Living Organ Donation Reimbursement Program (LODRP)
ID: 355747Type: Posted
Overview

Buyer

Health Resources and Services Administration (HHS-HRSA)

Award Range

$0 - $8M

Eligible Applicants

Others

Funding Category

Health

Funding Instrument

Cooperative Agreement

Opportunity Category

Discretionary

Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement

Yes

Original Source

https://grants.gov/search-results-detail/355747
Timeline
    Description

    The Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) has announced the Living Organ Donation Reimbursement Program (LODRP) aimed at reducing financial barriers for individuals who wish to donate an organ. This program will provide means-tested reimbursements for eligible expenses such as lost wages, transportation, lodging, meals, and dependent care, thereby supporting living organ donors and promoting health equity. With an estimated total funding of $7.5 million available for the 2025 fiscal year, HRSA plans to award one cooperative agreement for a duration of up to three years, with applications due by April 18, 2025, and an expected award date of August 1, 2025. For further inquiries, interested parties can contact Allison Hutchings at livingdonorsupport@hrsa.gov or call (301) 443-2568.

    Point(s) of Contact
    livingdonorsupport@hrsa.gov
    Files
    Title
    Posted
    HRSA-25-082_rev1.pdf
    The Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) has announced the Living Organ Donation Reimbursement Program (LODRP) to mitigate financial barriers for living organ donors. The program aims to reimburse eligible donors for qualified expenses such as lost wages, transportation, lodging, meals, and dependent care. An estimated funding of $7.5 million is available for the 2025 fiscal year, with expectations of one cooperative agreement awarded for up to three years. Eligible applicants include a wide range of organizations, such as educational institutions, nonprofits, and government entities, while individuals cannot apply directly. Applications must be submitted by April 18, 2025, with an expected award date of August 1, 2025. The LODRP prioritizes supporting historically underserved communities and partnering with programs dedicated to educating about living organ donation. Evaluative criteria for applications will focus on identified needs in the organ transplantation ecosystem, the effectiveness of proposed solutions, and the organizational capabilities to manage budget and performance outcomes. This initiative reflects HRSA's commitment to improving health equity and access to quality health services through support for living organ donors.
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