Opportunity Information: Apply for HRSA 17 083
Apply for HRSA 17 083
- The Department of Health and Human Services, Health Resources and Services Administration in the health sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "National Genetics Education and Family Support Center" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 93.110.
- This funding opportunity was created on Sep 27, 2016.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Dec 13, 2016. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 1 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: Others (see text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility for clarification).
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Opportunity Summary:
The National Genetics Education and Family Support Center grant opportunity (HRSA 17-083) is a discretionary funding announcement from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, specifically the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA). It is structured as a cooperative agreement, which usually means the awardee is expected to work closely with HRSA throughout the project period rather than operating entirely independently. The program sits within HRSA's health-related funding portfolio (CFDA 93.110) and is designed to establish or support a single national center with a clear focus on genetics education, family engagement, and practical family support.
At its core, the opportunity is aimed at improving outcomes for individuals and families who either have a genetic condition or are considered at risk of having one. The center is expected to strengthen family engagement, meaning it should help families play an informed, active role in understanding genetic conditions, participating in care decisions, and navigating healthcare and community systems. This emphasis reflects the reality that genetic conditions often affect entire families, not just a single patient, and that informed family involvement can improve continuity of care, decision-making, and long-term support planning.
A second major purpose of the center is direct support for affected or at-risk individuals and families. While the announcement summary does not spell out specific service models, this generally implies helping families address common barriers such as limited access to specialized genetics expertise, confusion about testing and results, difficulty coordinating care across multiple providers, and the emotional and logistical stress that can come with rare or complex genetic diagnoses. The center is also expected to function as a reliable point of contact that can help families identify credible information and avoid misinformation, which is particularly important in genetics where terminology and implications can be difficult to interpret.
Education and resource development is another central deliverable. The center is expected to provide educational materials and tools related to genetic conditions, which may include plain-language explanations, training resources for families and caregivers, and materials that help people understand screening, diagnosis, treatment options, and long-term management. In a national center context, education often also extends to broader stakeholders such as community-based organizations and service providers, since improving family outcomes frequently depends on strengthening the knowledge base of the systems that families interact with.
The final major goal is building and improving linkages to services, with a specific emphasis on reaching underserved areas. Practically, this means the center should help connect people to relevant healthcare, public health, and community supports, and reduce gaps that are more common in rural communities, low-resource regions, and other underserved populations. This could involve maintaining referral pathways, supporting navigation to genetics clinics and specialty care, and identifying local and regional resources that can assist with care coordination, financial support, transportation, disability services, early intervention, or other needs that commonly arise in the context of genetic conditions. The explicit focus on underserved areas signals that equity in access is a priority and that the center should intentionally design outreach and service-linkage approaches that reach beyond well-resourced medical hubs.
In terms of basic administrative details, the opportunity was posted on September 27, 2016, with an original application deadline of December 13, 2016. HRSA anticipated making one award under this announcement, indicating a single national entity would be selected to carry out the center's responsibilities. The award ceiling is listed as 0 in the source data, which typically suggests the ceiling amount was not provided in the summary field or was to be specified elsewhere in the full funding announcement. Eligibility is listed broadly as "Others," with the expectation that applicants would need to consult the full announcement's eligibility section for clarification about which organization types could apply.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs): National Genetics Education and Family Support Center (HRSA 17-083)
What is the National Genetics Education and Family Support Center grant opportunity (HRSA 17-083)?
HRSA 17-083 is a discretionary funding opportunity from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), administered by the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA). The purpose is to establish or support a single national center focused on genetics education, family engagement, practical family support, and strengthening connections to relevant services.
Which federal agency is offering this funding?
The funding is offered by the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA), an agency within the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS).
What type of funding mechanism is used (grant vs. cooperative agreement)?
This opportunity is structured as a cooperative agreement. That typically means the awardee is expected to work closely with HRSA during the project period rather than operating entirely independently.
What is the CFDA number associated with this program?
The program is listed under CFDA 93.110 within HRSA's health-related funding portfolio.
How many awards did HRSA anticipate making under this announcement?
HRSA anticipated making one award, indicating that a single national entity would be selected to carry out the center's responsibilities.
What is the main goal of the national center funded under this opportunity?
The center is intended to improve outcomes for individuals and families who have a genetic condition or who are at risk of having one, with an emphasis on genetics education, family engagement, practical support, and improved linkages to services (including in underserved areas).
Who is the center meant to serve?
The center is designed to benefit individuals and families affected by genetic conditions, as well as those considered at risk of having a genetic condition.
What does "family engagement" mean in the context of this opportunity?
Family engagement refers to helping families play an informed and active role in understanding genetic conditions, participating in care decisions, and navigating healthcare and community systems. The opportunity recognizes that genetic conditions often affect entire families and that informed involvement can support continuity of care and long-term planning.
Is the center expected to provide direct support to individuals and families?
Yes. A major purpose described in the summary is direct support for affected or at-risk individuals and families. While specific service models are not spelled out in the summary, the intent is to help address common barriers families face when dealing with genetic conditions.
What kinds of barriers or challenges might the center help families address?
Based on the summary description, the center may help families with challenges such as limited access to specialized genetics expertise, confusion about genetic testing and results, difficulty coordinating care across multiple providers, and the emotional and logistical stress associated with rare or complex diagnoses.
Will the center provide educational materials and tools?
Yes. Education and resource development are described as core deliverables. The center is expected to provide educational materials and tools related to genetic conditions.
What kinds of educational resources might be included?
The summary suggests resources could include plain-language explanations, training resources for families and caregivers, and materials to help people understand screening, diagnosis, treatment options, and long-term management. In a national center model, education may also extend to community-based organizations and service providers.
Does the opportunity emphasize helping families find trustworthy information?
Yes. The summary highlights the importance of the center serving as a reliable point of contact so families can identify credible information and avoid misinformation, especially given the complexity of genetics terminology and implications.
What does "building and improving linkages to services" involve?
This refers to strengthening connections between individuals and families and the healthcare, public health, and community supports they may need. The center is expected to reduce gaps in access and help connect people with relevant resources and services.
Is there a specific focus on underserved areas?
Yes. The summary explicitly emphasizes reaching underserved areas, including rural communities, low-resource regions, and other underserved populations. Equity in access is presented as a priority.
What kinds of service connections might the center help with?
The summary describes potential linkage activities such as supporting navigation to genetics clinics and specialty care, maintaining referral pathways, and identifying local or regional resources that may assist with care coordination, financial support, transportation, disability services, early intervention, or similar needs that commonly arise with genetic conditions.
When was this funding opportunity posted?
The opportunity was posted on September 27, 2016.
What was the original application deadline?
The original application deadline listed in the summary was December 13, 2016.
What is the funding amount or award ceiling for this opportunity?
The award ceiling is listed as 0 in the source data. In practice, that typically indicates the ceiling amount was not provided in the summary field or was specified elsewhere in the full funding announcement.
Who is eligible to apply?
Eligibility is listed broadly as "Others" in the summary. The summary indicates that applicants would need to consult the full announcement's eligibility section for details on which organization types could apply.
Does the summary specify a required service model or exact program design?
No. The summary describes major purposes and expected functions (education, family engagement, direct support, and service linkages), but it does not spell out a specific service model or detailed implementation requirements.
Is this opportunity intended to fund multiple regional centers or one national center?
The summary indicates it is designed to establish or support a single national center, and HRSA anticipated making one award.
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