Service Area Competition
ID: 354804Type: Posted
Overview

Buyer

Health Resources and Services Administration (HHS-HRSA)

Award Range

$0 - $0

Eligible Applicants

Others

Funding Category

Health

Funding Instrument

Grant

Opportunity Category

Discretionary

Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement

Yes
Timeline
    Description

    The Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) has announced a Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) for the Service Area Competition (SAC) under the Health Center Program for fiscal year 2025. This funding aims to maintain accessible, affordable, and high-quality primary health care for underserved populations, with a focus on improving health outcomes for groups such as the homeless and seasonal agricultural workers. Approximately $244,461,600 is available to support up to 88 awards, with applications due by October 15, 2024, for Phase 1 and supplemental information required by November 14, 2024. Interested applicants, primarily private non-profit entities and public agencies, can contact HRSA at bphcsac@hrsa.gov for further details.

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    Posted
    The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services has announced a Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) for the Health Center Program's Service Area Competition (SAC) for fiscal year 2025, under funding number HRSA-25-016. The funding aims to maintain accessible, affordable, and high-quality primary health care for underserved populations. The application process has two phases: Phase 1 requires submission via Grants.gov by October 15, 2024, while Phase 2 requires supplemental information submitted through HRSA Electronic Handbooks by November 14, 2024. Approximately $244,461,600 is available for funding, supporting up to 88 awards, with eligibility primarily for non-profit entities and public agencies. The program objectives include improving health outcomes for groups such as the homeless and seasonal agricultural workers, ensuring services are available regardless of patients' ability to pay. Applications must demonstrate how organizations plan to meet patient targets and comply with Health Center Program requirements. The NOFO outlines detailed submission instructions, including eligibility criteria, required forms, and narrative content, emphasizing the importance of community input and collaboration in addressing health needs. The funding relies on appropriated funds and the successful execution of proposed objectives.
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