Opportunity Information: Apply for CMS 1H0 15 001
Apply for CMS 1H0 15 001
- The Centers for Medicare Medicaid Services in the health sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Grants to Support the Hispanic Health Services Research Grant Program" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 93.779 Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) Research, Demonstrations and Evaluations.
- This funding opportunity was created on Jun 9, 2015 and posted on Jun 9, 2015.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Aug 11, 2015 No Explanation. (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 $215,000.00 in funding.
- Eligible applicants include: Others (see text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility for clarification).
- Applicants must meet one of the following three requirements in order to qualify for funding under this grant program 1) A health services/disparities researcher at a university or college offering a Ph.D. or Master s Degree Program in one or more of the following disciplines. Allied Health Gerontology Health Care Administration Nursing Pharmacology Public Health Social Work or 2) A member of a community based health organization with a Hispanic health services research component or 3) A member of a professional association focusing on Hispanic health services and health disparities issues.
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Opportunity Summary:
The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) offered this discretionary grant opportunity in 2015 to support health services research focused specifically on Hispanic communities served by CMS programs. Listed as Funding Opportunity Number CMS-1H0-15-001 (CFDA 93.779, CMS Research, Demonstrations and Evaluations), the program was set up to fund research and related activities that improve understanding of health care access, utilization, quality, and disparities affecting Hispanic beneficiaries in Medicare, Medicaid, and the Children Health Insurance Program (CHIP). At its core, the opportunity aimed to generate practical, policy-relevant evidence that aligns with CMS goals around health care quality and improvement for its beneficiary populations.
The grant program emphasized six main goals. First, it sought to motivate health services and health disparities researchers to tackle issues that directly affect Hispanic participation and outcomes within Medicare, Medicaid, and CHIP. Second, it included an outreach component meant to make Hispanic researchers more aware of available funding and to expand the applicant pool, which suggests CMS was trying to address underrepresentation and build a stronger pipeline of investigators working on Hispanic health services issues. Third, it supported CMSs broader mission by encouraging work that could inform strategies to improve quality of care and beneficiary experience. Fourth, it was designed to strengthen extramural research capacity in Hispanic communities, meaning it was not only about producing findings but also about building the ability of organizations and researchers to carry out this kind of work over time. Fifth, the program prioritized research that deepens understanding of health care services issues affecting Hispanics, which can include barriers to care, disparities in treatment or outcomes, and differences across subgroups or regions. Sixth, it aimed to foster a network for communication and collaboration, encouraging connections among researchers, community organizations, and professional groups focused on Hispanic health and disparities.
Funding details were clearly defined: the award floor and ceiling were both listed as $215,000, indicating a fixed award amount rather than a range. The opportunity required cost sharing or matching, so applicants needed to contribute non-federal resources as part of the project budget, although the summary does not specify the percentage or acceptable sources. The posting date and creation date were both June 9, 2015, and the application closing date was August 11, 2015, with an archive date of September 10, 2015, meaning it is no longer open but remains as a record of the program announcement.
Eligibility was targeted but broad enough to include academic, community, and professional entities, as long as the applicant met one of three conditions. Applicants could qualify as a health services or health disparities researcher affiliated with a university or college offering Ph.D. or masters programs in relevant fields such as allied health, gerontology, health care administration, nursing, pharmacology, public health, social work, or similar disciplines. Alternatively, eligibility extended to members of community-based health organizations that have a Hispanic health services research component, signaling interest in community-connected research capacity. A third eligible group included members of professional associations focused on Hispanic health services and health disparities issues, reinforcing the programs networking and field-building intent.
For access or technical problems with the full announcement, the official support channel listed was the Grants.gov Contact Center, available 24/7 except federal holidays, with phone support at 1-800-518-4726 and email at support@grants.gov.
FAQs: CMS Hispanic Health Services Research Grant (CMS-1H0-15-001)
What is this grant opportunity?
