Service Area Competition
ID: 354485Type: 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) is offering a funding opportunity under the Health Center Program's Service Area Competition (SAC) to ensure the continuity of affordable and high-quality primary health care for underserved populations. This grant aims to support private non-profit entities and public agencies in the U.S. or its territories, including tribal and community-based organizations, in delivering comprehensive health services regardless of patients' ability to pay. Approximately $339,987,150 is available to fund up to 64 awards, with applications due in two phases: Phase 1 by August 19, 2024, and Phase 2 by August 26, 2024. For further inquiries, applicants can contact Ashley Vigil and Julia Tillman at BPHCSAC@hrsa.gov or call (301) 594-4300.

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    Posted
    The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services is offering a funding opportunity (HRSA-25-012) for the Health Center Program's Service Area Competition (SAC) to ensure the continuity of affordable, accessible, and high-quality primary health care for underserved populations. Applications are due in two phases: Phase 1 by August 19, 2024, and Phase 2 by August 26, 2024. Approximately $339,987,150 is anticipated to be available to fund up to 64 awards, which may be in the form of competing continuation, competing supplement, or new awards. Eligible applicants include private non-profit entities and public agencies in the U.S. or its territories, including tribal and community-based organizations. The program aims to improve the health of underserved groups, deliver comprehensive services without regard for the patient’s ability to pay, and maintain a strong collaborative network of healthcare providers. Applications must clearly demonstrate the need for services, detailed project plans, and anticipated patient targets. Significant changes from previous funding announcements include reduced page limits for applications and updated patient targets reflecting recent data. This notice underscores the importance of ongoing support for vulnerable populations as part of the Health Center Program’s efforts to enhance community health access.
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