Opportunity Information: Apply for 2010 ONC REC S
Apply for 2010 ONC REC S
- The Office of the National Coordinator in the recovery act sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009, Health Information Technology Extension Program Regional Centers" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 93.718 Health Information Technology Regional Extension Centers Program.
- This funding opportunity was created on Mar 29, 2010 and posted on Mar 29, 2010.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Apr 30, 2010. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $1,600,000.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 70 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: Others (see text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility for clarification).
- Eligible applicants are limited to (a) recipients of a Regional Extension Center cooperative agreement and (b) REC applicants who were successful in their pre applications due December 22nd , 2009, and were invited to submit a full application. As explained in Section I above, CAHs and Rural Hospitals are vital components of the rural health care system in the United States. In recognition of their vital roles, the purpose of this supplemental funding is to ensure the provision of services to CAH and Rural Hospitals by the RECs that will be funded under FOA No. EP HIT 09 003. Accordingly, this competition is limited to those organizations that have been or will be selected to receive an REC cooperative agreement under FOA No. EP HIT 09 003. Funds can only be used to assist CAH and Rural Hospitals that the REC intended to serve in their original application.
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Opportunity Summary:
This grant opportunity, funded under the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009, supports the Health Information Technology Extension Program through Regional Extension Centers (RECs). It is structured as a cooperative agreement, meaning recipients are expected to work closely with the Office of the National Coordinator for Health Information Technology (ONC) and follow specific federal milestones, performance measures, and reporting rules. The opportunity is labeled as a two-year expansion supplement, designed to add funds to existing REC awards rather than create an entirely new standalone program.
The main purpose of the supplement is to make sure RECs can fully deliver health IT support services to Critical Access Hospitals (CAHs) and other Rural Hospitals within their service areas. CAHs and rural hospitals are described as essential parts of the rural health care system, and ONC is offering this additional funding to ensure those facilities receive hands-on assistance comparable to what RECs provide to other priority provider groups. Importantly, the funds are not intended for expanding an REC into new territories or new hospital groups outside of what was already proposed; instead, they can only be used to assist the CAHs and rural hospitals the REC originally said it would serve in its initial REC application under FOA No. EP HIT 09 003.
Funding levels are based on an estimated need of about $12,000 per CAH or rural hospital that the REC supports through this supplemental program. The total award amounts in the announcement show an award floor of $50,000 and an award ceiling of $1,600,000, with an anticipated 70 awards. Because this is a supplement tied to the existing REC cooperative agreements, the detailed plans, metrics, and reporting requirements for the additional work are incorporated directly into the REC's cooperative agreement rather than being treated as a separate set of obligations.
Performance accountability is central to the design. The supplemental funding is tied to the same milestones established in the original REC funding opportunity announcement (EP HIT 09 003). Recipients are also required to use the customer relationship management (CRM) tool referenced in the original REC program as part of how they track progress and demonstrate milestone completion. In practice, this means RECs must document outreach, engagement, implementation support, and progress toward targeted outcomes using standardized tracking methods, and funding is connected to meeting those milestone expectations.
Evaluation requirements are also built in. The CAH and rural hospital activities funded through this supplement are included in the REC's biennial evaluation. However, ONC requires additional clarity for the supplemental work: a separate report, or a separate report section, must specifically cover the activities supported by these supplemental funds. This ensures the government can distinguish results attributable to the CAH/rural hospital expansion from the REC's base program performance.
Eligibility is narrow and limited to organizations already participating in the REC program pipeline. Applicants must be either (a) current recipients of an REC cooperative agreement, or (b) REC applicants who were successful at the pre-application stage (due December 22, 2009) and were invited to submit a full application. In other words, the competition is effectively restricted to those already selected or in the final selection process for REC cooperative agreements under FOA No. EP HIT 09 003, reinforcing that this is supplemental funding to strengthen an existing national implementation effort rather than open competition to new entities.
Administratively, the opportunity was posted March 29, 2010, with an original and current closing date of April 30, 2010, and an archive date of May 30, 2010. The funding opportunity number is 2010 ONC REC S, and it is listed under CFDA 93.718 (Health Information Technology Regional Extension Centers Program). A cost-sharing or matching requirement applies, signaling that recipients may need to contribute non-federal resources consistent with the program rules. Questions or access issues were directed to the email contact regionalcenterapplications@hhs.gov, and the administering agency is ONC within the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is this grant opportunity?
