Native Hawaiian Health Scholarship Program Administrative Support
ID: 355778Type: Posted
Overview

Buyer

Health Resources and Services Administration (HHS-HRSA)

Award Range

$0 - $500K

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/355778
Timeline
    Description

    The Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) is offering a cooperative agreement under the Native Hawaiian Health Scholarship Program (NHHSP) to provide administrative support for Native Hawaiian students pursuing health profession education. This initiative aims to enhance the number of healthcare providers serving the Native Hawaiian community by awarding scholarships that cover tuition and fees, along with stipends, in exchange for a commitment to serve in Hawaii for 2 to 4 years post-graduation. The total funding available for this opportunity is $500,000, with applications due by June 25, 2025. Eligible applicants must be Papa Ola Lokahi (POL), as designated by the Native Hawaiian Health Care Improvement Act, and can contact Cardora Barnes at cbarnes@hrsa.gov for further information.

    Point(s) of Contact
    cbarnes@hrsa.gov
    Files
    Title
    Posted
    Full_Announcement_of_HRSA-25-073.pdf
    The Bureau of Health Workforce is offering funding under the Native Hawaiian Health Scholarship Program (NHHSP) through the HRSA-25-073 opportunity. The program aims to provide administrative support for Native Hawaiian students pursuing health profession education, enhancing the number of healthcare providers serving Native Hawaiians. The total funding available is $500,000 for Fiscal Year 2025, focused on supporting one cooperative agreement. Eligible applicants must be Papa Ola Lokahi (POL), which is designated by the Native Hawaiian Health Care Improvement Act. The scholarships cover tuition and fees while providing stipends to participants in exchange for their commitment to serve the Native Hawaiian community post-education. Application submissions are due by June 25, 2025, and require registration with SAM.gov and Grants.gov. The application process includes detailed guidelines on contents, formats, and submission requirements, alongside criteria for evaluating applications. Awardees must adhere to federal regulations and submit performance data regularly. The initiative seeks to address significant health disparities faced by Native Hawaiians, such as obesity and diabetes, by increasing the number of culturally competent healthcare professionals in the state. The program emphasizes collaboration with various health care systems and the importance of maintaining scholarship recipients' commitments to serve their communities effectively.
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