Opportunity Information: Apply for HRSA 09 185
Apply for HRSA 09 185
- The Health Resources and Services Administration in the health sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Public Education Efforts to Increase Solid Organ Donation" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 93.134 Grants to Increase Organ Donations.
- This funding opportunity was created on Oct 15, 2008 and posted on Oct 15, 2008.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Jan 30, 2009. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- The funding agency has allocated a total of $1,000,000.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 6 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: Others (see text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility for clarification).
- Eligible applicants include Federally designated organ procurement organizations (OPOs) and other non profit private or public entities eligible for funds under Section 377A(b) of the Public Health Service (PHS) Act, 42 U.S.C. Section 274f 1(b). State and local governments, Indian Tribal Governments, institutions of higher education, faith based and community organizations, Tribal organizations, and other non profit organizations are eligible to apply for these grants. For profit organizations may participate in a grant project as a subcontractor or consortium member, but are not eligible to apply as the applicant institution. As specified in Section 377A(b) of the PHS Act, the Secretary may make peer reviewed grants to public and nonprofit private entities, including Tribes, Tribal Organizations, faith based and community based organizations. This program has one funding priority of five points for applications that meet the criteria set forth in the guidance related to a consortium of organizations. Eligible applicants include Federally designated organ procurement organizations (OPOs) and other non profit private or public entities eligible for funds under Section 377A(b) of the Public Health Service (PHS) Act, 42 U.S.C. Section 274f 1(b). State and local governments, Indian Tribal Governments, institutions of higher education, faith based and community organizations, Tribal organizations, and other non profit organizations are eligible to apply for these grants. For profit organizations may participate in a grant project as a subcontractor or consortium member, but are not eligible to apply as the applicant institution. As specified in Section 377A(b) of the PHS Act, the Secretary may make peer reviewed grants to public and nonprofit private entities, including Tribes, Tribal Organizations, faith based and community based organizations. This program has one funding priority of five points for applications that meet the criteria set forth in the guidance related to a consortium of organizations.
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Opportunity Summary:
The Public Education Efforts to Increase Solid Organ Donation grant opportunity (HRSA 09 185) is a discretionary grant program from the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) focused on boosting solid organ donation through practical, evidence-informed public education and outreach. The core goal is not to fund basic research, but to help organizations put into action outreach strategies that already show real promise in increasing donation rates. In particular, HRSA emphasizes replication and implementation of approaches that have been identified as effective through the Division of Transplantation research grant portfolio, as well as strategies supported in the broader public health literature for changing health behaviors. The program also welcomes education and outreach efforts that follow established public health outreach frameworks, signaling a preference for well-structured campaigns with clear target audiences, messaging strategies, and measurable outcomes.
A central theme of the opportunity is encouraging the public to take concrete steps beyond general awareness, especially documenting a donation decision. The program aligns with the Division of Transplantation mission by supporting efforts that educate people about deceased and/or living donation and motivate individuals to register as donors through a statewide donor registry, or through another formal documentation mechanism in places where a registry is not available. In other words, the emphasis is on outreach that leads to action, not just outreach that increases general knowledge.
The opportunity was posted October 15, 2008, with an application closing date of January 30, 2009, and it was later archived March 17, 2009. HRSA anticipated making about 6 awards, with an estimated total funding amount of 1,000,000. The funding instrument type is a grant, and the activity category is health. Importantly, there is no cost sharing or matching requirement listed, which can make participation more feasible for nonprofits and public entities that have limited unrestricted funds.
Eligibility is broad across the nonprofit and public sectors, but it is not open to for-profit entities as the primary applicant. Eligible applicants include federally designated organ procurement organizations (OPOs) and other nonprofit private or public entities authorized under Section 377A(b) of the Public Health Service Act (42 U.S.C. 274f-1(b)). This includes state and local governments, Indian Tribal Governments, institutions of higher education, faith-based and community organizations, Tribal organizations, and other nonprofit organizations. For-profit organizations are allowed to participate only as subcontractors or consortium members, meaning they can contribute expertise or services, but they cannot be the lead applicant organization that receives the award.
The program also includes a scoring incentive tied to collaboration. There is a single funding priority worth five points for applications that meet HRSA criteria related to a consortium of organizations. This suggests HRSA valued coordinated, multi-partner approaches, such as campaigns that combine the reach of community groups, the credibility of healthcare partners, and the operational role of OPOs, all working toward measurable increases in donor registration and documented donation intent.
