The Illinois Department of Public Health recognizes the need to improve immunization efforts across the state, and to this end, has established the Immunize Illinois Coalition Grant. The grant will provide initial funding to establish a single statewide coalition. The new coalition will bring together various immunization stakeholders with the goal with the primary goal of creating a collaborative environment where resources, expertise, and strategies can be pooled to address the complex challenges hindering optimal immunization coverage. The grant provides financial support for essential elements such as coalition meetings, additional staffing, services, tools, and other relevant items crucial to the establishment and sustainability of networks of organizations committed to advancing public health through improved immunization rates.
