Opportunity Information: Apply for RFA HS 11 001
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- The Agency for Health Care Research and Quality in the health sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "CHIPRA Pediatric Healthcare Quality Measures Program Centers of Excellence (U18)" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 93.226 Research on Healthcare Costs, Quality and Outcomes.
- This funding opportunity was created on Apr 22, 2010 and posted on Apr 22, 2010.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Jun 30, 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 $13,820,000.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $2,000,000.00 in funding.
- Eligible applicants include: Others (see text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility for clarification) Public and State controlled institutions of higher education Native American tribal organizations (other than Federally recognized tribal governments) Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized) Private institutions of higher education County governments City or township governments For profit organizations other than small businesses.
- Other Eligible Applicants include the following Eligible Agencies of the Federal Government Faith based or Community based Organizations Indian/Native American Tribal Governments (Other than Federally Recognized).
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Opportunity Summary:
The CHIPRA Pediatric Healthcare Quality Measures Program Centers of Excellence (U18) funding opportunity (RFA HS 11 001) was issued by the Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality (AHRQ) to support cooperative agreement projects focused on improving how childrens health care quality is measured in the United States. The program is rooted in Section 401(a) of the Childrens Health Insurance Program Reauthorization Act (CHIPRA) of 2009 (Public Law 111-3), which created a new statutory mandate (section 1139A(b) of the Social Security Act) to advance and improve pediatric quality measures. In practical terms, the grant competition sought organizations capable of conducting applied research and demonstration work that would strengthen the national set of pediatric quality measures and make them more useful for decision-makers across Medicaid, CHIP, and the broader health care system.
The central goal of the opportunity was to fund Cooperative Research Demonstration and Dissemination Projects that would advance and improve measures of childrens health care quality. Applicants were expected to contribute to a national pediatric quality measures program by: improving and strengthening the initial core child health care quality measures that the Secretary had already established under section 1139A(a); expanding and refining existing pediatric measures already used by public and private purchasers; and accelerating the development of new and emerging pediatric quality measures. A key emphasis was increasing the overall portfolio of evidence-based, consensus pediatric measures that could be used not only by government programs, but also by private health plans, providers, and consumers who need credible ways to assess and compare quality of care for children.
The funding mechanism was a U18 cooperative agreement, meaning the projects were not intended to be entirely investigator-driven in the way a traditional grant might be. Instead, AHRQ anticipated substantial federal involvement and collaboration as awardees carried out demonstration, research, and dissemination activities. The intent behind this structure was to help ensure the resulting measures and related products were aligned with national needs, could be implemented in real-world settings, and could be disseminated in ways that would lead to broader uptake.
In terms of funding scale and expected awards, AHRQ projected that about $55.070 million would be available across a four-year period spanning fiscal years 2010 through 2013, with approximately 7 to 9 awards anticipated. Individual projects could vary in size and duration depending on scope, but the maximum annual award was capped at $2 million. Awards were contingent on the availability of appropriations and the submission of enough high-quality, meritorious applications. The posted estimate in the listing also reflects an estimated total funding figure of $13,820,000, but the narrative of the announcement describes the broader multi-year program expectation; in either case, the opportunity clearly signaled a sizable national investment in pediatric measurement infrastructure and applied measure development.
Eligibility was broad and included many types of organizations positioned to conduct rigorous measurement work and partner with health systems and public programs. Eligible applicants included public and private institutions of higher education, city/county governments, state-controlled universities, federally recognized and other tribal governments and tribal organizations, and for-profit organizations other than small businesses. The notice also indicated additional eligible applicants such as eligible federal agencies and faith-based or community-based organizations. There was no cost-sharing or matching requirement, which lowered barriers for participation and likely encouraged diverse institutional applicants, including those working closely with Medicaid/CHIP populations.
Administratively, this was a discretionary funding opportunity in the health category (CFDA 93.226: Research on Healthcare Costs, Quality and Outcomes). It was posted on April 22, 2010, with an original and current closing date of June 30, 2010, and an archive date of July 31, 2010. Overall, the opportunity was designed to build national capacity through Centers of Excellence-style projects that could produce stronger pediatric quality measures, expand the range of measures available, and support consistent use of reliable, evidence-based metrics by purchasers, providers, and families seeking better information on the quality of care delivered to children.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is the CHIPRA Pediatric Healthcare Quality Measures Program Centers of Excellence (U18) opportunity?
