Rural Program of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly (PACE) Planning and Development
ID: 358301Type: Posted
Overview

Buyer

Health Resources and Services Administration (HHS-HRSA)

Award Range

$0 - $500K

Eligible Applicants

Others

Funding Category

Health

Funding Instrument

Grant

Opportunity Category

Discretionary

Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement

Yes

Original Source

https://grants.gov/search-results-detail/358301
Timeline
    Description

    The Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) is offering a grant opportunity for the Rural Program of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly (PACE) Planning and Development, aimed at enhancing healthcare access for aging populations in rural areas. This initiative seeks to support organizations in either establishing new PACE sites or expanding existing programs to provide comprehensive medical and social services to elderly residents in designated rural regions. With a total funding pool of $2 million, HRSA plans to award four grants, each valued at $500,000, with applications due by April 17, 2025. Interested applicants can reach out to Katy Lloyd at klloyd@hrsa.gov for further information regarding eligibility and submission requirements.

    Point(s) of Contact
    klloyd@hrsa.gov
    Files
    Title
    Posted
    hrsa-25-101_final2.pdf
    The Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) from the Federal Office of Rural Health Policy outlines a funding initiative for the Rural Program of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly (PACE) Planning and Development, with applications due by April 17, 2025. The program aims to support organizations in developing or expanding PACE services in rural areas, targeting improved access to comprehensive medical and social services for elderly populations. With a funding pool of $2 million, the initiative expects to award four grants, each worth $500,000, with a total performance period of four years. Eligible applicants include public and private nonprofit or for-profit entities, including educational institutions, state and local governments, and health departments. These PACE programs aim to deliver integrated care while addressing unmet health needs in designated rural areas. Applicants must choose between two funding pathways—establishing a new PACE site or expanding an existing program. The review process will assess the applications based on criteria including need, response, reporting, impact, resources, and requested support. Successful applicants will collaborate with state agencies and CMS to complete appropriate applications and sustain these services beyond the funding period. The document serves as an essential guide for potential applicants by providing requirements, eligibility, budgetary guidelines, and submission criteria to foster rural healthcare improvement.
    Similar Opportunities
    Rural Residency Planning and Development (RRPD) program
    Health Resources and Services Administration
    The Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) is offering the Rural Residency Planning and Development (RRPD) program, aimed at enhancing healthcare access in rural areas by funding the establishment of new, sustainable residency programs. The program seeks to address physician workforce shortages by supporting the development of accredited residency programs in qualifying medical specialties such as family medicine, internal medicine, psychiatry, and obstetrics/gynecology. Eligible applicants include public or private institutions of higher education, rural hospitals, and Native American tribal organizations, with a total funding pool of $11.25 million available for up to 15 grants, each providing up to $750,000. Proposals are due by April 10, 2025, and interested parties can contact Jason Steele at ruralresidency@hrsa.gov for further information.
    Rural Residency Planning and Development Technical Assistance (RRPD-TA) Program
    Health Resources and Services Administration
    The Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) is offering a cooperative agreement through the Rural Residency Planning and Development Technical Assistance (RRPD-TA) Program, aimed at enhancing healthcare access in rural communities by supporting the establishment and sustainability of rural residency programs. The program seeks applicants to provide technical assistance to organizations developing these residency programs, with a focus on overcoming challenges related to workforce shortages and ensuring that physicians are trained to practice in rural areas. Eligible applicants include public and private non-profits, for-profit organizations, state and local governments, and tribal entities, with a total funding amount of up to $1.25 million available for one cooperative agreement over five years. Interested parties must submit their applications by March 18, 2025, and can contact Jason Steele at JSteele@hrsa.gov for further information.
    Rural Healthcare Provider Transition Project
    Health Resources and Services Administration
    The Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) is offering a cooperative agreement for the Rural Healthcare Provider Transition Project, aimed at providing technical assistance to small rural hospitals and rural health clinics (RHCs) to enhance their transition to value-based healthcare. The project focuses on improving quality, efficiency, patient experience, and safety in rural healthcare settings, aligning with the government's commitment to health equity and addressing the unique challenges faced by these providers. Eligible applicants include a wide range of organizations, such as public and private institutions, non-profits, and local governments, with a total funding amount of $800,000 available for this initiative. Applications are due by April 14, 2025, and interested parties can contact Jeanene Meyers at ruralhospitals@hrsa.gov for further information.
