Opportunity Information: Apply for HRSA 09 277
Apply for HRSA 09 277
- The Health Resources and Services Administration in the recovery act sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "ARRA State Primary Care Offices" and is now available to receive applicants.
- This funding opportunity was created on Jul 29, 2009 and posted on Jul 30, 2009.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Aug 15, 2009. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- The funding agency has allocated a total of $2,000,000.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 53 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: Others (see text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility for clarification).
- Eligible entities include State Primary Care Offices that operate solely within one State or territory. These entities must provide statewide coverage for primary health care issues and represent or have relationships with the broad range of primary health care delivery systems and programs in the State.
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Opportunity Summary:
The ARRA State Primary Care Offices grant opportunity (Funding Opportunity Number HRSA 09-277) was a 2009 Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) cooperative agreement funded under the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA). Its core aim was to strengthen the capacity of State Primary Care Offices (PCOs) to coordinate statewide or territory-wide primary care efforts, with a particular emphasis on recruiting, placing, and keeping critical health care providers in underserved communities. In practical terms, the funding was meant to help PCOs manage a surge in National Health Service Corps (NHSC) workforce activity created by ARRA investments, which significantly expanded the number of clinicians entering or supported by the NHSC.
The opportunity was structured as a formula award, meaning it was designed to distribute support across eligible jurisdictions rather than operate as a single competitive pilot. HRSA anticipated 53 awards, consistent with providing coverage across states and U.S. territories. Total estimated funding for the program was $2,000,000, and there was no cost-sharing or matching requirement, making it easier for eligible offices to participate without needing to secure additional non-federal dollars.
The program rationale was tied directly to NHSC expansion under ARRA. Because ARRA funding was expected to effectively double the NHSC "field strength" (the number of clinicians placed or supported), State PCOs faced a corresponding increase in administrative and coordination workload. PCOs play a key role in the NHSC pipeline by helping recruit clinicians into the program and, importantly, by facilitating matches between clinicians and eligible service sites. They also support the Site Recruitment and Retention (RR) process, where PCOs review site applications requesting NHSC recruitment and retention assistance. With more clinicians and more sites seeking participation or renewal, HRSA recognized that PCOs would need additional resources to keep pace, maintain timely reviews, and ensure the expanded workforce could be deployed effectively.
Eligibility was limited to State Primary Care Offices operating solely within one state or territory. Eligible entities needed to provide statewide coverage for primary health care issues and either represent, or maintain working relationships with, a broad range of primary care delivery systems and programs in their jurisdiction. This reflects the expectation that PCOs function as statewide conveners and coordinators across multiple provider types and service networks rather than serving a narrow segment of the health system.
Key administrative details: the opportunity was posted July 30, 2009 (created July 29, 2009), with an original and final closing date of August 15, 2009, and it was later archived on October 28, 2009. The awarding agency was HRSA, and assistance for applicants who had trouble accessing the announcement was offered through the HRSA Call Center (CallCenter@HRSA.gov and phone numbers listed in the notice).
ARRA State Primary Care Offices (PCOs) Grant (HRSA 09-277) - Frequently Asked Questions
What is the ARRA State Primary Care Offices grant opportunity (HRSA 09-277)?
The ARRA State Primary Care Offices grant opportunity (Funding Opportunity Number HRSA 09-277) was a 2009 HRSA cooperative agreement funded under the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA). It was designed to strengthen the capacity of State Primary Care Offices (PCOs) to coordinate statewide or territory-wide primary care efforts.
What was the main purpose of this funding?
The core aim was to bolster State PCO capacity, with particular emphasis on recruiting, placing, and retaining critical health care providers in underserved communities. In practical terms, the funding supported PCOs as they managed a surge in National Health Service Corps (NHSC) workforce activity created by ARRA investments.
How did this grant relate to the National Health Service Corps (NHSC)?
The program rationale was directly tied to NHSC expansion under ARRA. ARRA funding was expected to effectively double NHSC "field strength" (the number of clinicians placed or supported). As NHSC activity increased, PCOs faced a corresponding increase in administrative and coordination workload, and this grant was intended to help PCOs keep pace with that increase.
What specific PCO activities was the grant intended to support?
Based on the opportunity description, funding was meant to help PCOs handle increased NHSC-related workload, including:
- Recruiting clinicians into the NHSC pipeline
- Facilitating matches between clinicians and eligible service sites
- Supporting the Site Recruitment and Retention (RR) process
- Reviewing site applications requesting NHSC recruitment and retention assistance
- Maintaining timely reviews and coordination as clinician and site participation increased
Was this a competitive grant or a formula award?
This opportunity was structured as a formula award. That means it was designed to distribute support across eligible jurisdictions (states and territories) rather than operate as a single competitive pilot.
How many awards did HRSA anticipate making?
HRSA anticipated 53 awards, reflecting an intent to provide coverage across states and U.S. territories.
What was the total estimated funding for the program?
The total estimated funding for the program was $2,000,000.
Was there a cost-sharing or matching requirement?
No. The opportunity stated there was no cost-sharing or matching requirement, which reduced the need for applicants to secure additional non-federal dollars to participate.
Who was eligible to apply?
Eligibility was limited to State Primary Care Offices (PCOs) operating solely within one state or territory.
What organizational characteristics were expected of eligible State PCOs?
Eligible entities needed to provide statewide coverage for primary health care issues and either represent, or maintain working relationships with, a broad range of primary care delivery systems and programs in their jurisdiction. This reflects the expectation that PCOs serve as statewide conveners and coordinators across multiple provider types and service networks.
Did this opportunity apply to multi-state organizations?
The eligibility description specified State Primary Care Offices operating solely within one state or territory. Based on that wording, the opportunity was aimed at offices with responsibility for statewide or territory-wide coverage in a single jurisdiction.
When was this funding opportunity posted?
The opportunity was posted on July 30, 2009 (created July 29, 2009).
What were the application deadlines?
The original closing date and the final closing date were both August 15, 2009.
When was the opportunity archived?
It was later archived on October 28, 2009.
Which federal agency administered this opportunity?
The awarding agency was the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA).
Where could applicants get help if they had trouble accessing the announcement?
Applicant assistance for access issues was offered through the HRSA Call Center, using the email address CallCenter@HRSA.gov and the phone numbers listed in the notice.
Why did HRSA determine State PCOs needed added resources at that time?
HRSA recognized that ARRA investments significantly expanded the number of clinicians entering or supported by the NHSC. With more clinicians and more sites seeking participation or renewal, PCOs needed additional resources to manage increased coordination demands, keep reviews timely, and ensure the expanded workforce could be deployed effectively.
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