Rural Veterans Health Access Program
ID: 355366Type: 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

Original Source

https://grants.gov/search-results-detail/355366
Timeline
    Description

    The Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) is offering funding through the Rural Veterans Health Access Program (RVHAP) to enhance healthcare access for veterans living in rural areas. This initiative aims to support states in improving care coordination and expanding access to healthcare services for underserved populations, including geriatric and minority veterans. The program is particularly significant as it fosters collaboration with the Department of Veterans Affairs to address the unique healthcare needs of rural veterans. Up to three cooperative agreements will be awarded, totaling $600,000, with applications due by February 5, 2025. Interested applicants must be states currently receiving Medicare Rural Hospital Flexibility Program funds and can contact Jessica Sanders at jsanders@hrsa.gov for further information.

    Point(s) of Contact
    jsanders@hrsa.gov
    Files
    Title
    Posted
    HRSA-25-036.pdf
    The Federal Office of Rural Health Policy is offering funding through the Rural Veterans Health Access Program (RVHAP) with an application deadline of February 5, 2025. This initiative targets states to enhance healthcare access for veterans in rural areas, specifically focusing on underserved populations such as geriatric and minority veterans. Up to three cooperative agreements, totaling $600,000, will be awarded, with individual allocations not exceeding $200,000 for three budget periods from August 2025 to July 2028. Eligible applicants include states currently receiving Medicare Rural Hospital Flexibility Program funds. The program prioritizes collaboration with the Department of Veterans Affairs and aims to improve care coordination, benefits counseling, and billing practices for local veterans. The application process requires registrations with SAM.gov and Grants.gov, along with a comprehensive proposal including an abstract, narrative, budget, and stakeholder engagement plans. Key aspects of the review process will evaluate the applicant's understanding of rural veterans' needs and their strategic response to increase access and care quality. Successful applicants must adhere to federal regulations and reporting requirements post-award, emphasizing the program's commitment to improving healthcare delivery in rural veteran communities.
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