Opportunity Information: Apply for HRSA 15 012
Apply for HRSA 15 012
- The Health Resources and Services Administration in the health sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Service Area Competition" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 93.224 Consolidated Health Centers (Community Health Centers, Migrant Health Centers, Health Care for the Homeless, and Public.
- This funding opportunity was created on Sep 16, 2014 and posted on Sep 16, 2014.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Oct 22, 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 $39,027,563.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 30 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: Private institutions of higher education City or township governments Special district governments Public and State controlled institutions of higher education Others (see text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility for clarification) Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized) Native American tribal organizations (other than Federally recognized tribal governments) Public housing authorities/Indian housing authorities County governments State governments Independent school districts.
- Applicants must meet all of the eligibility requirements listed on pages 4 and 5 of the FOA.
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Opportunity Summary:
The Service Area Competition (SAC) grant opportunity (HRSA-15-012) is a Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) funding announcement designed to keep essential primary care services available in specific, pre-announced service areas that HRSA has identified as needing Health Center Program support. The basic purpose is to strengthen and sustain access to comprehensive, culturally competent, high-quality primary health care for underserved communities and vulnerable populations, including people who are uninsured or otherwise face barriers to care. SAC is part of the broader Health Center Program, which supports a national network of roughly 1,300 health centers operating more than 9,000 service delivery sites across all states and multiple US territories. The announcement highlights that, in 2013, this network served more than 21 million patients, underscoring the scale and public health importance of these grants.
This FOA specifically solicits applications from organizations seeking operational support to run a health center in a designated service area under section 330 of the Public Health Service Act. Applicants compete to provide ongoing services in that area, and the FOA lays out the rules for who can apply, how applications will be reviewed, and what factors HRSA will consider when making awards. The competition can support one or more of the major Health Center Program types: Community Health Centers (CHC, section 330(e)), Migrant Health Centers (MHC, section 330(g)), Health Care for the Homeless (HCH, section 330(h)), and Public Housing Primary Care (PHPC, section 330(i)). In other words, the SAC mechanism is about funding a qualified organization to operate a full scope of required primary care and enabling services tailored to the needs of a particular underserved area or population group, rather than funding a one-time project or a limited pilot.
In terms of funding and mechanics, this is a discretionary grant program under CFDA 93.224 (Consolidated Health Centers). HRSA anticipated about 30 awards under this particular competition, with an estimated total funding amount of $39,027,563. The FOA lists no cost sharing or matching requirement, meaning applicants are not required to contribute a specific non-federal match to be eligible (though applicants may still leverage other funds as part of a strong operating plan). The posted and creation date were September 16, 2014, with an application closing date of October 22, 2014, and the opportunity was later archived on December 21, 2014.
Eligibility is broad across public and nonprofit sectors, reflecting how health centers are commonly structured at the community level. Eligible applicants include nonprofit organizations with 501(c)(3) status (other than institutions of higher education), state and local governments (including county and city/township governments), special district governments, independent school districts, public housing authorities/Indian housing authorities, Native American tribal governments (federally recognized) and tribal organizations, and both public and private institutions of higher education. The FOA emphasizes that applicants must meet all eligibility requirements specified in the announcement (noted as being on pages 4 and 5 of the FOA), which typically means demonstrating the organizational capacity and governance structure needed to operate a compliant health center in the designated service area.
For applicants needing assistance, HRSA provided support through its Grants Application Center and program contacts. The primary email listed is BPHCSAC@hrsa.gov, with a phone contact (Beth Hartmayer) at (301) 594-4300, and a mailing address in Gaithersburg, Maryland for help accessing the full announcement. Overall, the SAC opportunity is best understood as HRSA's structured way of ensuring that critical, community-based primary care capacity remains in place in high-need areas by competitively selecting organizations to deliver required health center services under the federal Health Center Program framework.
Service Area Competition (SAC) Grant (HRSA-15-012) FAQs
What is the Service Area Competition (SAC) grant opportunity (HRSA-15-012)?
The Service Area Competition (SAC) grant opportunity (HRSA-15-012) is a Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) funding announcement under the Health Center Program. It is designed to keep essential primary care services available in specific, pre-announced service areas that HRSA has identified as needing Health Center Program support.
What is the main purpose of the SAC funding announcement?
The basic purpose is to strengthen and sustain access to comprehensive, culturally competent, high-quality primary health care for underserved communities and vulnerable populations, including people who are uninsured or otherwise face barriers to care.
Is SAC meant to fund a one-time project or a limited pilot program?
No. Based on the description provided, SAC is about funding a qualified organization to operate a full scope of required primary care and enabling services tailored to the needs of a particular underserved area or population group, rather than funding a one-time project or a limited pilot.
What does HRSA mean by a "designated service area" in this opportunity?
