Priority Workforce Testing & Telemundo's Project Innovation Grant

January 26, 2021

Below you will find information about priority workforce testing and Telemundo's Project Innovation non-profit grant. 
 

Priority Testing 
Thank you for doing everything you can to keep our community safe, especially those in our most vulnerable populations. The State is working hard to make sure our residents have access to the COVID-19 vaccination as soon as possible. While vaccination is a priority—we still need to follow all local and state health guidelines and best practices, including getting tested.

Find a testing site near you 

Connecticut continues to provide no-cost testing to those who need it, including those living in densely populated areas, those living in congregate settings, or those who don’t have access to insurance. If you fall into one of these categories, you should get tested regularly – especially if you have symptoms.

The State recently launched a Priority Workforce Testing program to provide priority access testing for the following workforce categories: 

  • Teachers/School Support Staff (including Bus Drivers) 
  • Early Childhood/Child Care Professionals 
  • Police Officers 
  • Fire Fighters 
  • Paramedics/EMT 
  • National Guard 
  • Dispatchers

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This program allows those in these categories to get tested quickly without having to interrupt their work day. Please note that this is a limited access program and is not intended for the family and friends of these workers. To find a Priority Workforce testing site near you, visit ct.gov/priorityworkforcetest.

 

Project Innovation Grant 

NBC 4 New York and Telemundo 47 Project Innovation grant challenge is still open! We are welcoming all eligible non-profits to apply with more than $300,000 in funding available for New York, New Jersey and Connecticut organizations. Applications will be accepted until February 12. 
 
If you have questions or would like to learn more about Project Innovation, we invite you to join the Project Innovation Webinar, details below.
 
Webinar Date: Wednesday, January 27th
Webinar Time: 1:00-2:00pm EST / 10:00-11:00am PST
Webinar Registration Link: https://siliconvalleycf.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_qn8yph7_Tm6RrOEVClME7g
 
Project Innovation Notes:

  • Project Innovation is a competitive grant challenge presented by the Comcast NBCUniversal Foundation and NBCUniversal Owned Television Stations (NBC/Telemundo stations).
  • Grant applications can be submitted online from Friday, January 8 to Friday, February 12, 2021.
  • Grant winners will be announced by NBC/Telemundo stations and the Comcast NBCUniversal Foundation in May 2021.
  • Qualified 501(c)(3) organizations located in 11 markets served by the owned stations can apply for a grant. 
  • Project Innovation website and application portal are available in English and Spanish.
  • Grant Winner Categories 
    • Community Engagement: Programs that enable individuals to engage and volunteer in their communities.
    • Culture of Inclusion: Programs that encourage equitable access, opportunities, and resources for traditionally underrepresented communities.
    • Next Generation Storytellers: Programs that promote access and develop pathways for emerging talent, diverse voices, and underrepresented youth to explore careers in arts, news, sports and entertainment.
    • Youth Education and Empowerment: In-school and out-of-school programs that equip youth with the tools they need to succeed, including STEM/ STEAM education and youth entrepreneurship.