Delta Region Community Health Systems Development Program
ID: 355363Type: Posted
Overview

Buyer

Health Resources and Services Administration (HHS-HRSA)

Award Range

$0 - $10M

Eligible Applicants

Others

Funding Category

Health

Funding Instrument

Cooperative Agreement

Opportunity Category

Discretionary

Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement

Yes
Timeline
    Description

    The Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) is offering the Delta Region Community Health Systems Development Program, a federal grant aimed at enhancing healthcare delivery in rural areas of the Delta region through comprehensive technical assistance. The program seeks to improve the financial and operational performance as well as the quality of care in rural healthcare organizations, including critical access hospitals and rural health clinics, by providing tailored support over a multi-year period. With an estimated total program funding of $10 million and a maximum award ceiling of $10 million, eligible applicants include non-profits, for-profits, public and private institutions, and government entities, all of which must demonstrate their capacity to address community healthcare needs effectively. Applications are due by March 18, 2025, and interested parties can contact Suzanne Snyder at RuralHospitals@hrsa.gov for further information.

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    Posted
    The Federal Office of Rural Health Policy's Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) for the Delta Region Community Health Systems Development Program aims to enhance healthcare delivery in rural areas of the Delta region through technical assistance. Applications are due by March 18, 2025, with expected funding of $10 million for a cooperative agreement supporting up to five years. Eligible applicants include non-profits, for-profits, public and private institutions, and government entities, targeting rural healthcare organizations like critical access hospitals and rural health clinics. The program focuses on improving financial and operational performance and quality of care in rural healthcare settings. Applicants must demonstrate capabilities in planning and providing multiyear technical assistance tailored to community healthcare needs, including service expansion, quality improvement, and workforce development. A comprehensive work plan, community engagement strategy, and evaluation measures are essential aspects of the application. Successful proposals will undergo a merit review assessing need, response, and resources, ensuring they align with the program's objectives and address significant health disparities in the Delta region, where poverty and healthcare access issues prevail. Funding decisions will be influenced by merit review results, available funds, and applicant performance history, with a goal of fostering sustainable healthcare improvements in underserved communities.
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