In this context, a designated service area refers to a specific, pre-announced service area that HRSA has identified as needing Health Center Program support. Applications are solicited for operational support to run a health center in that particular area.
What kind of support does this FOA solicit (operational or capital)?
This FOA specifically solicits applications from organizations seeking operational support to run a health center in a designated service area under section 330 of the Public Health Service Act.
What law or authority is referenced for operating a health center under this funding?
The FOA references section 330 of the Public Health Service Act as the basis for operating a health center supported through this opportunity.
Which Health Center Program types can be supported through SAC?
The competition can support one or more of the major Health Center Program types: Community Health Centers (CHC, section 330(e)), Migrant Health Centers (MHC, section 330(g)), Health Care for the Homeless (HCH, section 330(h)), and Public Housing Primary Care (PHPC, section 330(i)).
What population groups or communities are emphasized in this opportunity?
The announcement emphasizes underserved communities and vulnerable populations, including people who are uninsured or otherwise face barriers to care.
What program is SAC part of?
SAC is part of the broader Health Center Program, which supports a national network of health centers and service delivery sites across all states and multiple U.S. territories.
How large is the Health Center Program network described in the announcement?
The announcement describes a national network of roughly 1,300 health centers operating more than 9,000 service delivery sites across all states and multiple U.S. territories.
How many patients did the Health Center Program network serve (as cited in the announcement)?
The announcement highlights that in 2013 the network served more than 21 million patients, underscoring the scale and public health importance of these grants.
What is the CFDA number for this program?
This is a discretionary grant program under CFDA 93.224 (Consolidated Health Centers).
How many awards did HRSA anticipate making under this competition?
HRSA anticipated about 30 awards under this particular competition.
What was the estimated total funding amount for this SAC competition?
The estimated total funding amount listed for this competition was $39,027,563.
Is cost sharing or matching required to apply?
No. The FOA lists no cost sharing or matching requirement, meaning applicants are not required to contribute a specific non-federal match to be eligible.
Can an applicant still use other funds in addition to SAC funds?
Yes. While there is no required match, the description notes that applicants may still leverage other funds as part of a strong operating plan.
Who is eligible to apply for HRSA-15-012 based on the information provided?
Eligible applicants include nonprofit organizations with 501(c)(3) status (other than institutions of higher education), state governments, county governments, city or township governments, special district governments, independent school districts, public housing authorities/Indian housing authorities, Native American tribal governments (federally recognized), tribal organizations, and both public and private institutions of higher education.
Are institutions of higher education eligible?
Yes. Both public and private institutions of higher education are listed as eligible applicants.
Are nonprofit 501(c)(3) organizations eligible?
Yes. Nonprofit organizations with 501(c)(3) status are listed as eligible applicants (other than institutions of higher education).
Are state and local governments eligible to apply?
Yes. Eligibility includes state governments and local governments, including county governments and city/township governments. Special district governments and independent school districts are also listed.
Are tribal governments and tribal organizations eligible?
Yes. Native American tribal governments (federally recognized) and tribal organizations are included in the eligibility list.
Are public housing authorities eligible to apply?
Yes. Public housing authorities/Indian housing authorities are included among eligible applicants.
Does being an eligible entity automatically mean an applicant meets all eligibility requirements?
No. The FOA emphasizes that applicants must meet all eligibility requirements specified in the announcement (noted as being on pages 4 and 5 of the FOA). The summary also notes that this typically includes demonstrating the organizational capacity and governance structure needed to operate a compliant health center in the designated service area.
What does the FOA say about how applications will be evaluated and awards made?
The information provided states that the FOA lays out the rules for who can apply, how applications will be reviewed, and what factors HRSA will consider when making awards.
When was this opportunity posted and when did it close?
The posted and creation date were September 16, 2014, and the application closing date was October 22, 2014.
Is this funding opportunity still active?
No. The opportunity was later archived on December 21, 2014.
Where can applicants get help or ask questions about the SAC opportunity?
HRSA provided assistance through its Grants Application Center and program contacts. The primary email listed is BPHCSAC@hrsa.gov. A phone contact is provided for Beth Hartmayer at (301) 594-4300. A mailing address in Gaithersburg, Maryland is also referenced for help accessing the full announcement.
What is the main email contact listed for this FOA?
The primary email listed is BPHCSAC@hrsa.gov.
Who is the phone contact listed, and what is the phone number?
The phone contact listed is Beth Hartmayer at (301) 594-4300.
What is the overall goal of SAC within HRSA's Health Center Program framework?
Overall, SAC is described as HRSA's structured way of ensuring that critical, community-based primary care capacity remains in place in high-need areas by competitively selecting organizations to deliver required health center services under the federal Health Center Program framework.
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