Rural Health Care Services Outreach Program
ID: 355368Type: 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/355368
Timeline
    Description

    The Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) is offering a funding opportunity through the Rural Health Care Services Outreach Program, aimed at enhancing health care service delivery in rural communities. This program seeks to support organizations in promoting outreach and improving health care services, particularly addressing health disparities related to maternal health and chronic conditions. Eligible applicants include a wide range of public and private non-profit and for-profit entities, with a focus on collaborative partnerships among health care providers. The total funding available is $13 million, with up to 50 grants expected to be awarded, ranging from $250,000 to $300,000 per year for a maximum of four years. Applications are due by January 27, 2025, and interested parties can contact Kanokphan Mew Pongsiri at RuralOutreachProgram@hrsa.gov for further information.

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    hrsa-25-038.pdf
    The Federal Office of Rural Health Policy has announced a funding opportunity for the Rural Health Care Services Outreach Program (Opportunity number: HRSA-25-038) aimed at enhancing outreach and improving health care service delivery in rural communities. Applications are due by January 27, 2025, with awards expected by April 1, 2025. The program allocates $13 million, offering up to 50 grants (40 Regular Track and 10 Special Track), with funding ranging from $250,000 to $300,000 per year for a maximum of four years. Eligible applicants include public and private non-profit and for-profit organizations, emphasizing the need for partnerships among multiple health care providers. Key program goals include expanding health service delivery, engaging local resources, and directly addressing health disparities among rural populations, particularly focusing on maternal health and chronic conditions. Applicants must demonstrate experience in serving rural underserved populations, complete necessary registrations with SAM.gov and Grants.gov, and adhere to comprehensive application requirements including detailed project narratives, consortium participation, and sustainability plans. The selection process will evaluate applications based on need, response quality, evaluation measures, impact, resources, and support requested. Emphasis is placed on innovative, evidence-based solutions tailored to the health challenges unique to rural areas.
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