Opportunity Information: Apply for HRSA 12 085
Apply for HRSA 12 085
- The Health Resources and Services Administration in the health sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Public Access to Defibrillation Demonstration Project" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 93.259 Rural Access to Emergency Devices Grant and Public Access to Defibrillation Demonstration Grant.
- This funding opportunity was created on Feb 13, 2012 and posted on Feb 13, 2012.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Mar 19, 2012. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- The funding agency has allocated a total of $300,000.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $100,000.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 3 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: State governments Native American tribal organizations (other than Federally recognized tribal governments) Special district governments City or township governments County governments Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized) Others (see text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility for clarification).
- An applicant must be a political subdivision of a State, a federally recognized Native American Tribe, or a Tribal organization. Applicants proposing to use a regional approach and distance learning to address common needs of one region are strongly encouraged to apply.
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Opportunity Summary:
The Public Access to Defibrillation Demonstration Project (PADDP) is a discretionary grant opportunity from the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA), administered through the Office of Rural Health Policy (ORHP). It is designed to support community-based demonstration projects that expand rapid response to sudden cardiac arrest by increasing access to automated external defibrillators (AEDs) and improving local readiness to use them. The program emphasizes innovative, comprehensive approaches that can be put into practice in real-world community environments, especially in rural or otherwise hard-to-serve areas where time to emergency care can be longer and early defibrillation can be the deciding factor in survival.
The core focus of PADDP is threefold. First, funded projects must be able to deliver cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) and AED use to cardiac arrest victims in "unique settings," meaning locations where emergencies may occur but where AED coverage or trained responders are limited. Second, projects must train community members to recognize cardiac arrest, perform CPR, and use an AED effectively. Third, projects must take concrete steps to maximize community access to AEDs, not just by buying devices but by placing them strategically and ensuring they are integrated into local emergency response practices.
Grant-funded activities are meant to be practical and directly tied to improving outcomes in sudden cardiac arrest situations. Funds can be used to purchase AEDs that are approved or cleared for marketing by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration, ensuring that devices placed in the community meet federal regulatory standards. The program also supports basic life support instruction in AED use through nationally recognized training courses, with the intent of building a broader base of capable responders rather than limiting knowledge to a small group. In addition, projects must include public-facing outreach so residents understand what the project is, where AEDs are located, and how the community benefits from the effort. Another required element is communication with the local emergency medical services (EMS) system so EMS is aware of where AEDs are placed in these unique settings, which helps align community assets with formal emergency response and can improve dispatch guidance and follow-up. Finally, applicants are expected to develop and refine strategies that continue improving AED access in public places beyond the initial device placement, positioning the project as a demonstration model others can adopt.
In terms of funding structure, the opportunity (Funding Opportunity Number HRSA-12-085) anticipated making 3 awards with an estimated total funding amount of $300,000. The award ceiling was $100,000 per award. There was no cost-sharing or matching requirement, which lowers barriers for smaller jurisdictions and tribal entities that may not have significant discretionary funds to contribute.
Eligibility is limited to public and tribal governmental entities. Applicants must be a political subdivision of a state (for example, a county, city, township, or special district), a federally recognized Native American Tribe, or a Tribal organization. The listing of eligible applicant types includes state governments, county governments, city or township governments, special district governments, and Native American tribal governments and tribal organizations. The announcement also signals a preference for proposals that use a regional approach and distance learning to address shared needs across a broader area, which reflects an interest in scalable models that can serve multiple communities efficiently, particularly where travel and training logistics are challenging.
Key dates in the original posting show that this was a 2012 cycle opportunity: it was posted on February 13, 2012, with an application closing date of March 19, 2012, and an archive date of May 18, 2012. The program falls under CFDA 93.259, identified as the Rural Access to Emergency Devices Grant and Public Access to Defibrillation Demonstration Grant, reinforcing that the intent is to improve access to life-saving emergency devices and the training and coordination needed to use them effectively.
For applicants or stakeholders seeking additional details or experiencing access issues with the full notice, HRSA provided support through its call center (877-464-4772) and the email CallCenter@HRSA.GOV, along with an online link to the full announcement.
Public Access to Defibrillation Demonstration Project (PADDP) - FAQs
What is the Public Access to Defibrillation Demonstration Project (PADDP)?
PADDP is a discretionary grant opportunity from the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA), administered through the Office of Rural Health Policy (ORHP). It supports community-based demonstration projects that expand rapid response to sudden cardiac arrest by increasing access to automated external defibrillators (AEDs) and improving local readiness to use them.
