Opportunity Information: Apply for HRSA 12 047
Apply for HRSA 12 047
- The Health Resources and Services Administration in the health sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Reducing Loss to Follow up after Failure to Pass Newborn Hearing Screening" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 93.251 Universal Newborn Hearing Screening.
- This funding opportunity was created on Sep 2, 2011 and posted on Sep 2, 2011.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Oct 28, 2011. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- The funding agency has allocated a total of $1,750,000.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $250,000.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 7 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: Others (see text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility for clarification).
- Eligibility for this funding opportunity is limited to those current grantees/awardees with project periods ending March 31, 2012 and States/Jurisdictions which do not have HRSA Federal funds to support their newborn hearing screening program at this time.
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Opportunity Summary:
The grant opportunity titled "Reducing Loss to Follow up after Failure to Pass Newborn Hearing Screening" (Funding Opportunity Number HRSA-12-047) is a discretionary grant program offered by the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA). It focuses on a persistent problem in universal newborn hearing screening programs: when an infant does not pass the hearing screening test before leaving the hospital, too many families never make it to the next steps, or the follow-up outcomes are never properly recorded. This gap is commonly described as loss to follow-up or loss to documentation, and it can delay identification of hearing loss and slow down access to diagnostic testing, early intervention services, and appropriate care.
The central aim of the funding is to support projects that use clearly defined, targeted, and measurable interventions to reduce the number of infants who fall through the cracks after not passing a physiologic newborn hearing screening prior to discharge from the newborn nursery. HRSA is not simply looking for general program support; the announcement emphasizes practical strategies that can be implemented and tracked, with the expectation that grantees will demonstrate measurable improvements. In other words, applicants are expected to propose specific actions that increase the percentage of infants who receive timely and appropriate follow-up, and to show, using data, that the interventions are making a difference.
A notable feature of this opportunity is the expectation around participation in Learning Collaboratives during the 2012-2014 project period. States that have not previously participated in a Learning Collaborative are required to join during this period. Learning Collaboratives are typically structured quality-improvement environments where participating programs share data, test interventions, learn from each other, and adopt proven practices more quickly. By requiring collaboration, HRSA is signaling that it wants states and jurisdictions to move beyond isolated efforts and instead use shared learning and continuous improvement methods to drive down loss to follow-up and improve documentation.
In terms of funding details, HRSA anticipated making 7 awards, with an estimated total funding amount of $1,750,000. The award ceiling was set at $250,000 per award. There was no cost-sharing or matching requirement, which reduces the financial barrier for eligible applicants. The program is associated with CFDA number 93.251, Universal Newborn Hearing Screening, aligning it with federal efforts to ensure newborns are screened early and receive timely diagnostic and intervention services when needed.
Eligibility is limited and targeted. The opportunity is open to two main groups: current grantees/awardees whose project periods were ending March 31, 2012, and states or jurisdictions that did not have HRSA federal funds supporting their newborn hearing screening program at the time of the announcement. The listing indicates "Others (see text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility for clarification)," but the key takeaway is that this was not a general open competition for any organization; it was aimed at specific state/jurisdictional newborn hearing screening programs either transitioning from a prior funding cycle or operating without HRSA support.
Key administrative dates show the opportunity was posted on September 2, 2011, with an application closing date of October 28, 2011, and it was later archived on December 26, 2011. For applicants needing help accessing the full announcement, HRSA directed people to the HRSA Call Center via email (CallCenter@HRSA.GOV) and provided phone contact options, reinforcing that this was a formal federal grant competition with standard support channels. The full announcement was hosted through HRSA's grants portal at the provided link.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is the title of this grant opportunity?
The opportunity is titled "Reducing Loss to Follow up after Failure to Pass Newborn Hearing Screening."
What is the Funding Opportunity Number (FON)?
The Funding Opportunity Number is HRSA-12-047.
Which federal agency is offering this grant?
This is a discretionary grant program offered by the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA).
What problem is this grant trying to address?
