Expanded Hours
ID: 349045Type: 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 Expanded Hours (EH) program for Fiscal Year 2025, aimed at increasing access to health center services by extending operating hours. Eligible applicants, specifically active Health Center Program award recipients with an H80 grant, can apply for grants to support initiatives that align with community health needs, with a total funding pool of $60 million available for approximately 120 awards, each potentially reaching up to $500,000. This initiative is critical for addressing healthcare disparities and ensuring primary care availability, with project periods running from December 1, 2024, to November 30, 2026. Interested organizations must submit their proposals via Grants.gov by June 24, 2024, and provide supplemental information through HRSA Electronic Handbooks by July 23, 2024; for further inquiries, contact BPHCFunding@hrsa.gov.

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    Posted
    The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services has issued a Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) for Fiscal Year 2025 under the Health Center Program Expanded Hours initiative (HRSA-25-084). The program aims to increase access to health center services by extending operating hours to better align with community needs. A total of $60 million is available, with individual grants of up to $500,000 for approximately 120 health centers. Eligibility is restricted to active Health Center Program operational grant recipients. Applicants must submit their proposals in two phases: the first phase via Grants.gov by June 24, 2024, and supplemental information via HRSA Electronic Handbooks by July 23, 2024. The funding may cover equipment and minor renovations, with no cost-sharing required. Awardees are expected to increase their service hours within six months of receiving funds and must document their progress. The initiative emphasizes the need for collaborative partnerships and community outreach to address health care disparities and ensure the availability of primary care services during expanded hours. The project periods are set from December 1, 2024, to November 30, 2026, with performance evaluations influencing future funding decisions.
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