Opportunity Information: Apply for HRSA 11 144
Apply for HRSA 11 144
- The Health Resources and Services Administration in the health sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Developing Integrated Maternal and Child Health Information Systems Promoting the Use of Health Information Systems" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 93.110 Maternal and Child Health Federal Consolidated Programs.
- This funding opportunity was created on Feb 24, 2011 and posted on Feb 24, 2011.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Mar 28, 2011. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- The funding agency has allocated a total of $600,000.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 3 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: Others (see text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility for clarification).
- As cited in 42 CFR part 51a.3 (a), any public or private entity, including an Indian tribe or tribal organization (as those terms are defined at 25 U.S.C. 450b), and a faith based and community based organization, is eligible to apply for this Federal funding.
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Opportunity Summary:
The Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) grant opportunity titled "Developing Integrated Maternal and Child Health Information Systems: Promoting the Use of Health Information Systems" (Funding Opportunity Number HRSA 11-144) is a discretionary cooperative agreement program focused on strengthening health information technology for maternal and child health. At its core, the opportunity is trying to improve how public health and clinical partners share data by supporting collaborations and upgrading the technical infrastructure needed for secure, reliable health information exchange. The emphasis is on practical, interoperable systems that help agencies and providers coordinate preventive and clinical services for mothers and children, while aligning with federal health IT expectations of the time.
The program is structured around two separate but related projects, and applicants must choose only one; they are not allowed to apply for both Project 1 and Project 2 in the same application. Both projects address common public health pain points: fragmented systems, inconsistent data standards, and the difficulty states face when trying to exchange records across agencies, providers, and health information exchanges (HIEs). The underlying idea is that better-defined requirements and more standardized systems reduce duplication, improve data quality, and lower long-term costs for states and their partners.
Project 1 focuses on Immunization Information Systems (IIS), which are state or jurisdictional systems used to collect and consolidate vaccination information. The goal is to define and document IIS business processes using a collaborative requirements development approach. In practice, that means bringing stakeholders together to agree on clear, consistent functional requirements for how modern IIS platforms should work and how they should interact with other systems. The scope of IIS functionality highlighted in the announcement includes record matching and merging (to reduce duplicates and correctly link patient records), vaccine inventory management, Vaccines for Children (VFC) provider reporting, vaccine forecasting (to support scheduling and clinical decision-making), linking and integrating IIS data with other child health information systems, and exchanging data with an HIE. A key driver is supporting electronic record exchange that meets public health "Meaningful Use" criteria, which were central federal policy requirements at the time for promoting EHR adoption and interoperability.
A major deliverable implied in Project 1 is a set of collaboratively developed requirements that states can directly use when writing requests for proposals (RFPs) for vendors. HRSA specifically notes that these requirements should incorporate standards and certification criteria endorsed by the Office of the National Coordinator for Health Information Technology (ONC). The announcement also points out that this will be particularly helpful for states that did not receive separate CDC interoperability grants, because those states may need stronger templates and guidance to procure interoperable systems. The intended result is more uniform and higher-quality IIS capabilities across states, with less reinvention and lower procurement and development costs.
Project 2 targets electronic birth records and is aimed at helping states implement a web-based electronic birth records system. The system is expected to be based on the 2003 Standard Birth Certificate, using standards recommended by the National Association of Public Health Statistics and Information Systems (NAPHSIS) and the National Center for Health Statistics (NCHS) at the CDC. The point here is to modernize and standardize the capture of birth data, moving away from fragmented or paper-heavy processes toward consistent electronic records that can support public health surveillance, maternal and child health programs, and timely reporting. By emphasizing a web-based system and recognized national standards, HRSA is signaling that states should build solutions that can scale, support consistent data definitions, and improve data sharing and reporting workflows.
From an administrative standpoint, the opportunity anticipated about three awards with an estimated total funding amount of $600,000. It did not require cost sharing or matching. Eligible applicants were broad, reflecting the program's collaborative nature: any public or private entity could apply under 42 CFR part 51a.3(a), including Indian tribes and tribal organizations (as defined in federal law), as well as faith-based and community-based organizations. The CFDA number listed is 93.110 (Maternal and Child Health Federal Consolidated Programs). The opportunity was posted on February 24, 2011, with a closing date of March 28, 2011, and it was later archived on May 27, 2011.
Overall, this HRSA funding opportunity is best understood as an effort to accelerate interoperability and modernization for two foundational public health information assets in maternal and child health: immunization registries and birth records. By funding work that clarifies requirements for IIS functions and data exchange, and by helping states adopt standardized web-based birth record systems, HRSA aimed to make state and local public health information systems more consistent, more connected, and more usable for day-to-day services and long-term population health outcomes.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is the purpose of HRSA Funding Opportunity Number HRSA 11-144?
HRSA 11-144 is a discretionary cooperative agreement focused on strengthening maternal and child health (MCH) health information technology. The opportunity emphasizes practical, interoperable systems that improve how public health and clinical partners share data by supporting collaboration and upgrades to technical infrastructure for secure, reliable health information exchange.
What is the official title of this grant opportunity?
The official title is "Developing Integrated Maternal and Child Health Information Systems: Promoting the Use of Health Information Systems."
