Opportunity Information: Apply for HRSA 13 181
Apply for HRSA 13 181
- The Health Resources and Services Administration in the health sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Emergency Medical Services for Children Targeted Issues Demonstration Projects" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 93.127 Emergency Medical Services for Children.
- This funding opportunity was created on Feb 22, 2013 and posted on Jan 9, 2013.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Apr 9, 2013. (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 $300,000.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 7 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: Others (see text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility for clarification).
- Applications may be submitted by State governments and accredited schools of medicine. The term school of medicine for the purpose of this application funding opportunity announcement is defined as having the same meaning as set forth in section 799B(1
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Opportunity Summary:
The Emergency Medical Services for Children (EMSC) Targeted Issues Demonstration Projects grant (HRSA-13-181) is a discretionary federal funding opportunity from the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA), housed within the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. The program is administered through the Maternal and Child Health Bureau (MCHB), specifically the Division of Child, Adolescent, and Family Health (DCAFH). Its central purpose is to strengthen how emergency medical services (EMS) providers care for critically ill and injured children before they reach a hospital, with an emphasis on prehospital pediatric emergency care challenges that are not limited to a single state and could benefit the country more broadly.
The FOA is designed to fund demonstration-style projects that produce practical, shareable results. In plain terms, HRSA is looking for projects that either create something useful for the field (such as a resource, tool, training approach, protocol, data system, or scalable model) or clearly show that a particular system component or service improves pediatric prehospital care in a way that others can replicate. Applications are expected to address a real and clearly documented need, use methods that are realistic and scientifically sound, and include strong plans for evaluation so that success can be measured rather than assumed.
Two project categories are available. Category I focuses on establishing infrastructure for pediatric prehospital research, meaning applicants should build or demonstrate foundational capacity that enables high-quality research in the EMS setting involving children. This can include organizing partnerships, building data and governance structures, developing standardized procedures, or creating sustainable networks that make pediatric EMS research feasible and consistent across settings. Category II focuses on improving pediatric prehospital research itself, meaning applicants should conduct or enhance research efforts that lead to better evidence, better methods, or better application of findings in the field. Both categories reflect an overall push to make pediatric EMS care more evidence-driven and more consistent across jurisdictions, recognizing that children have unique clinical needs and that EMS systems often struggle with pediatric-specific readiness, training, and protocols.
A key expectation is that funded projects will not stop at implementation; they must also rigorously evaluate outcomes and actively disseminate results. HRSA signals that evaluation should be strong enough to identify what worked and why, so successful approaches can be confidently promoted elsewhere. Dissemination is expected to go beyond academic journal articles and traditional peer-reviewed channels. Applicants should plan to reach practitioners, EMS agencies, medical directors, educators, and other stakeholders through additional formats such as toolkits, webinars, conference presentations, practice guidance documents, online platforms, and other accessible methods that actually get used by the target audience.
From an administrative standpoint, this opportunity was posted January 9, 2013, with an application deadline of April 9, 2013, and an archive date of June 8, 2013. HRSA anticipated making about seven awards, with a maximum (ceiling) of $300,000 per award and no stated minimum award amount. The program is listed under CFDA 93.127 (Emergency Medical Services for Children). There is no cost sharing or matching requirement, which generally lowers the barrier for eligible applicants by not requiring non-federal dollars as a condition of funding.
Eligibility is limited and specific: applications may be submitted by state governments and accredited schools of medicine (with "school of medicine" defined by the authorizing statute referenced in the FOA). The FOA also notes that prior years funded different priorities, so applicants are expected to rely on the current FOA focus areas rather than assume earlier topics will apply. For applicants or stakeholders seeking more details, HRSA directs readers to the full announcement online and provides support through the HRSA Call Center (CallCenter@HRSA.GOV, 877-464-4772) for access issues or basic assistance.
FAQs: Emergency Medical Services for Children (EMSC) Targeted Issues Demonstration Projects (HRSA-13-181)
What is the EMSC Targeted Issues Demonstration Projects grant (HRSA-13-181)?
It is a discretionary federal funding opportunity from the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) within the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. The program is part of the Emergency Medical Services for Children (EMSC) initiative (CFDA 93.127).
Which part of HRSA administers this grant?
