Opportunity Information: Apply for HRSA 13 280
Apply for HRSA 13 280
- The Health Resources and Services Administration in the health sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Rural Access to Emergency Devices Grant Program" 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 May 16, 2013 and posted on May 16, 2013.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Jun 17, 2013. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $200,000.00 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).
- Community partnerships composed of local emergency response entities such as community training facilities, local emergency responders, fire and rescue departments, police, community hospitals, and local non profit entities and for profit entities concern
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Opportunity Summary:
The Rural Access to Emergency Devices (RAED) Grant Program was a discretionary grant opportunity offered by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA), focused on improving emergency cardiac response capacity in rural communities. The central goal of the program was to reduce deaths and serious outcomes from sudden cardiac arrest by expanding access to automated external defibrillators (AEDs) and ensuring that community members and responders were trained to use them quickly and correctly in real-world emergencies.
Funding under this program was intended for three main purposes. First, applicants could use grant funds to purchase AEDs that are approved or cleared for marketing by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration, ensuring the devices placed in the field met federal safety and regulatory standards. Second, the program supported defibrillator and basic life support training specifically tied to AED use. Training was expected to be delivered through nationally recognized courses such as those provided by the American Heart Association or the American Red Cross, though comparable nationally recognized training programs were also acceptable. Third, the program required that the purchased AEDs be placed in rural communities in coordination with local organizations, emphasizing practical deployment where the devices could be accessed rapidly during emergencies rather than remaining in centralized storage.
The opportunity anticipated making about seven awards, with an award ceiling of up to $200,000 per award and no stated minimum award amount (award floor listed as $0). Importantly, the program did not require cost sharing or matching funds, which can reduce barriers for rural communities and smaller organizations that might struggle to meet match requirements. The funding activity category was health, and the program is associated with CFDA number 93.259, listed as "Rural Access to Emergency Devices Grant and Public Access to Defibrillation Demonstration Grant."
Eligibility centered on community-based partnerships rather than a single organization acting alone. HRSA indicated that applicants could include community partnerships composed of local emergency response and community health stakeholders. Examples mentioned include community training facilities, local emergency responders, fire and rescue departments, police departments, community hospitals, and local nonprofit and for-profit entities. The emphasis on partnership reflects the reality that AED programs work best when device placement, responder coordination, training, and ongoing readiness are handled collaboratively across the local emergency response system and community institutions.
Key timing details for this specific announcement were as follows: it was posted on May 16, 2013, with an application closing date of June 17, 2013. The opportunity was later archived on August 16, 2013. While those dates indicate the specific round described is historical, the summary captures what HRSA was seeking to fund: tangible AED acquisition, credible training for AED and basic life support, and structured placement of devices in rural settings through coordinated local partnerships.
For reference and official materials, the announcement included an additional information link on the HRSA grants site. Applicants who had trouble accessing the full announcement were directed to contact the HRSA Call Center at 877-464-4772 (877-Go4-HRSA) or by email at CallCenter@HRSA.GOV.
Rural Access to Emergency Devices (RAED) Grant Program FAQs
What is the Rural Access to Emergency Devices (RAED) Grant Program?
The Rural Access to Emergency Devices (RAED) Grant Program was a discretionary grant opportunity offered by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA). It focused on improving emergency cardiac response capacity in rural communities by expanding access to automated external defibrillators (AEDs) and ensuring people were trained to use them effectively during real emergencies.
What was the main goal of the RAED program?
The central goal was to reduce deaths and serious outcomes from sudden cardiac arrest by increasing the availability of AEDs in rural areas and strengthening training so devices could be used quickly and correctly when needed.
Which federal agency offered this grant opportunity?
The opportunity was offered by HHS through HRSA (Health Resources and Services Administration).
What types of activities could RAED grant funds be used for?
Funding was intended for three main purposes: (1) purchasing eligible AEDs, (2) providing defibrillator and basic life support training tied to AED use, and (3) placing purchased AEDs in rural communities in coordination with local organizations to support rapid public access during emergencies.
Could funds be used to purchase AEDs?
Yes. Grant funds could be used to purchase AEDs, provided the AEDs were approved or cleared for marketing by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA).
Do the AEDs have to meet any specific regulatory standard?
Yes. The program specified that AEDs purchased with grant funds must be FDA approved or FDA cleared for marketing, reflecting federal safety and regulatory expectations.
Could funds be used for training?
Yes. The program supported defibrillator and basic life support training specifically tied to AED use, with an emphasis on training that prepares community members and responders to act quickly and correctly in real-world emergencies.
What training programs were considered acceptable?
Training was expected to be delivered through nationally recognized courses such as those provided by the American Heart Association or the American Red Cross. Comparable nationally recognized training programs were also acceptable.
Was placement of the AEDs in rural communities required?
Yes. The program required that AEDs purchased with grant funds be placed in rural communities in coordination with local organizations, emphasizing practical deployment where devices could be accessed rapidly during emergencies rather than kept in centralized storage.
How many awards were anticipated under this opportunity?
The opportunity anticipated making about seven awards.
What was the maximum award amount (award ceiling)?
The award ceiling was up to $200,000 per award.
Was there a minimum award amount (award floor)?
No minimum award amount was stated. The award floor was listed as $0.
Was cost sharing or matching required?
No. The program did not require cost sharing or matching funds.
What was the funding activity category?
The funding activity category was health.
What is the CFDA number associated with this program?
The program was associated with CFDA number 93.259, listed as "Rural Access to Emergency Devices Grant and Public Access to Defibrillation Demonstration Grant."
Who was eligible to apply?
Eligibility centered on community-based partnerships rather than a single organization applying alone. HRSA indicated applicants could include community partnerships composed of local emergency response and community health stakeholders.
What kinds of organizations were mentioned as examples of partners?
Examples included community training facilities, local emergency responders, fire and rescue departments, police departments, community hospitals, and local nonprofit and for-profit entities.
Why did HRSA emphasize community partnerships?
The program emphasized partnership because AED programs work best when device placement, responder coordination, training, and ongoing readiness are handled collaboratively across the local emergency response system and community institutions.
When was this specific RAED announcement posted?
This specific announcement was posted on May 16, 2013.
What was the application deadline for this announcement?
The application closing date was June 17, 2013.
When was the opportunity archived?
The opportunity was archived on August 16, 2013.
Is this opportunity current or historical?
Based on the dates provided (posted in 2013 with a 2013 closing date and later archived), the specific round described is historical.
What kinds of outcomes was the program trying to improve?
The program aimed to reduce deaths and serious outcomes related to sudden cardiac arrest by increasing rapid access to AEDs and ensuring that people in rural communities were prepared to use them.
Where could applicants find official materials or more information?
The announcement referenced an additional information link on the HRSA grants site for official materials.
Who could be contacted for help accessing the full announcement?
Applicants having trouble accessing the full announcement were directed to contact the HRSA Call Center at 877-464-4772 (877-Go4-HRSA) or by email at CallCenter@HRSA.GOV.
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