This funding opportunity (RFA HS 11 001) was issued by the Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality (AHRQ) to support cooperative agreement projects that improve how childrens health care quality is measured in the United States. It focuses on applied research, demonstration, and dissemination work that strengthens pediatric quality measures and helps make them more useful for real-world decision-making.
Which federal agency issued this funding opportunity?
The opportunity was issued by AHRQ (the Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality).
What law or statutory authority is this program based on?
The program is rooted in Section 401(a) of the Childrens Health Insurance Program Reauthorization Act (CHIPRA) of 2009 (Public Law 111-3). CHIPRA created a statutory mandate in section 1139A(b) of the Social Security Act to advance and improve pediatric quality measures.
What is the main goal of the grant program?
The central goal is to fund Cooperative Research Demonstration and Dissemination Projects that advance and improve measures of childrens health care quality, helping expand the national portfolio of evidence-based, consensus pediatric measures that can be used across Medicaid, CHIP, and the broader health care system.
What kinds of projects was AHRQ trying to fund?
AHRQ sought projects that conduct applied research and demonstration work to strengthen pediatric quality measures and support dissemination so the resulting measures and related products are more likely to be adopted and used in practice.
What specific activities were applicants expected to contribute to?
Applicants were expected to contribute to the national pediatric quality measures program by:
- Improving and strengthening the initial core child health care quality measures already established by the Secretary under section 1139A(a).
- Expanding and refining existing pediatric measures already used by public and private purchasers.
- Accelerating development of new and emerging pediatric quality measures.
Who were the intended users of the measures developed or improved through this program?
The opportunity emphasized measures that could be used by government programs (including Medicaid and CHIP) as well as private health plans, providers, and consumers who need credible ways to assess and compare the quality of care for children.
What does the U18 cooperative agreement mechanism mean for applicants and awardees?
The U18 is a cooperative agreement, meaning projects were not intended to be entirely investigator-driven like a traditional grant. AHRQ anticipated substantial federal involvement and collaboration during the demonstration, research, and dissemination activities. The intent was to align outputs with national needs, support implementation in real-world settings, and promote broader uptake through dissemination.
How much funding was expected to be available under this opportunity?
AHRQ projected about $55.070 million would be available across a four-year period spanning fiscal years 2010 through 2013, subject to appropriations and the availability of high-quality applications. The listing also includes an estimated total funding figure of $13,820,000, while the narrative describes a broader multi-year program expectation.
How many awards did AHRQ anticipate making?
Approximately 7 to 9 awards were anticipated.
Was there a cap on the award size?
Yes. The maximum annual award was capped at $2 million. Individual projects could vary in size and duration depending on their scope.
Were awards guaranteed?
No. Awards were contingent on the availability of appropriations and the submission of enough high-quality, meritorious applications.
Who was eligible to apply?
Eligibility was broad and included organizations positioned to conduct rigorous measurement work and partner with health systems and public programs. Eligible applicants included:
- Public and private institutions of higher education
- City or county governments
- State-controlled universities
- Federally recognized tribal governments and other tribal governments
- Tribal organizations
- For-profit organizations other than small businesses
- Eligible federal agencies
- Faith-based or community-based organizations
Was cost sharing or matching required?
No. The opportunity stated there was no cost-sharing or matching requirement.
What program area and CFDA number is associated with this opportunity?
This was a discretionary funding opportunity in the health category under CFDA 93.226: Research on Healthcare Costs, Quality and Outcomes.
What were the key dates for this funding opportunity?
- Posted date: April 22, 2010
- Closing date (original and current): June 30, 2010
- Archive date: July 31, 2010
What does "Centers of Excellence" mean in the context of this opportunity?
Based on the description provided, the opportunity aimed to build national capacity through Centers of Excellence-style projects that could produce stronger pediatric quality measures, expand the range of measures available, and support consistent use of reliable, evidence-based metrics.
How does this opportunity relate to Medicaid and CHIP?
The measures and products developed through this program were intended to support decision-makers across Medicaid and CHIP and to strengthen pediatric measurement approaches used in those programs, while also being useful in the broader health care system.
What was the overall expected impact of the program?
The opportunity was designed to improve pediatric quality measurement infrastructure nationally by strengthening existing core measures, refining measures already in use, accelerating development of new measures, and disseminating them in ways that support wider adoption by purchasers, providers, and families seeking better information on childrens health care quality.
What is the identifying reference number for this funding opportunity?
The opportunity is identified as RFA HS 11 001.
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