Opportunity Information: Apply for HRSA 10 166

  • The Health Resources and Services Administration in the recovery act sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "ARRA American Reinvestment and Recovery Act Emergency Medical Services for Children" and is now available to receive applicants.
  • This funding opportunity was created on Mar 12, 2010 and posted on Mar 12, 2010.
  • Applicants must submit their applications by May 12, 2010. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
  • The funding agency has allocated a total of $3,500,000.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
  • The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 1 candidate(s).
  • Eligible applicants include: Others (see text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility for clarification).
  • Limited competition to current HRSA U03 grantees.
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Opportunity Summary:

The ARRA American Reinvestment and Recovery Act - Emergency Medical Services for Children grant opportunity (Funding Opportunity Number HRSA 10 166) was a one-time, discretionary grant announced by the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) under Recovery Act funding. Posted on March 12, 2010 and closing on May 12, 2010 (with an archive date of July 11, 2010), the program offered an estimated total of $3.5 million and anticipated making a single award. There was no cost sharing or matching requirement, which meant applicants were not expected to contribute non-federal funds as a condition of receiving the award.

The core purpose of the opportunity was to advance U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) and Office of the Secretary (OS) priorities focused on strengthening research network infrastructure to support comparative effectiveness research. In practical terms, the grant was aimed at improving the capacity and connectedness of an existing pediatric emergency care research network so it could better generate evidence about what treatments, systems, and care approaches work best for children in emergency settings. Rather than funding isolated local projects, the program emphasized work that would improve the underlying infrastructure needed to run high-quality, multi-site research and translate findings into real-world emergency care improvements.

A defining feature of this opportunity was its expectation that applicants address needs in pediatric emergency care that extend beyond any single state. The program specifically signaled interest in problems that "transcend state boundaries," which usually means issues that require multi-state coordination, common protocols, shared data elements, interoperable systems, standardized training, or network-wide processes. The intent was to produce improvements that could be applied broadly across regions and institutions, not just within one jurisdiction or one hospital system.

Applications were expected to be tightly grounded in demonstrable need. That meant proposals needed to clearly document what gap existed in the pediatric emergency care research landscape, why the gap mattered, and why it could not be adequately addressed by a single-state or single-site effort. Beyond identifying a need, applicants were required to present objectives that were realistic and achievable, along with methods and strategies that were appropriate to the problem and scientifically sound. This language points to HRSA expecting credible, well-justified approaches, such as robust study design considerations, feasible implementation plans, appropriate governance structures for a network, and attention to data quality, standardization, and human subjects protections where relevant.

Another major requirement was a strong evaluation plan. Each application had to include measurable outcomes and clearly defined time frames for evaluating progress. In other words, the program was not looking for vague statements about improving care; it required applicants to define what success would look like, how it would be measured, and when those measurements would be taken. For an infrastructure-focused award, measurable outcomes could reasonably include milestones like development and adoption of shared data standards, increases in participating sites, reductions in time required to launch multi-site studies, improvements in data completeness or timeliness, establishment of governance and oversight processes, or demonstrable increases in the network's ability to conduct comparative effectiveness research.

Eligibility was restricted through limited competition. Although the listing notes "Others (see text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility for clarification)," the key eligibility constraint was that only current HRSA U03 grantees could apply. That means the funding was essentially designed to build upon and enhance already-funded HRSA cooperative agreement projects rather than bring in entirely new organizations. This limited-competition structure aligns with the infrastructure emphasis, since established U03 grantees would already have baseline networks, partnerships, and administrative capacity in place.

For those who needed help accessing the full announcement at the time, HRSA provided support through the HRSA Call Center (CallCenter@HRSA.GOV and 877-Go4-HRSA / 877-464-4772). The additional information link referenced the official posting on the HRSA grants site.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

What is the ARRA Emergency Medical Services for Children grant opportunity (HRSA 10-166)?

It was a one-time, discretionary grant opportunity announced by the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) using American Reinvestment and Recovery Act (ARRA) Recovery Act funding. The Funding Opportunity Number was HRSA 10-166.

When was the opportunity posted and when did it close?

The opportunity was posted on March 12, 2010 and closed on May 12, 2010. The archive date listed for the opportunity was July 11, 2010.

How much funding was available, and how many awards were expected?

The program offered an estimated total of $3.5 million and anticipated making a single award.

Was there a cost sharing or matching requirement?

No. There was no cost sharing or matching requirement, meaning applicants were not expected to contribute non-federal funds as a condition of receiving the award.

What was the main purpose of this grant?

The core purpose was to advance HHS and Office of the Secretary (OS) priorities focused on strengthening research network infrastructure to support comparative effectiveness research. In practical terms, it aimed to improve the capacity and connectedness of an existing pediatric emergency care research network so it could better generate evidence about what treatments, systems, and care approaches work best for children in emergency settings.

Did the grant focus on funding local projects at individual sites?

No. The opportunity emphasized improving the underlying infrastructure needed to run high-quality, multi-site research and translate findings into real-world emergency care improvements, rather than funding isolated local projects.

What does it mean that the opportunity targeted needs that "transcend state boundaries"?

It means the program was looking for pediatric emergency care needs that extend beyond any single state and typically require multi-state coordination. Examples mentioned or implied include common protocols, shared data elements, interoperable systems, standardized training, and network-wide processes that can be applied broadly across regions and institutions.

What kind of needs or gaps were applicants expected to document?

Applications were expected to be grounded in demonstrable need. Proposals needed to clearly document what gap existed in the pediatric emergency care research landscape, why the gap mattered, and why the gap could not be adequately addressed by a single-state or single-site effort.

What were HRSA's expectations for project objectives and methods?

Applicants were expected to propose objectives that were realistic and achievable, and to describe methods and strategies that were appropriate to the problem and scientifically sound. The description points to expectations such as credible approaches, feasible implementation plans, suitable governance structures for a network, and attention to data quality and standardization, with human subjects protections where relevant.

Was an evaluation plan required?

Yes. Each application had to include a strong evaluation plan with measurable outcomes and clearly defined time frames for evaluating progress.

What does "measurable outcomes" mean in the context of an infrastructure-focused award?

The opportunity required applicants to define what success would look like, how success would be measured, and when measurements would occur. For infrastructure work, examples described include milestones such as development and adoption of shared data standards, increases in participating sites, reductions in time needed to launch multi-site studies, improvements in data completeness or timeliness, establishment of governance and oversight processes, or increases in the network's ability to conduct comparative effectiveness research.

Who was eligible to apply?

Eligibility was restricted through limited competition. The key constraint was that only current HRSA U03 grantees could apply, meaning the funding was intended to build upon and enhance already-funded HRSA cooperative agreement projects rather than bring in entirely new organizations.

What does "limited competition" mean for this opportunity?

It means the applicant pool was restricted. Even though the listing references "Others (see text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility for clarification)," the defining eligibility requirement provided was that applicants had to be current HRSA U03 grantees.

Which federal priorities did this opportunity support?

It was aligned with U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) and Office of the Secretary (OS) priorities focused on strengthening research network infrastructure in support of comparative effectiveness research.

What type of research capability was the grant trying to strengthen?

It aimed to strengthen the infrastructure and connectedness of an existing pediatric emergency care research network to support multi-site comparative effectiveness research and help translate research findings into practical improvements in emergency care for children.

Where could applicants get help or more information at the time?

HRSA provided support through the HRSA Call Center at CallCenter@HRSA.GOV and 877-Go4-HRSA (877-464-4772). The opportunity also referenced an additional information link to the official posting on the HRSA grants site.

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