Opportunity Information: Apply for EP HIT 16 001
Apply for EP HIT 16 001
- The Department of Health and Human Services, Assistant Secretary for Preparedness and Response in the science and technology and other research and development sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Sector Information Sharing and Analysis Organization (ISAO)" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 93.835.
- This funding opportunity was created on Jul 25, 2016.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Aug 25, 2016 Applications must be submitted electronically via http://www.grants.gov by 8/25/2016 at 1159 pm EST.. (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 $150,000.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 2 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education.
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Opportunity Summary:
The Sector Information Sharing and Analysis Organization (ISAO) funding opportunity (EP HIT 16 001) is a Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) cooperative agreement aimed at strengthening cybersecurity information sharing for the Health Care and Public Health (HPH) Sector. The core goal is to expand the capacity of an existing, health care-relevant ISAO to exchange cyber threat information in both directions: outward to HPH sector organizations and inward to HHS, so that threat intelligence, indicators, and practical defensive guidance can move quickly between government and the private and nonprofit health ecosystem. Alongside threat sharing, the award is intended to support outreach and education that increases cybersecurity awareness and helps hospitals, clinics, public health entities, and other HPH stakeholders actually act on the information they receive, rather than simply collecting advisories.
A central feature of the opportunity is that it is not designed to create a brand-new organization from scratch. Applicants are expected to already be operating as a cybersecurity threat information sharing organization, with real infrastructure in place and a demonstrated ability to share and analyze cyber threat information. The funding is specifically positioned as a way to scale up what already exists, expanding sector-specific expertise and operational capability so the ISAO can function more comprehensively as a health care-focused hub. In practical terms, this means building on established platforms, staffing, processes, and partnerships to broaden reach across the entire HPH sector and deepen coordination with HHS.
The program is led by HHS through the Assistant Secretary for Preparedness and Response (ASPR) and is intentionally aligned with other HHS components to maximize impact. The announcement notes collaboration and resource leveraging with the Office of the National Coordinator for Health Information Technology (ONC), and additional coordination with the Office of the Assistant Secretary for Administration (ASA), including security and cyber threat intelligence functions such as the Office of the Chief Information Officer (OCIO), Office of Information Security (OIS), and the Office of Security and Strategic Information (OSSI) Cyber Threat Intelligence Program (CTIP). ASPR and ONC each issued separate but complementary funding opportunity announcements, with the intent that recipients could potentially leverage both funding streams to create a more complete, sector-wide cybersecurity information-sharing capability.
Financially, this FOA lists an award ceiling of $150,000 and anticipates making up to two awards. While ASPR describes an intent to provide support over a five-year period (contingent on appropriations and satisfactory performance), it is explicit that the federal funding is not meant to cover an awardee's entire operation. Instead, the expectation is that the awardee will use grant funds as an accelerator to extend bi-directional information sharing and outreach to include HHS and the broader HPH sector, and then move toward self-sufficiency after the period of federal support. The emphasis on measurable outcomes indicates that the work must translate into tangible improvements in information sharing and sector readiness, not just planning or convening.
Eligibility is limited to nonprofit organizations with 501(c)(3) status (excluding institutions of higher education). The funding instrument is a cooperative agreement, which generally implies substantial federal involvement compared with a standard grant, meaning the recipient should expect active collaboration and coordination with HHS offices as part of execution. The opportunity falls under the Science and Technology and other Research and Development activity category and is associated with CFDA 93.835.
Administratively, the opportunity was created July 25, 2016, with an original closing date of August 25, 2016. Applications were required to be submitted electronically through Grants.gov by 11:59 pm Eastern Time on the closing date.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is the Sector Information Sharing and Analysis Organization (ISAO) funding opportunity (EP HIT 16 001)?
EP HIT 16 001 is a Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) cooperative agreement funding opportunity intended to strengthen cybersecurity information sharing for the Health Care and Public Health (HPH) Sector. The focus is on expanding the capacity of an existing, health care-relevant ISAO so it can share cyber threat information effectively across the sector and with HHS.
What is the main goal of this funding opportunity?
The core goal is to expand a health care-relevant ISAO's ability to exchange cyber threat information in both directions: outward to HPH sector organizations and inward to HHS. This is meant to help threat intelligence, indicators, and practical defensive guidance move quickly between government and health care-related private and nonprofit stakeholders.