For applicants needing help accessing the full announcement, HRSA provided support through its call center (CallCenter@HRSA.GOV and 877-464-4772, with an additional number listed as 301-998-7373). The full opportunity listing was also hosted through HRSA’s grants site via the included link.
Public Education Efforts to Increase Solid Organ Donation (HRSA 09-185) - FAQs
1) What is the Public Education Efforts to Increase Solid Organ Donation grant (HRSA 09-185)?
This is a discretionary grant program from the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) focused on increasing solid organ donation through practical, evidence-informed public education and outreach efforts.
2) What is the main purpose of this funding opportunity?
The purpose is to boost solid organ donation by supporting outreach and education strategies that show real promise in increasing donation rates, especially strategies that lead people to take concrete steps to document a donation decision.
3) Is this grant intended to fund basic research?
No. The opportunity explicitly emphasizes implementation and replication of promising approaches rather than funding basic research.
4) What kinds of approaches does HRSA want applicants to use?
HRSA emphasizes replication and implementation of approaches identified as effective through the Division of Transplantation research grant portfolio, as well as strategies supported by the broader public health literature on changing health behaviors.
5) Does HRSA prefer any particular style or structure for outreach campaigns?
Yes. The opportunity welcomes efforts that follow established public health outreach frameworks, indicating a preference for well-structured campaigns with defined target audiences, messaging strategies, and measurable outcomes.
6) What outcomes does HRSA want education and outreach to achieve?
The central theme is moving beyond general awareness to action, especially getting people to document a donation decision. This includes motivating individuals to register as donors in a statewide donor registry, or using another formal documentation mechanism where a registry is not available.
7) Does the program focus on deceased donation, living donation, or both?
The program supports efforts that educate the public about deceased and/or living donation.
8) What does HRSA mean by "documenting a donation decision"?
Based on the opportunity description, it means getting individuals to formally record their donor decision, typically by registering through a statewide donor registry, or by using another formal documentation method in locations without a registry.
9) How many awards did HRSA expect to make?
HRSA anticipated making about 6 awards.
10) What was the estimated total funding amount for this opportunity?
The estimated total funding amount was 1,000,000.
11) What is the funding instrument type and activity category?
The funding instrument type is a grant, and the activity category is health.
12) Is cost sharing or matching required?
No cost sharing or matching requirement is listed for this opportunity.
13) Who is eligible to apply as the lead applicant?
Eligibility is broad across nonprofit and public sectors. Eligible applicants include federally designated organ procurement organizations (OPOs) and other nonprofit private or public entities authorized under Section 377A(b) of the Public Health Service Act (42 U.S.C. 274f-1(b)). Examples listed include state and local governments, Indian Tribal Governments, institutions of higher education, faith-based and community organizations, Tribal organizations, and other nonprofit organizations.
14) Are for-profit organizations eligible to apply as the primary applicant?
No. The opportunity is not open to for-profit entities as the primary applicant organization that would receive the award.
15) Can for-profit organizations participate in any way?
Yes. For-profit organizations may participate as subcontractors or consortium members, meaning they can provide services or expertise but cannot serve as the lead applicant.
16) What is the consortium-related funding priority and how many points is it worth?
The opportunity includes a single funding priority worth five points for applications that meet HRSA criteria related to a consortium of organizations. This indicates HRSA placed added value on coordinated, multi-partner approaches.
17) What kinds of collaborations does HRSA appear to encourage?
The description suggests HRSA valued coordinated approaches that may combine the reach of community groups, the credibility of healthcare partners, and the operational role of OPOs, all working toward measurable increases in donor registration and documented donation intent.
18) When was the opportunity posted, and what were the key dates?
The opportunity was posted on October 15, 2008. The application closing date was January 30, 2009. It was archived on March 17, 2009.
19) Where could applicants find the full opportunity announcement?
The full opportunity listing was hosted through HRSA's grants site via the included link in the original posting.
20) How could applicants get help accessing the announcement or asking questions?
HRSA provided support through its call center at CallCenter@HRSA.GOV and by phone at 877-464-4772, with an additional number listed as 301-998-7373.
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