Inc.

$164,494

Housing Works Health Services III, Inc.

$222,709

Institute For Family Health, The

$1,822,414

La Casa de Salud Inc.

$199,264

Montefiore Medical Center

$237,949

Morris Heights Health Center, Inc.

$942,229

New York City Health and Hospitals Corporation

$2,006,419

Oda Primary Health Care Center, Inc.

$1,018,939

Project Renewal, Inc.

$239,584

Ryan William F Community Health Center, Inc.

$854,749

Settlement Health and Medical Services, Inc.

$302,314

Sunset Park Health Council, Inc.

$2,199,139

Under 21

$117,019

Union Community Health Center, Inc.

$638,464

Upper Room Aids Ministry, Inc.: Adult Day Health Care Center

$169,729

Urban Health Plan, Inc.

$1,472,179

Vocational Instruction Project Community Services, Inc.

 

$135,904