Delta Health Systems Implementation Program
ID: 357868Type: Posted
Overview

Buyer

Health Resources and Services Administration (HHS-HRSA)

Award Range

$0 - $400K

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 the Delta Health Systems Implementation Program (DSIP), a federal grant aimed at enhancing healthcare delivery in rural areas of the Delta region. This program seeks to fund projects that improve the financial sustainability of rural healthcare organizations, focusing on areas such as financial and operational improvement, quality enhancement, telehealth, and workforce development. With a total funding pool of $2 million, the program will award up to five grants, each with a maximum of $400,000, to eligible organizations located in the 252 counties and parishes across eight states, including Alabama, Arkansas, Illinois, Kentucky, Louisiana, Mississippi, Missouri, and Tennessee. Interested applicants must submit their proposals by March 20, 2025, and can contact HRSA at RuralHospitals@hrsa.gov for further information.

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    The Delta Health Systems Implementation Program (DSIP) by the Federal Office of Rural Health Policy aims to enhance healthcare delivery in rural areas of the Delta region through financial sustainability projects. This funding opportunity, with an application deadline of March 20, 2025, offers five grants of up to $400,000 each, totaling $2 million for fiscal year 2025. Eligible entities include public and private educational institutions, non-profit organizations, for-profits, governmental units, and Native American tribes within the 252 counties of the Delta region. Applicants must propose projects focusing on financial improvements, quality initiatives, telehealth expansions, or workforce development, and have previously received technical assistance within the past five years. The application process requires registering on SAM.gov and Grants.gov, submitting various components including a project narrative and budget, and adhering to specified eligibility criteria. The review process will assess the application based on need, response, performance evaluation, impact, resources, and costs. Award notices are anticipated by August 1, 2025, and projects are expected to span a two-year period starting September 1, 2025. Post-award requirements emphasize compliance with federal regulations and detailed reporting on project outcomes.
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