The grant targets a persistent issue in universal newborn hearing screening programs: when an infant does not pass the hearing screening test before leaving the hospital, too many families do not complete the next steps, or follow-up outcomes are not properly recorded. This is commonly described as loss to follow-up or loss to documentation.
Why is reducing loss to follow-up or loss to documentation important?
When follow-up does not happen (or outcomes are not documented), identification of hearing loss can be delayed, which can slow access to diagnostic testing, early intervention services, and appropriate care.
What is the main goal of the funding?
The central aim is to support projects that use clearly defined, targeted, and measurable interventions to reduce the number of infants who are lost to follow-up or lost to documentation after not passing a physiologic newborn hearing screening prior to discharge from the newborn nursery.
Is this funding meant for general program support?
No. The announcement emphasizes practical strategies that can be implemented and tracked. Applicants are expected to propose specific actions and demonstrate measurable improvement using data.
What types of approaches does HRSA appear to be looking for?
Based on the description, HRSA is looking for interventions that are specific, targeted, measurable, and trackable, with an expectation that grantees will use data to show improvements in timely and appropriate follow-up and improved documentation of outcomes.
Who is expected to benefit from the proposed projects?
Infants who do not pass the newborn hearing screening prior to discharge, and their families, by improving timely follow-up and ensuring follow-up outcomes are properly captured.
What is meant by "physiologic newborn hearing screening" in this context?
The opportunity specifically refers to infants who do not pass a physiologic newborn hearing screening before leaving the hospital (prior to discharge from the newborn nursery).
What are Learning Collaboratives, and how do they relate to this grant?
Learning Collaboratives are described as structured quality-improvement environments where participating programs share data, test interventions, learn from each other, and adopt proven practices more quickly. Participation is an expectation during the 2012-2014 project period.
Is participation in a Learning Collaborative required?
During the 2012-2014 project period, states that had not previously participated in a Learning Collaborative are required to join during this period.
What does the Learning Collaborative expectation suggest about HRSA's approach?
It signals an emphasis on shared learning, collaboration across states and jurisdictions, and continuous improvement methods rather than isolated efforts.
How many awards did HRSA anticipate making?
HRSA anticipated making 7 awards.
What was the estimated total funding amount?
The estimated total funding amount was $1,750,000.
What was the maximum award amount (award ceiling)?
The award ceiling was $250,000 per award.
Was cost-sharing or matching required?
No. There was no cost-sharing or matching requirement.
What is the CFDA number associated with this program?
The program is associated with CFDA number 93.251, Universal Newborn Hearing Screening.
Who was eligible to apply?
Eligibility was limited and targeted. The opportunity was open to (1) current grantees/awardees whose project periods were ending March 31, 2012, and (2) states or jurisdictions that did not have HRSA federal funds supporting their newborn hearing screening program at the time of the announcement.
Is this a general open competition for any organization?
No. The information provided indicates it was not broadly open to any organization; it was aimed at specific state/jurisdictional newborn hearing screening programs either transitioning from a prior funding cycle or operating without HRSA support.
What does the listing mean by "Others (see text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility for clarification)"?
The listing notes "Others" and points to additional eligibility clarification, but the key eligibility points provided are that it targets certain current grantees/awardees and certain states or jurisdictions without HRSA newborn hearing screening funds at the time of the announcement.
When was the opportunity posted?
It was posted on September 2, 2011.
What was the application closing date?
The application closing date was October 28, 2011.
When was the opportunity archived?
The opportunity was archived on December 26, 2011.
How could applicants get help accessing the full announcement?
HRSA directed people to the HRSA Call Center via email at CallCenter@HRSA.GOV and also provided phone contact options.
Where was the full announcement hosted?
The full announcement was hosted through HRSA's grants portal at the provided link in the announcement.
What would a successful application be expected to demonstrate?
Based on the description, applicants would be expected to propose specific, measurable interventions and use data to demonstrate that the interventions increase the percentage of infants receiving timely and appropriate follow-up and that follow-up outcomes are properly recorded.
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