This was a discretionary grant opportunity offered by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) in 2015 to support health services research focused specifically on Hispanic communities served by CMS programs.
What is the Funding Opportunity Number (FON) for this program?
The Funding Opportunity Number was CMS-1H0-15-001.
What CFDA number was associated with this opportunity?
The opportunity was listed under CFDA 93.779 (CMS Research, Demonstrations and Evaluations).
Which beneficiary populations was the research intended to focus on?
The program targeted research related to Hispanic beneficiaries participating in Medicare, Medicaid, and the Children Health Insurance Program (CHIP).
What types of research topics were encouraged?
The announcement emphasized research and related activities that improve understanding of health care access, utilization, quality, and disparities affecting Hispanic beneficiaries. Examples of the kinds of issues referenced include barriers to care, disparities in treatment or outcomes, and differences across subgroups or regions.
What was the core purpose of the funding?
The central aim was to generate practical, policy-relevant evidence aligned with CMS goals around health care quality and improvement for its beneficiary populations.
What were the main goals of the grant program?
Based on the announcement summary, CMS emphasized six main goals:
- Motivate health services and health disparities researchers to address issues affecting Hispanic participation and outcomes in Medicare, Medicaid, and CHIP.
- Increase outreach to make Hispanic researchers more aware of available funding and expand the applicant pool.
- Support CMS's broader mission by encouraging work that can inform strategies to improve quality of care and beneficiary experience.
- Strengthen extramural research capacity in Hispanic communities (build long-term ability to do this work, not just produce findings).
- Prioritize research that deepens understanding of health care services issues affecting Hispanics (including barriers and disparities).
- Foster a network for communication and collaboration among researchers, community organizations, and professional groups focused on Hispanic health and disparities.
How much funding was available per award?
The award amount was fixed at $215,000. The award floor and the award ceiling were both listed as $215,000.
Was cost sharing or matching required?
Yes. The opportunity required cost sharing or matching, meaning applicants needed to contribute non-federal resources as part of the project budget.
Does the summary specify the cost-share percentage or which sources are allowable?
No. The summary indicates that cost sharing/matching was required but does not specify the percentage or acceptable sources.
When was the opportunity posted?
The posting date was June 9, 2015. The creation date was also June 9, 2015.
What was the application deadline?
The application closing date was August 11, 2015.
Is this funding opportunity still open?
No. The archive date was September 10, 2015, indicating the opportunity is no longer open and remains as a record of the program announcement.
Who was eligible to apply?
Eligibility was aimed at academic, community, and professional entities, as long as the applicant met one of the listed conditions described in the announcement summary.
Are university or college-affiliated researchers eligible?
Yes. Eligible applicants included health services or health disparities researchers affiliated with a university or college offering Ph.D. or masters programs in relevant fields.
What academic fields were specifically mentioned as relevant?
The summary listed examples including allied health, gerontology, health care administration, nursing, pharmacology, public health, social work, and similar disciplines.
Are community-based health organizations eligible?
Yes. Eligibility extended to members of community-based health organizations that have a Hispanic health services research component.
Are professional associations eligible?
Yes. Another eligible group included members of professional associations focused on Hispanic health services and health disparities issues.
Did CMS emphasize outreach to Hispanic researchers?
Yes. The program description included an outreach component intended to make Hispanic researchers more aware of available funding and to expand the applicant pool.
Did the opportunity include a collaboration or networking emphasis?
Yes. One of the stated goals was to foster a network for communication and collaboration among researchers, community organizations, and professional groups focused on Hispanic health and disparities.
Where could applicants get help if they had trouble accessing the full announcement?
For access or technical problems with the full announcement, the official support channel listed was the Grants.gov Contact Center.
What are the Grants.gov Contact Center hours listed for this opportunity?
The contact center was described as available 24/7 except federal holidays.
What phone number was provided for Grants.gov support?
The phone number provided was 1-800-518-4726.
What email address was provided for Grants.gov support?
The email address provided was support@grants.gov.
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