Opportunity Information: Apply for HRSA 11 074
Apply for HRSA 11 074
- The Health Resources and Services Administration in the health sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Scholarships for Disadvantaged Students" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 93.925 Scholarships for Health Professions Students from Disadvantaged Backgrounds.
- This funding opportunity was created on Jan 28, 2011 and posted on Jan 26, 2011.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Feb 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 $46,000,000.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 400 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: Others (see text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility for clarification).
- Eligible applicants are accredited schools of medicine, osteopathic medicine, dentistry, nursing, pharmacy, podiatric medicine, optometry, veterinary medicine, public health, chiropractic, allied health, a school offering a graduate program in behavioral and mental health practice, or an entity providing programs for the training of physician assistants. Faith based, tribal and community based organizations are eligible to apply for these grants if otherwise eligible. See page 23 for definitions, Section VIII, Other Information. To be eligible, applicants must also be carrying out a program to recruit and retain students from disadvantaged backgrounds, including students who are members of racial and ethnic minority groups. Applicants must demonstrate that the program has achieved success based on the percentage of disadvantaged students who are enrolled and have graduated from the school. Eligible applicants are accredited schools of medicine, osteopathic medicine, dentistry, nursing, pharmacy, podiatric medicine, optometry, veterinary medicine, public health, chiropractic, allied health, a school offering a graduate program in behavioral and mental health practice, or an entity providing programs for the training of physician assistants. Faith based, tribal and community based organizations are eligible to apply for these grants if otherwise eligible. See page 23 for definitions, Section VIII, Other Information. To be eligible, applicants must also be carrying out a program to recruit and retain students from disadvantaged backgrounds, including students who are members of racial and ethnic minority groups. Applicants must demonstrate that the program has achieved success based on the percentage of disadvantaged students who are enrolled and have graduated from the school. Please see funding opportunity announcement for complete eligiblity information.
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Opportunity Summary:
The Scholarships for Disadvantaged Students (SDS) program is a federal grant opportunity from the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) designed to strengthen diversity in the health workforce by helping schools provide scholarships to full-time students who have financial need and come from disadvantaged backgrounds. Rather than awarding funds directly to individual students, HRSA provides grant funding to eligible training institutions, and those schools then identify scholarship recipients and administer the awards. The core purpose is to reduce financial barriers for students who are underrepresented or face economic and social disadvantages, supporting their entry and persistence in health professions and nursing education programs.
Under this opportunity (Funding Opportunity Number HRSA-11-074; CFDA 93.925), participating schools are expected to run the program responsibly and consistently with the rules in the funding opportunity announcement. Schools must make reasonable determinations of student financial need and ensure scholarship amounts stay within allowable cost categories. Allowable costs are limited to tuition and certain education-related and living expenses considered reasonable under the announcement, meaning the scholarship cannot exceed the defined cost of attendance components HRSA permits. In practice, this places the school in the role of steward: it must document need, select recipients fairly, and apply the funds only to the approved expense types.
Eligibility is limited to accredited health professions and nursing education entities. Examples explicitly listed include accredited schools of medicine, osteopathic medicine, dentistry, nursing, pharmacy, podiatric medicine, optometry, veterinary medicine, public health, chiropractic, allied health, and graduate programs in behavioral and mental health practice, as well as entities that provide physician assistant training programs. Faith-based, tribal, and community-based organizations may apply if they otherwise meet the eligibility requirements (for example, if they operate or are part of an accredited eligible program). Beyond basic accreditation, applicants must already be carrying out a program to recruit and retain students from disadvantaged backgrounds, including students who are members of racial and ethnic minority groups. Applicants also need to demonstrate that their recruitment and retention efforts have produced measurable success, particularly evidenced through the percentage of disadvantaged students enrolled and graduating. In other words, HRSA is looking for institutions that can show both commitment and track record, not just plans.
The award is a discretionary grant with no cost-sharing or matching requirement, which lowers the barrier for institutions to participate. HRSA anticipated about 400 awards, with an estimated total funding amount of $46,000,000. The opportunity was posted January 26, 2011, created January 28, 2011, originally due February 14, 2011, with a revised closing date of February 28, 2011, and an archive date of April 29, 2011. These dates indicate the specific cycle for this announcement, but the program description reflects the broader SDS purpose and structure.