This is a government-funded grant opportunity under the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 (ARRA) that supports the Health Information Technology Extension Program through Regional Extension Centers (RECs). It is offered as a two-year expansion supplement to add funding to existing REC awards rather than create a new standalone program.
What type of award is it?
The opportunity is structured as a cooperative agreement. That means awardees are expected to work closely with the Office of the National Coordinator for Health Information Technology (ONC) and comply with federal milestones, performance measures, and reporting requirements tied to the REC program.
What is the main purpose of the supplement?
The supplement is intended to ensure RECs can fully deliver health IT support services to Critical Access Hospitals (CAHs) and other Rural Hospitals within the REC's service area. ONC describes CAHs and rural hospitals as essential parts of the rural health care system and is providing additional funding so they receive hands-on assistance comparable to other REC priority provider groups.
Can the supplemental funds be used to expand into new territories?
No. The funds are not intended for expanding an REC into new territories or new hospital groups outside what was already proposed. The supplement can only be used to assist the CAHs and rural hospitals the REC originally indicated it would serve in its initial REC application under FOA No. EP HIT 09 003.
Which hospitals can be supported with these funds?
Only Critical Access Hospitals (CAHs) and other Rural Hospitals that were already included in the REC's originally proposed service commitments under FOA No. EP HIT 09 003 can be supported with this supplemental funding.
How are funding levels determined?
Funding levels are based on an estimated need of about $12,000 per CAH or rural hospital supported through this supplemental program.
What are the minimum and maximum award amounts?
The announcement lists an award floor of $50,000 and an award ceiling of $1,600,000.
How many awards were anticipated?
The opportunity anticipated approximately 70 awards.
Are the supplement requirements separate from the existing REC cooperative agreement?
No. Because this is a supplement tied to existing REC cooperative agreements, the detailed plans, metrics, and reporting requirements for the additional work are incorporated into the REC's cooperative agreement rather than treated as a completely separate set of obligations.
What performance accountability requirements apply?
Performance accountability is central to the design. The supplemental funding is tied to the same milestones established in the original REC funding opportunity announcement (EP HIT 09 003). Funding is connected to meeting those milestone expectations.
Is a tracking tool required?
Yes. Recipients are required to use the customer relationship management (CRM) tool referenced in the original REC program to track progress and demonstrate milestone completion. This includes documenting outreach, engagement, implementation support, and progress toward targeted outcomes using standardized tracking methods.
How will the supplemental work be evaluated?
The CAH and rural hospital activities funded through this supplement are included in the REC's biennial evaluation. In addition, ONC requires extra clarity for the supplemental work: a separate report, or a separate report section, must specifically cover activities supported by these supplemental funds so results can be distinguished from the REC's base program performance.
Who is eligible to apply?
Eligibility is limited to organizations already participating in the REC program pipeline. Applicants must be either (a) current recipients of an REC cooperative agreement, or (b) REC applicants who were successful at the pre-application stage (due December 22, 2009) and were invited to submit a full application under FOA No. EP HIT 09 003.
Is this an open competition for new entities?
No. The competition is effectively restricted to those already selected or in the final selection process for REC cooperative agreements under FOA No. EP HIT 09 003, reflecting that the funding is a supplement to strengthen an existing national implementation effort.
What is the funding opportunity number?
The funding opportunity number is 2010 ONC REC S.
What CFDA program is associated with this opportunity?
This opportunity is listed under CFDA 93.718, Health Information Technology Regional Extension Centers Program.
Who is the administering agency?
The administering agency is the Office of the National Coordinator for Health Information Technology (ONC) within the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS).
What were the key dates for posting and closing?
The opportunity was posted on March 29, 2010. The original and current closing date was April 30, 2010. The archive date was May 30, 2010.
Is cost sharing or matching required?
Yes. A cost-sharing or matching requirement applies, meaning recipients may need to contribute non-federal resources consistent with program rules.
Where were questions or access issues directed?
Questions or access issues were directed to regionalcenterapplications@hhs.gov.
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