On November 30, Governor Mike DeWine announced a new program to help improve indoor air quality and reduce the transmission of COVID-19 at senior living facilities, including nursing homes, assisted living centers, and adult day centers.
The $28 million program was created using federal CARES Act funding to address indoor air quality through HVAC inspections, portable air filtration systems, new filtration systems, maintenance on current systems, and other interventions. Eligible recipients can receive up to $15,000.
“As we move into colder months and spend more time inside, proper ventilation and filtration are even more important to stop the spread of COVID-19,” said Gov. DeWine.
The program was approved by the Bureau of Workers’ Compensation (BWC) Board of Directors at a special meeting on November 25. The BWC will administer the program and applications are available on the BWC website. Additional questions about the program should be emailed to grants@bwc.state.oh.us.