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County hears plan for $67,235 health subgrant to fund tobacco education and asthma home visits
Summary
County staff described a $67,235 tri-county subgrant that will fund 1.5 FTE across tobacco education and asthma home visiting programs, run as a six‑month contract through Dec. 31, 2025, with a follow‑up contract expected to cover the remainder of the fiscal year.
Anaconda Deer Lodge County commissioners placed on the agenda a $67,235 subgrant to support chronic disease prevention and health promotion programs that county health staff said will fund tobacco education and an asthma home‑visiting program.
“This is in the amount of $67,235,” the presenter said, adding the award is “about half of what we normally receive.” The presenter said the contract as written runs through Dec. 31, 2025, and county staff expect a second contract to extend funding through June 30 to complete the fiscal year.
County staff said the award funds a total of 1.5 full‑time equivalent positions: a 0.5 FTE portion of a tobacco education specialist (based in Anaconda Deer Lodge County), a 0.25 FTE office‑manager contribution, and a 0.25 FTE public health nurse who provides the asthma home‑visiting service. The presenter said the programs have continued operation while awaiting a signed contract and that the county is currently meeting or exceeding client goals.
The presenter also noted an incentive structure for enrollment: “There’s about a $1,200 incentive for every additional people that we enroll,” she said, and added the county may qualify for additional incentive funds this year because enrollment has exceeded the quarterly target.
Commissioners confirmed the project will serve a tri‑county service area that includes Anaconda Deer Lodge County, Granite County and Powell County, and discussed how the tobacco education specialist’s time is split across the three counties. After questions and discussion the commission moved to place the item on the agenda for action.
The county did not record a vote in the transcript excerpt; the item was placed on the agenda for approval.