The opportunity is administered through HRSA's Maternal and Child Health Bureau (MCHB), specifically the Division of Child, Adolescent, and Family Health (DCAFH).
What is the main purpose of this funding opportunity?
The central purpose is to strengthen how EMS providers care for critically ill and injured children before they reach a hospital, with a focus on pediatric prehospital emergency care challenges that are not limited to one state and could benefit the country more broadly.
What kinds of projects is HRSA looking to fund under this FOA?
The FOA is designed to fund demonstration-style projects that generate practical, shareable results. HRSA is looking for projects that create useful products for the field (for example, resources, tools, training approaches, protocols, data systems, or scalable models) or that demonstrate a system component or service improves pediatric prehospital care in a replicable way.
What does "demonstration-style" mean in this context?
It means the project should produce results that can be applied beyond the awardee, such as approaches or products others can adopt or replicate, rather than remaining a one-off local effort.
What expectations does the FOA set for documenting need and using evidence-based methods?
Applications are expected to address a real and clearly documented need, use realistic and scientifically sound methods, and include strong evaluation plans so that outcomes can be measured rather than assumed.
What are the two project categories available?
There are two categories: Category I (establishing infrastructure for pediatric prehospital research) and Category II (improving pediatric prehospital research itself).
What is Category I focused on?
Category I focuses on establishing infrastructure for pediatric prehospital research by building or demonstrating foundational capacity that enables high-quality EMS research involving children. Examples described in the FOA include organizing partnerships, building data and governance structures, developing standardized procedures, or creating sustainable networks that make research feasible and consistent across settings.
What is Category II focused on?
Category II focuses on improving pediatric prehospital research by conducting or enhancing research efforts that lead to better evidence, better methods, or better application of findings in the field.
What broader issue is HRSA trying to address through both categories?
Both categories reflect an effort to make pediatric EMS care more evidence-driven and more consistent across jurisdictions, recognizing that children have unique clinical needs and that EMS systems often struggle with pediatric-specific readiness, training, and protocols.
Is evaluation required, or can projects focus only on implementation?
Evaluation is a key expectation. Funded projects are expected not only to implement activities but also to rigorously evaluate outcomes so the project can identify what worked and why.
What level of evaluation is HRSA signaling it wants?
HRSA signals that evaluation should be strong enough to identify what worked and why, enabling successful approaches to be promoted elsewhere with confidence.
Is dissemination required, and what types of dissemination are expected?
Yes. Projects are expected to actively disseminate results. Dissemination is expected to go beyond academic journals and peer-reviewed channels and reach practitioners and stakeholders through accessible formats that get used.
Who should dissemination efforts aim to reach?
The FOA highlights audiences such as practitioners, EMS agencies, medical directors, educators, and other stakeholders involved in pediatric prehospital emergency care.
What are examples of dissemination formats mentioned in the FOA?
Examples include toolkits, webinars, conference presentations, practice guidance documents, online platforms, and other accessible methods in addition to traditional publications.
When was this opportunity posted, and what were the key dates?
The opportunity was posted on January 9, 2013. The application deadline was April 9, 2013, and the archive date was June 8, 2013.
How many awards did HRSA anticipate making?
HRSA anticipated making about seven awards.
What is the maximum award amount?
The maximum (ceiling) amount is $300,000 per award.
Is there a minimum award amount?
No minimum award amount is stated in the information provided.
Is cost sharing or matching required?
No. The FOA states there is no cost sharing or matching requirement, meaning applicants are not required to provide non-federal dollars as a condition of funding.
What is the CFDA number for this program?
The program is listed under CFDA 93.127 (Emergency Medical Services for Children).
Who is eligible to apply?
Eligibility is limited to state governments and accredited schools of medicine (with "school of medicine" defined by the authorizing statute referenced in the FOA).
Can organizations rely on priorities from previous years of EMSC funding?
No. The FOA notes that prior years funded different priorities, and applicants are expected to rely on the current FOA focus areas rather than assume earlier topics will apply.
Where can applicants find more details about the full requirements?
HRSA directs readers to the full announcement online for complete details and requirements.
Who can be contacted for help with access issues or basic assistance?
HRSA provides support through the HRSA Call Center at CallCenter@HRSA.GOV or 877-464-4772 for access issues or basic assistance.
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