    Regional Telehealth Resource Centers
    Health Resources and Services Administration
    The Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) is offering funding opportunities for the Regional Telehealth Resource Centers (RTRC) and National Telehealth Resource Centers (NTRC) programs for Fiscal Year 2025. The objective of this funding is to enhance telehealth services in rural, frontier, and medically underserved populations by providing technical assistance, training, and resources to healthcare organizations and providers. This initiative is crucial for improving health outcomes and addressing health disparities through increased access to telehealth technologies. HRSA plans to allocate a total of $3,900,000 to fund 12 RTRCs and $650,000 for 2 NTRCs, with applications due by April 14, 2025, and anticipated awards announced by August 1, 2025. Interested applicants can contact Sophia Rhoades at srhoades1@hrsa.gov for further information.
    Telehealth Rapid Response Center
    Health Resources and Services Administration
    The Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) is offering a funding opportunity for the Telehealth Rapid Response Center (HRSA-25-044) aimed at enhancing telehealth services for underserved populations in the United States. This initiative seeks to conduct rapid data analyses and short-term research studies to evaluate the impact of telehealth policies and improve access to care. The funding, totaling $950,000, is intended to support research that informs stakeholders about telehealth trends and disparities, with applications due by April 15, 2025, and awards expected to be announced by August 1, 2025. Interested applicants can reach out to Stephanie Miller at smiller3@hrsa.gov for further information.
    Primary Care Training and Enhancement—Residency Training in Street Medicine (PCTE-RTSM)
    Health Resources and Services Administration
    The Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) is offering a federal grant opportunity titled "Primary Care Training and Enhancement—Residency Training in Street Medicine (PCTE-RTSM)" aimed at enhancing training for residents in accredited primary care residency programs to effectively care for individuals experiencing homelessness. The program seeks to develop specialized training curricula, promote interprofessional collaboration, and improve cultural competencies, addressing critical health care challenges faced by homeless populations. With a total funding amount of $9.5 million available for up to 19 grants, each award can reach up to $500,000 annually over five years, and applications are due by March 20, 2025, with award announcements expected by July 1, 2025. For further inquiries, applicants can contact Steve Coulter, MD, at PCTE-RTSM@hrsa.gov or call (301) 945-3336.
    Rural Communities Opioid Response Program – Pathways
    Health Resources and Services Administration
    The Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) has announced a funding opportunity under the Rural Communities Opioid Response Program (RCORP) – Pathways initiative, aimed at enhancing behavioral health support for youth in rural areas. This program seeks to establish innovative pathway programs that introduce youth to behavioral health careers, engage them in peer-driven initiatives, and ensure the sustainability of these efforts through collaboration among various organizations. With a total funding pool of $4.8 million, grants of up to $400,000 will be awarded to approximately 12 recipients, with applications due by April 14, 2025, and project implementation expected to commence by September 2026. For further inquiries, interested applicants can contact Caitlin Dunn at ruralopioidresponse@hrsa.gov or call (301) 480-9743.
    Telehealth Research Center
    Health Resources and Services Administration
    The Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) is offering funding opportunities for the Telehealth Research Center (HRSA-25-045) and the Telehealth Rapid Response Center (HRSA-25-044) to enhance telehealth services for underserved populations in the United States. The objective of this funding is to conduct research that expands the evidence base for telehealth services, informing policy and programs while addressing disparities in access and effectiveness. This initiative is crucial for improving healthcare delivery and outcomes in rural and underserved communities, as it aims to fill knowledge gaps regarding telehealth's impact on population health and healthcare spending. Interested applicants, including public and private organizations, must submit their proposals by April 15, 2025, with a funding ceiling of $950,000 available for each center, and the performance period is set to begin on September 1, 2025. For further inquiries, contact Stephanie Miller at smiller3@hrsa.gov or call (301) 443-3348.
    Delta Region Community Health Systems Development Program
    Health Resources and Services Administration
    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.
    Rural Communities Opioid Response Program-Overdose Response
    Health Resources and Services Administration
    The Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) is offering a federal grant opportunity titled "Rural Communities Opioid Response Program-Overdose Response" aimed at enhancing healthcare services in rural areas by addressing substance use disorder (SUD) needs. The program seeks to establish or expand critical services such as naloxone distribution, treatment sites, and recovery housing, with a focus on culturally appropriate and accessible care, while actively involving individuals with lived experience in the planning and implementation processes. A total of $6 million is available for up to 20 grants, each with a maximum award of $300,000 for a one-year performance period beginning September 1, 2025. Interested applicants must submit their proposals by March 10, 2025, and can reach out to Diana Wang at ruralopioidresponse@hrsa.gov for further information.