What type of funding mechanism is this program?
This opportunity is described as a discretionary cooperative agreement program.
How many projects are available under this funding opportunity?
There are two separate but related projects available: Project 1 (Immunization Information Systems) and Project 2 (Electronic Birth Records).
Can an applicant apply for both Project 1 and Project 2?
No. Applicants must choose only one project. The opportunity states that applicants are not allowed to apply for both Project 1 and Project 2 in the same application.
What common problems are these projects trying to address?
Both projects aim to address fragmented systems, inconsistent data standards, and the difficulty states face when exchanging records across agencies, providers, and health information exchanges (HIEs). The goal is to reduce duplication, improve data quality, and lower long-term costs through clearer requirements and more standardized systems.
What is Project 1 focused on?
Project 1 focuses on Immunization Information Systems (IIS), which are state or jurisdictional systems used to collect and consolidate vaccination information.
What is the main goal of Project 1 (IIS)?
The main goal is to define and document IIS business processes using a collaborative requirements development approach, bringing stakeholders together to agree on clear, consistent functional requirements for modern IIS platforms and how they should interact with other systems.
What IIS functions are highlighted as part of Project 1's scope?
The announcement highlights IIS functionality including record matching and merging, vaccine inventory management, Vaccines for Children (VFC) provider reporting, vaccine forecasting, linking and integrating IIS data with other child health information systems, and exchanging data with a health information exchange (HIE).
Why are record matching and merging emphasized for IIS?
They are emphasized to reduce duplicate records and correctly link patient records, which supports more accurate immunization histories and better data quality.
What is meant by vaccine forecasting in the IIS context?
Vaccine forecasting is described as functionality that supports scheduling and clinical decision-making, helping determine recommended vaccinations over time.
What role does health information exchange (HIE) play in Project 1?
Project 1 includes exchanging IIS data with an HIE, reflecting the program's focus on interoperability and secure, reliable data sharing across public health and clinical partners.
How does Project 1 relate to "Meaningful Use" expectations?
A key driver for Project 1 is supporting electronic record exchange that meets public health "Meaningful Use" criteria, which were major federal policy requirements at the time to promote EHR adoption and interoperability.
What deliverable is implied for Project 1?
A major implied deliverable is a set of collaboratively developed requirements that states can use directly when writing requests for proposals (RFPs) for vendors.
What standards should Project 1 requirements incorporate?
HRSA notes that the requirements should incorporate standards and certification criteria endorsed by the Office of the National Coordinator for Health Information Technology (ONC).
Why does HRSA mention states that did not receive CDC interoperability grants?
The announcement notes the work may be particularly helpful for states that did not receive separate CDC interoperability grants, because those states may need stronger templates and guidance to procure interoperable systems.
What outcomes does HRSA intend for IIS through Project 1?
The intended result is more uniform and higher-quality IIS capabilities across states, with less reinvention and lower procurement and development costs.
What is Project 2 focused on?
Project 2 targets electronic birth records and is aimed at helping states implement a web-based electronic birth records system.
What birth certificate standard is Project 2 expected to use?
The system is expected to be based on the 2003 Standard Birth Certificate.
Which organizations' standards are referenced for Project 2?
Project 2 references standards recommended by the National Association of Public Health Statistics and Information Systems (NAPHSIS) and the National Center for Health Statistics (NCHS) at the CDC.
Why does Project 2 emphasize a web-based electronic birth records system?
The emphasis is to modernize and standardize the capture of birth data, moving away from fragmented or paper-heavy processes toward consistent electronic records that can support public health surveillance, maternal and child health programs, and timely reporting.
What is the broader goal of modernizing electronic birth records in this program?
By using a web-based approach and recognized national standards, the program signals that states should build solutions that can scale, support consistent data definitions, and improve data sharing and reporting workflows.
How many awards were anticipated under this opportunity?
The opportunity anticipated about three awards.
What was the estimated total funding amount?
The estimated total funding amount was $600,000.
Was cost sharing or matching required?
No. The opportunity did not require cost sharing or matching.
Who was eligible to apply?
Eligible applicants were broad: any public or private entity could apply under 42 CFR part 51a.3(a), including Indian tribes and tribal organizations (as defined in federal law), as well as faith-based and community-based organizations.
What is the CFDA number associated with this opportunity?
The CFDA number listed is 93.110 (Maternal and Child Health Federal Consolidated Programs).
When was the opportunity posted and when did it close?
It was posted on February 24, 2011, and the closing date was March 28, 2011.
Is this funding opportunity still active?
No. The opportunity was later archived on May 27, 2011.
What is the main theme connecting both projects?
Both projects are centered on accelerating interoperability and modernization for foundational public health information assets in maternal and child health, specifically immunization registries and birth records.
What does HRSA mean by focusing on "practical, interoperable systems"?
Based on the description, it means systems designed for real-world use that can securely and reliably exchange data across public health agencies, clinical providers, and related partners, while aligning with federal health IT expectations at the time.
What kinds of partnerships does this opportunity encourage?
It supports collaborations between public health and clinical partners, with an emphasis on bringing stakeholders together to agree on requirements and enabling data exchange across agencies, providers, and HIEs.
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