Opportunity Information: Apply for HRSA 10 207
Apply for HRSA 10 207
- The Health Resources and Services Administration in the health sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Flex Rural Veterans Health Access Program" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 93.241 State Rural Hospital Flexibility Program.
- This funding opportunity was created on Apr 29, 2010 and posted on Apr 29, 2010.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Jun 4, 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 $900,000.00 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).
- Eligibility is open to public and non profit organizations for this procurement which will provide assistance to Critical Access and small rural hospitals across the country as they adapt to continuing changes in the health care delivery system. Eligibility is limited to entities designated by the Governor of States with certified critical access hospitals.
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Opportunity Summary:
The Flex Rural Veterans Health Access Program (HRSA-10-207) was a discretionary grant opportunity run by the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA), through the Office of Rural Health Policy (ORHP), focused on improving access to needed health services in rural communities, with a particular emphasis on veterans returning from Operation Iraqi Freedom (OIF) and Operation Enduring Freedom (OEF). The central goal was to expand and strengthen the delivery of mental health and related health care services in rural census tracts where resources can be limited and where distance, provider shortages, and system fragmentation often create real barriers to timely care. While veterans were a clear priority population, the program was also designed to benefit other rural residents in the same communities by building service capacity that could be shared and sustained.
In practical terms, the program aimed to help states increase the availability of services that address urgent and common needs among OIF/OEF veterans living in rural areas. The announcement highlights crisis intervention as a key service area, along with improved detection and identification of conditions frequently associated with recent combat deployments, including post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), traumatic brain injury (TBI), and other "signature injuries" linked to OIF/OEF service. Beyond screening and identification, a major expected outcome was stronger referral pathways and coordination with the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), so that veterans who needed specialized evaluation or treatment could be connected more quickly to appropriate VA medical facilities. The program also explicitly supported delivery of these kinds of services to non-veteran rural residents, recognizing that service expansion and workforce improvements in rural systems typically strengthen the whole local care network.
The grant was structured as an award to states, but eligibility was limited to entities designated by a governor in states that have certified Critical Access Hospitals (CAHs). This reflects its connection to the State Rural Hospital Flexibility Program (CFDA 93.241), commonly known as the Flex Program, which historically supports CAHs and small rural hospitals as they adapt to changes in health care delivery. The eligible applicant category is described broadly (public and nonprofit organizations), but the controlling eligibility condition is the governor-designated state entity in a Flex-eligible state. In other words, the program was meant to be administered at the state level through the established Flex infrastructure and then translated into on-the-ground improvements that would assist CAHs and small rural hospitals and their partners in meeting veterans' and community members' needs.
Funding for the opportunity was relatively targeted and competitive. HRSA anticipated making 3 awards, with an estimated total funding amount of $900,000. The minimum award size listed was $300,000, which aligns with three grants at that floor level. No cost sharing or matching requirement was indicated, which generally lowers barriers for rural-serving applicants and allows grant funds to be directed more fully toward service expansion, coordination, screening, and intervention activities rather than required local match.
Key administrative details reflect that this was a time-limited, archived opportunity. It was posted and created on April 29, 2010, with an original and current closing date of June 4, 2010, and it was archived on August 3, 2010. The funding instrument type was a grant, and the activity category was health. For applicant support, HRSA directed organizations having trouble accessing the full announcement to contact the HRSA Call Center (CallCenter@HRSA.GOV) and provided phone contact options.
Overall, the Flex Rural Veterans Health Access Program was designed as a state-led rural health capacity-building effort that used the Flex Program platform to expand mental health and related services in rural areas, sharpen the ability of rural providers to identify PTSD, TBI, and other deployment-related conditions, provide crisis intervention when needed, and improve the effectiveness and speed of referrals into the VA system. By explicitly including other rural residents as beneficiaries, it also reinforced the idea that strengthening rural service delivery for veterans can and should improve the broader community health system at the same time.
Flex Rural Veterans Health Access Program (HRSA-10-207) FAQs
What is the Flex Rural Veterans Health Access Program (HRSA-10-207)?
The Flex Rural Veterans Health Access Program (HRSA-10-207) was a discretionary grant opportunity run by the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) through the Office of Rural Health Policy (ORHP). It focused on improving access to needed health services in rural communities, with a particular emphasis on veterans returning from Operation Iraqi Freedom (OIF) and Operation Enduring Freedom (OEF).
What was the main goal of this grant program?
The central goal was to expand and strengthen delivery of mental health and related health care services in rural census tracts where distance, provider shortages, limited resources, and fragmented systems can create barriers to timely care.
Who was the priority population for the program?
Veterans returning from OIF and OEF were a clear priority population, especially those living in rural areas.
Could the program benefit non-veterans too?
Yes. Although veterans were prioritized, the program was also designed to benefit other rural residents in the same communities by building service capacity that could be shared and sustained.
What types of services did the program aim to expand?
The program emphasized expanding mental health and related health services in rural areas, including crisis intervention and services supporting identification and management of conditions commonly associated with recent combat deployments.
Was crisis intervention specifically included in the program scope?
Yes. The announcement highlighted crisis intervention as a key service area.
What conditions or health issues did the program focus on identifying?
A major focus was improved detection and identification of conditions frequently associated with recent combat deployments, including post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), traumatic brain injury (TBI), and other "signature injuries" linked to OIF/OEF service.
Did the program address referrals and care coordination?
Yes. A major expected outcome was stronger referral pathways and better coordination with the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), so veterans needing specialized evaluation or treatment could be connected more quickly to appropriate VA medical facilities.
How was the program intended to be administered?
The grant was structured as an award to states, intended to be administered at the state level and translated into on-the-ground improvements that would assist Critical Access Hospitals (CAHs), small rural hospitals, and their partners.
Who was eligible to apply?
Eligibility was limited to entities designated by a governor in states that have certified Critical Access Hospitals (CAHs). While the eligible applicant category was described broadly (public and nonprofit organizations), the controlling requirement was that the applicant be the governor-designated state entity in a Flex-eligible state.
How is this opportunity connected to the Flex Program?
It reflects a connection to the State Rural Hospital Flexibility Program (CFDA 93.241), commonly known as the Flex Program, which historically supports CAHs and small rural hospitals as they adapt to changes in health care delivery.
What was the funding instrument type and activity category?
The funding instrument type was a grant, and the activity category was health.
How many awards were expected to be made?
HRSA anticipated making 3 awards.
What was the estimated total funding amount?
The estimated total funding amount was $900,000.
What was the minimum award size?
The minimum award size listed was $300,000.
Was cost sharing or matching required?
No cost sharing or matching requirement was indicated.
When was the opportunity posted and when did it close?
It was posted and created on April 29, 2010. The original and current closing date was June 4, 2010.
Is this opportunity still open?
No. This was a time-limited opportunity that has been archived.
When was the opportunity archived?
It was archived on August 3, 2010.
What should someone do if they had trouble accessing the full announcement?
HRSA directed organizations having trouble accessing the full announcement to contact the HRSA Call Center at CallCenter@HRSA.GOV, and phone contact options were also provided.
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