Millions in Funding Leveraged from Member Groups

The SCHEART project receives funding and support from SCDHEC, using funding from the Office of the Assistant Secretary for Preparedness and Response under the Hospital Preparedness Program (HPP). The HPP has approved funding for support of more than sixty hospitals and healthcare facilities with amateur radio equipment and the SCHEART network infrastructure. The USC-CPHP, SCETV and SCDHEC, and SCHA work closely to leverage funding and support for this project. Through their relationships and the direct support of the ARRL Section Manager, Dr. Jim Boener, N2ZZ and SEC Charlie Miller, AE4UX, we have been able to leverage in excess of 4 million dollars in funding and resources for the SCHEART initiative. This level of funding and support for amateur radio is possible because of the close working relationship between the various groups.