What problem is PADDP trying to address?
The program is designed to improve outcomes in sudden cardiac arrest by reducing the time to defibrillation and strengthening community response. It places particular emphasis on rural or otherwise hard-to-serve areas where emergency care may take longer to arrive and early defibrillation can significantly affect survival.
What are the main goals or required focus areas of PADDP projects?
PADDP has three core focus areas: (1) delivering CPR and AED use to cardiac arrest victims in "unique settings" where AED coverage and trained responders may be limited, (2) training community members to recognize cardiac arrest, perform CPR, and use AEDs, and (3) maximizing community access to AEDs through strategic placement and integration into local emergency response practices.
What does HRSA mean by "unique settings"?
The opportunity describes "unique settings" as locations where emergencies may occur but where AED coverage or trained responders are limited. The purpose is to expand response capacity in places not already well-served by existing AED placement or training efforts.
Who is eligible to apply for PADDP?
Eligibility is limited to public and tribal governmental entities. Eligible applicants include political subdivisions of a state (such as counties, cities, townships, or special districts), federally recognized Native American Tribes, and Tribal organizations. The listed eligible applicant types include state governments, county governments, city or township governments, special district governments, and Native American tribal governments and tribal organizations.
Are nonprofits, hospitals, or universities eligible to apply?
Based on the information provided, eligibility is limited to public and tribal governmental entities (including political subdivisions of a state, federally recognized tribes, and tribal organizations). No other applicant categories are identified as eligible in the provided description.
How much funding was available under this opportunity?
The opportunity anticipated making 3 awards with an estimated total funding amount of $300,000.
What was the maximum award amount per project?
The award ceiling was $100,000 per award.
Was cost sharing or a matching contribution required?
No. The opportunity stated there was no cost-sharing or matching requirement.
What types of activities could grant funds support?
Grant-funded activities were intended to be practical and directly tied to improving outcomes in sudden cardiac arrest situations. Supported activities included purchasing AEDs and delivering basic life support instruction in AED use through nationally recognized training courses. The program also required outreach, communication with the local EMS system about AED placement, and the development/refinement of strategies to continue improving public AED access beyond initial placement.
Can PADDP funds be used to purchase AEDs?
Yes. Funds could be used to purchase AEDs that are approved or cleared for marketing by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA), ensuring the devices meet federal regulatory standards.
Does PADDP require training as part of the project?
Yes. A required element is training community members to recognize cardiac arrest, perform CPR, and use an AED effectively. The opportunity references basic life support instruction in AED use through nationally recognized training courses.
Is public outreach required?
Yes. Projects were required to include public-facing outreach so residents understand what the project is, where AEDs are located, and how the community benefits from the effort.
What coordination is expected with local Emergency Medical Services (EMS)?
Projects were required to communicate with the local EMS system so EMS is aware of where AEDs are placed in unique settings. This helps align community AED assets with formal emergency response and can support dispatch guidance and follow-up.
Does the program focus only on buying devices, or also on how they are used?
The program emphasizes more than purchasing devices. It requires strategic placement, training, outreach, and integration into local emergency response practices, along with strategies that improve AED access beyond the initial device placement.
What is meant by a "demonstration project" in this program?
Based on the description provided, PADDP supports innovative, comprehensive approaches that can be implemented in real-world community environments. Projects are positioned as demonstration models intended to show practical strategies for improving AED access and readiness that others can adopt.
Is there any stated preference for certain types of project approaches?
Yes. The announcement signals a preference for proposals that use a regional approach and distance learning to address shared needs across a broader area, supporting scalable models and reducing training/logistics barriers.
What is the Funding Opportunity Number for this grant?
The Funding Opportunity Number is HRSA-12-085.
What CFDA number is associated with PADDP?
The program falls under CFDA 93.259, identified as the Rural Access to Emergency Devices Grant and Public Access to Defibrillation Demonstration Grant.
When was this opportunity posted and when did it close?
The opportunity was posted on February 13, 2012. The application closing date was March 19, 2012. The archive date was May 18, 2012.
Who administers PADDP within HRSA?
PADDP is administered through HRSA's Office of Rural Health Policy (ORHP).
Where can applicants get help or request additional details about the notice?
HRSA provided support through its call center at 877-464-4772 and by email at CallCenter@HRSA.GOV. The opportunity also referenced an online link to the full announcement.
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