What does "bi-directional" information sharing mean in this program?
In this opportunity, "bi-directional" means the ISAO is expected to share relevant cyber threat information to HPH sector organizations (outward sharing) while also receiving and sharing threat information and related insights with HHS (inward sharing). The intent is faster, more actionable exchange across both the public and private/nonprofit parts of the HPH ecosystem.
Beyond threat sharing, what other activities does the award support?
The award is intended to support outreach and education that increase cybersecurity awareness and help HPH stakeholders (such as hospitals, clinics, and public health entities) act on the information they receive. The emphasis is on enabling practical defensive action, not just distributing advisories.
Is this funding intended to create a brand-new ISAO?
No. A central feature of the opportunity is that it is not designed to create a brand-new organization from scratch. Applicants are expected to already be operating as a cybersecurity threat information sharing organization, with infrastructure in place and demonstrated capability to share and analyze cyber threat information.
What kind of organization is expected to apply?
The opportunity is positioned as a way to scale an existing, health care-relevant ISAO by building on established platforms, staffing, processes, and partnerships. The ISAO is expected to expand its sector-specific expertise and operational capability to function more comprehensively as a health care-focused hub.
Which HHS office leads the program?
The program is led by HHS through the Assistant Secretary for Preparedness and Response (ASPR).
Which other HHS components are mentioned as aligned or coordinated with this effort?
The announcement notes collaboration and resource leveraging with the Office of the National Coordinator for Health Information Technology (ONC). It also notes additional coordination with the Office of the Assistant Secretary for Administration (ASA), including security and cyber threat intelligence functions such as the Office of the Chief Information Officer (OCIO), Office of Information Security (OIS), and the Office of Security and Strategic Information (OSSI) Cyber Threat Intelligence Program (CTIP).
How does this opportunity relate to ONC funding opportunities?
ASPR and ONC each issued separate but complementary funding opportunity announcements, with the intent that recipients could potentially leverage both funding streams to create a more complete, sector-wide cybersecurity information-sharing capability.
What is the maximum award amount (award ceiling)?
The FOA lists an award ceiling of $150,000.
How many awards are expected to be made?
The FOA anticipates making up to two awards.
How long is federal support intended to last?
ASPR describes an intent to provide support over a five-year period, contingent on appropriations and satisfactory performance.
Is the federal funding meant to pay for the awardee's entire operation?
No. It is explicit that federal funding is not meant to cover an awardee's entire operation. The expectation is that grant funds will act as an accelerator to extend bi-directional information sharing and outreach and that the awardee will move toward self-sufficiency after the period of federal support.
What is the expected emphasis on results or deliverables?
The opportunity emphasizes measurable outcomes, indicating the work must translate into tangible improvements in information sharing and sector readiness. The intent is not limited to planning or convening; the funded effort should improve how quickly and effectively threat information and practical defensive guidance are shared and acted upon.
Who is eligible to apply?
Eligibility is limited to nonprofit organizations with 501(c)(3) status, excluding institutions of higher education.
Are institutions of higher education eligible?
No. The eligibility statement excludes institutions of higher education.
What type of funding instrument is used?
The funding instrument is a cooperative agreement.
What does it mean that this is a cooperative agreement?
A cooperative agreement generally implies substantial federal involvement compared with a standard grant. Under this opportunity, the recipient should expect active collaboration and coordination with relevant HHS offices as part of executing the work.
What activity category is associated with this opportunity?
The opportunity falls under the Science and Technology and other Research and Development activity category.
What CFDA number is associated with this opportunity?
This opportunity is associated with CFDA 93.835.
When was this opportunity created?
The opportunity was created on July 25, 2016.
What was the original application closing date?
The original closing date was August 25, 2016.
How were applications required to be submitted?
Applications were required to be submitted electronically through Grants.gov.
What was the submission deadline time and time zone?
Applications were due by 11:59 pm Eastern Time on the closing date.
Who is the intended audience or beneficiary of the improved information sharing?
The improved information sharing and outreach is intended to benefit the Health Care and Public Health (HPH) Sector, including hospitals, clinics, public health entities, and other HPH stakeholders, by helping them receive and act on threat intelligence, indicators, and practical defensive guidance.
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