Public Education for Living Organ Donation Reimbursement Program (PE-LODRP)
ID: 355748Type: Posted
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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
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    The Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) is offering a funding opportunity for the Public Education for Living Organ Donation Reimbursement Program (PE-LODRP), aimed at enhancing awareness and access to financial support for living organ donors, particularly in medically underserved communities. The program will provide up to $500,000 annually through a cooperative agreement to a single recipient, focusing on outreach and education initiatives that address the financial and logistical challenges faced by potential living organ donors. This initiative is critical in addressing the significant shortage of organs available for transplant, as it seeks to improve public health outcomes and increase organ donation rates among diverse populations. Interested applicants, including public and private educational institutions, nonprofits, for-profits, and government entities, must submit their applications by April 18, 2025, and can contact Allison Hutchings at livingdonorsupport@hrsa.gov for further information.

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    The Health Systems Bureau, through the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA), has announced a funding opportunity for the Public Education for Living Organ Donation Reimbursement Program (PE-LODRP), with applications due by April 18, 2025. The program aims to enhance awareness of the Living Organ Donation Reimbursement Program, especially among medically underserved communities. It will provide up to $500,000 annually to a single cooperative agreement recipient for outreach and education initiatives targeting the financial and logistical challenges faced by potential living organ donors. Eligible applicants include various organizations such as public and private higher education institutions, nonprofits, for-profits, and government entities. The program seeks to address disparities in organ donation rates and improve public health outcomes by increasing access to financial support for living organ donors. Applications must follow specific guidelines covering project narratives, budgets, and organizational capabilities, with an emphasis on collaboration and outreach effectiveness. The selection process involves merit reviews based on need, response quality, evaluation measures, impact potential, and resource capabilities. The program underscores HRSA's commitment to health equity and enhancing organ donation rates among diverse populations.
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