Opportunity Information: Apply for HRSA 14 015
Apply for HRSA 14 015
- The Health Resources and Services Administration in the health sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Reimbursement of Travel and Subsistence Expenses for Living 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 Jan 16, 2014 and posted on Jan 16, 2014.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Mar 17, 2014. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- The funding agency has allocated a total of $3,500,000.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- 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).
- States, transplant centers, qualified organ procurement organizations under Section 371 and other public or private entities.
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Opportunity Summary:
The Reimbursement of Travel and Subsistence Expenses for Living Organ Donation grant (HRSA 14 015) is a discretionary Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) funding opportunity offered as a cooperative agreement to support one organization in operating a national reimbursement system for living organ donors. The central goal is practical and donor-focused: reduce the financial burden that can come with living organ donation by covering certain nonmedical out-of-pocket costs tied to the donation process, specifically travel and subsistence expenses incurred in the United States. The program is designed to help living donors, and it can also cover eligible expenses for up to two relatives or other individuals who accompany the donor.
For FY 2014, the announcement anticipates a single award with an estimated total funding amount of $3,500,000. There is no cost sharing or matching requirement listed, which means applicants are not required to contribute non-federal funds as a condition of receiving the award. The posting date was January 16, 2014, and the application deadline was March 17, 2014 (with an archive date of May 16, 2014). The funding is associated with CFDA 93.134, Grants to Increase Organ Donations, signaling its connection to national efforts to expand organ donation by removing financial barriers that might discourage potential living donors.
While the broader authorizing program allows for reimbursement of travel and subsistence expenses and certain other incidental nonmedical expenses that the HHS Secretary may authorize by regulation, this particular funding opportunity explicitly authorizes reimbursement only for travel and subsistence. At the same time, applicants are expected to show in their project plan how they would adapt their reimbursement system if additional categories of qualified payments become authorized in the future. In other words, the system being funded should be able to operate under current rules but also be flexible enough to incorporate expanded reimbursement authorities if federal regulations change.
The announcement also sets clear boundaries on what the money cannot be used for. Program funds may not be used to reimburse expenses related to blood, marrow, or tissue donation. In addition, the organization receiving the cooperative agreement must agree not to reimburse a living donor for qualified expenses if those expenses have already been paid, or can reasonably be expected to be paid, by other sources. Those sources include the organ recipient, a state or federal program, an insurance policy, or a prepaid health services entity. This requirement is essentially an anti-duplication safeguard meant to ensure federal funds are reserved for costs that are not otherwise covered and to prevent double payment for the same expenses.
A major policy feature built into the authorizing legislation is an equity-oriented preference: the program must prioritize living donors who are least likely to be able to afford the travel and subsistence costs associated with donation. This reflects the idea that financial strain should not be a deciding factor in whether someone can donate, and it pushes the reimbursing entity to structure eligibility and operational processes in a way that better serves lower-income donors or donors facing economic hardship.
Eligibility is broad but targeted to entities capable of running a nationwide reimbursement operation. Eligible applicants include states, transplant centers, qualified organ procurement organizations under Section 371, and other public or private entities (with the FOA noting that additional clarification is provided in the full eligibility text). Because the award is a cooperative agreement, the relationship with HRSA is typically more hands-on than with a standard grant, meaning recipients should be prepared for ongoing federal involvement in major program elements such as oversight, coordination, performance expectations, and compliance.
For questions or access issues related to the full announcement, the posted contact is the HRSA Grants Application Center and HRSA Call Center, located at 910 Clopper Road, Suite 155 South, Gaithersburg, MD 20878, reachable by email at CallCenter@HRSA.GOV or by phone at 877 464 4772.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is the Reimbursement of Travel and Subsistence Expenses for Living Organ Donation grant (HRSA 14 015)?
HRSA 14 015 is a discretionary Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) funding opportunity offered as a cooperative agreement to support one organization in operating a national reimbursement system for living organ donors.
What is the main purpose of this funding opportunity?
The central goal is to reduce the financial burden associated with living organ donation by reimbursing certain nonmedical out-of-pocket costs tied to the donation process, specifically travel and subsistence expenses incurred in the United States.
How many organizations will HRSA fund under this opportunity?
For FY 2014, the announcement anticipates a single award to support one organization.
How much funding is anticipated for FY 2014?
The estimated total funding amount for FY 2014 is $3,500,000.
What type of award is this (grant vs. cooperative agreement)?
This opportunity is a cooperative agreement. That typically means HRSA will have ongoing involvement in major program elements such as oversight, coordination, performance expectations, and compliance, compared with a standard grant relationship.
What costs can the reimbursement system cover under this specific announcement?
This funding opportunity explicitly authorizes reimbursement only for travel and subsistence expenses related to the living organ donation process, as incurred in the United States.
Does the program cover expenses for anyone traveling with the living donor?
Yes. The program can cover eligible expenses for up to two relatives or other individuals who accompany the donor.
Are medical expenses covered by this program?
No. The program focus described in the announcement is on nonmedical out-of-pocket costs, specifically travel and subsistence expenses.
Are any other incidental nonmedical expenses covered?
While the broader authorizing program allows for reimbursement of travel and subsistence expenses and certain other incidental nonmedical expenses the HHS Secretary may authorize by regulation, this particular funding opportunity explicitly authorizes reimbursement only for travel and subsistence.
Does the funded organization need to plan for possible future expansion of reimbursable costs?
Yes. Applicants are expected to describe in their project plan how they would adapt their reimbursement system if additional categories of qualified payments become authorized in the future.
Are there specific donation types that are excluded from reimbursement?
Yes. Program funds may not be used to reimburse expenses related to blood, marrow, or tissue donation.
Can the program reimburse costs that are already paid by someone else?
No. The recipient organization must agree not to reimburse a living donor for qualified expenses if those expenses have already been paid, or can reasonably be expected to be paid, by other sources.
What counts as an "other source" that would prevent reimbursement?
Other sources include the organ recipient, a state or federal program, an insurance policy, or a prepaid health services entity.
Why does the program include a rule against reimbursing expenses covered by other sources?
The announcement describes this as an anti-duplication safeguard to ensure federal funds are used for costs that are not otherwise covered and to prevent double payment for the same expenses.
Does the program have a priority or preference for certain donors?
Yes. The program must prioritize living donors who are least likely to be able to afford the travel and subsistence costs associated with donation.
What is the CFDA number associated with this opportunity and what does it indicate?
The funding is associated with CFDA 93.134, Grants to Increase Organ Donations, which signals its connection to national efforts to expand organ donation by removing financial barriers that might discourage living donors.
Is cost sharing or matching required?
No. The announcement lists no cost sharing or matching requirement, meaning applicants are not required to contribute non-federal funds as a condition of receiving the award.
Who is eligible to apply?
Eligible applicants include states, transplant centers, qualified organ procurement organizations under Section 371, and other public or private entities (with additional clarification referenced in the full eligibility text).
Is the reimbursement system limited to expenses incurred in the United States?
Yes. The opportunity describes reimbursable travel and subsistence expenses as those incurred in the United States.
When was this opportunity posted and what were the key dates?
The posting date was January 16, 2014. The application deadline was March 17, 2014, and the archive date was May 16, 2014.
Who can be contacted for questions or access issues related to the full announcement?
Questions or access issues can be directed to the HRSA Grants Application Center and HRSA Call Center at 910 Clopper Road, Suite 155 South, Gaithersburg, MD 20878. Email: CallCenter@HRSA.GOV. Phone: 877 464 4772.
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