Applicants seeking full details were directed to the official HRSA announcement and could use the provided HRSA call center for help accessing materials or resolving technical issues. The additional information link in the source points to the HRSA grants webpage associated with this funding opportunity.
Scholarships for Disadvantaged Students (SDS) Program (HRSA) - FAQs
What is the Scholarships for Disadvantaged Students (SDS) program?
The Scholarships for Disadvantaged Students (SDS) program is a federal grant opportunity from the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA). Its purpose is to strengthen diversity in the health workforce by supporting scholarships for full-time students who have financial need and come from disadvantaged backgrounds.
Who does HRSA award SDS funding to?
HRSA does not award SDS funds directly to individual students. HRSA awards grant funding to eligible training institutions (schools and programs), and those institutions then identify scholarship recipients and administer the scholarships.
Who are the scholarships intended to help?
The scholarships are intended for full-time students who have financial need and come from disadvantaged backgrounds. The program is aimed at reducing financial barriers for students who are underrepresented or face economic and social disadvantages, helping them enter and persist in health professions and nursing education programs.
What is the main goal of the SDS program?
The core goal is to support entry and persistence in health professions and nursing education by reducing financial barriers, while strengthening diversity in the health workforce.
What is the Funding Opportunity Number (FON) and CFDA number for this SDS announcement?
This opportunity is identified as Funding Opportunity Number HRSA-11-074 and CFDA 93.925.
What kinds of institutions are eligible to apply for SDS funding?
Eligibility is limited to accredited health professions and nursing education entities. Examples explicitly listed include accredited schools of medicine, osteopathic medicine, dentistry, nursing, pharmacy, podiatric medicine, optometry, veterinary medicine, public health, chiropractic, allied health, and graduate programs in behavioral and mental health practice, as well as entities that provide physician assistant training programs.
Can faith-based, tribal, or community-based organizations apply?
Faith-based, tribal, and community-based organizations may apply if they otherwise meet the eligibility requirements, such as operating or being part of an accredited eligible program.
Is accreditation required for applicants?
Yes. Eligibility is limited to accredited health professions and nursing education entities, as described in the announcement.
Do applicants need to already have recruitment and retention activities for disadvantaged students?
Yes. Beyond accreditation, applicants must already be carrying out a program to recruit and retain students from disadvantaged backgrounds, including students who are members of racial and ethnic minority groups.
Do institutions need to show results from their recruitment and retention efforts?
Yes. Applicants need to demonstrate measurable success from their recruitment and retention efforts, particularly evidenced through the percentage of disadvantaged students enrolled and graduating. HRSA is looking for institutions with a track record, not only plans.
What role does the school play once it receives SDS funds?
The school serves as the steward of the grant funding. It is expected to run the program responsibly and in line with the rules in the funding opportunity announcement, make reasonable determinations of student financial need, select recipients fairly, document need, and apply funds only to approved expense types.
What expenses can SDS scholarship funds cover?
Allowable costs are limited to tuition and certain education-related and living expenses considered reasonable under the announcement. The scholarship cannot exceed the defined cost of attendance components HRSA permits.
Are there limits on scholarship amounts?
Yes. Participating schools must ensure scholarship amounts stay within allowable cost categories, and the scholarship may not exceed the cost of attendance components permitted by HRSA under the announcement.
How is student financial need determined under SDS?
Schools are expected to make reasonable determinations of student financial need and document those determinations as part of administering the program, consistent with the funding opportunity announcement.
Is cost-sharing or matching required for this grant?
No. The award is described as a discretionary grant with no cost-sharing or matching requirement.
How many awards and how much total funding were anticipated for this announcement?
HRSA anticipated about 400 awards with an estimated total funding amount of $46,000,000 for this opportunity.
When was this specific funding opportunity posted and when did it close?
The opportunity was posted on January 26, 2011, created on January 28, 2011, originally due on February 14, 2011, with a revised closing date of February 28, 2011. The archive date was April 29, 2011.
Does this opportunity provide scholarships directly to students who apply to HRSA?
No. Under this structure, HRSA awards funds to eligible institutions, and the institutions identify recipients and administer scholarships.
Where were applicants directed to find full details and get help?
Applicants were directed to the official HRSA announcement and the HRSA grants webpage associated with the funding opportunity. A provided HRSA call center was available for help accessing materials or resolving technical issues.
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