Opportunity Information: Apply for HRSA 15 015
Apply for HRSA 15 015
- 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 Dec 15, 2014 and posted on Oct 15, 2014.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Dec 16, 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 $100,975,803.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 38 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: Native American tribal organizations (other than Federally recognized tribal governments) Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized) Independent school districts County governments Others (see text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility for clarification) Public housing authorities/Indian housing authorities Private institutions of higher education City or township governments Public and State controlled institutions of higher education State governments Special district governments Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education.
- Applicants must meet all of the eligibility requirements listed on pages 4 and 5 of the FOA.
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Opportunity Summary:
The Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) Service Area Competition (SAC) funding opportunity (Funding Opportunity Number HRSA-15-015) is a discretionary grant program designed to keep comprehensive primary health care available in specific, HRSA-designated service areas that serve medically underserved and vulnerable populations. The core purpose is operational support for health centers so they can continue delivering accessible, culturally competent, high-quality primary care, especially for people who are uninsured, low-income, geographically isolated, or otherwise at risk of going without routine health services. In practical terms, SAC is one of the main mechanisms HRSA uses to make sure there is an accountable, stable grantee responsible for providing Health Center Program services in an announced service area.
This competition sits under the broader Health Center Program authorized by section 330 of the Public Health Service (PHS) Act, as amended. The announcement highlights the national scale and public health importance of the program: roughly 1,300 health centers operating more than 9,000 service delivery sites across every state and multiple U.S. territories, with more than 21 million patients served in 2013. The SAC announcement emphasizes that, while each individual health center matters locally, the combined network has had a major impact on improving health outcomes for underserved communities nationwide.
Applicants may seek funding to operate one or more types of section 330-supported health center models depending on the announced service area and the populations to be served. These include Community Health Centers (CHC, section 330(e)), Migrant Health Centers (MHC, section 330(g)), Health Care for the Homeless programs (HCH, section 330(h)), and Public Housing Primary Care programs (PHPC, section 330(i)). The FOA explains the eligibility requirements, how applications will be reviewed, and which factors HRSA will use when deciding awards, all focused on ensuring that a capable organization is positioned to provide comprehensive primary care and related services in that service area.
Funding details for this specific opportunity include an estimated total funding amount of $100,975,803 and an expected 38 awards. The CFDA number listed is 93.224 (Consolidated Health Centers). The posting date was October 15, 2014, with the original closing date of December 3, 2014, later extended to December 16, 2014. No cost sharing or matching requirement is indicated. The opportunity was archived February 1, 2015. The announcement lists award ceiling and floor as 0, which typically signals that award amounts vary and are defined by service area needs and HRSA determinations rather than a single fixed cap or minimum stated in the summary fields.
Eligibility is broad and includes nonprofit organizations with 501(c)(3) status (other than institutions of higher education), state and local governments, special district governments, public housing authorities/Indian housing authorities, federally recognized tribal governments and other tribal organizations, independent school districts, and public or private institutions of higher education, among others. However, applicants must meet all eligibility requirements specified in the FOA (noted as being on pages 4 and 5 of the document), meaning applicants cannot rely on organizational type alone and must satisfy Health Center Program-specific requirements tied to serving the announced service area and meeting program expectations.
For support or access issues, HRSA provided a Grants Application Center contact in Gaithersburg, Maryland, along with the email address BPHCSAC@hrsa.gov and a phone contact (Beth Hartmayer at 301-594-4300).
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs): HRSA Service Area Competition (SAC) - HRSA-15-015
What is the HRSA Service Area Competition (SAC) funding opportunity?
The HRSA Service Area Competition (SAC), Funding Opportunity Number HRSA-15-015, is a discretionary grant program intended to keep comprehensive primary health care available in specific, HRSA-designated service areas that serve medically underserved and vulnerable populations. A central goal is to ensure there is an accountable, stable grantee responsible for providing Health Center Program services in an announced service area.
What is the main purpose of SAC funding?
The core purpose is operational support for health centers so they can continue delivering accessible, culturally competent, high-quality primary care and related services within the announced service area. The opportunity emphasizes continuity of care for populations that may otherwise go without routine health services.
Who is this funding intended to benefit?
The program focuses on medically underserved and vulnerable populations, including people who are uninsured, low-income, geographically isolated, or otherwise at risk of lacking access to routine primary health services.
What larger program does SAC fall under?
This competition is part of the broader Health Center Program authorized by section 330 of the Public Health Service (PHS) Act, as amended.
Why does HRSA run a Service Area Competition?
Based on the announcement, SAC is one of HRSA's main mechanisms for ensuring that a capable organization is in place to provide Health Center Program services in an announced service area, supporting stability and accountability for ongoing service delivery.
What types of health center models can applicants propose to operate under this opportunity?
Applicants may seek funding to operate one or more section 330-supported health center models depending on the announced service area and the populations to be served. The models listed include:
- Community Health Centers (CHC) - section 330(e)
- Migrant Health Centers (MHC) - section 330(g)
- Health Care for the Homeless (HCH) - section 330(h)
- Public Housing Primary Care (PHPC) - section 330(i)
Does the SAC opportunity fund comprehensive primary care?
Yes. The SAC announcement states that the purpose is to keep comprehensive primary health care available in the designated service area, emphasizing accessible, culturally competent, high-quality primary care for underserved and vulnerable populations.
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 every state and multiple U.S. territories, serving more than 21 million patients in 2013.
What is the estimated total funding amount for HRSA-15-015?
The estimated total funding amount listed for this opportunity is $100,975,803.
How many awards does HRSA expect to make under this opportunity?
The opportunity indicates an expected 38 awards.
What is the CFDA number for this funding opportunity?
The CFDA number listed is 93.224 (Consolidated Health Centers).
When was HRSA-15-015 posted and when did it close?
The posting date was October 15, 2014. The original closing date was December 3, 2014, and it was later extended to December 16, 2014.
Is cost sharing or matching required?
No cost sharing or matching requirement is indicated in the information provided.
Is this funding opportunity still open?
No. The opportunity was archived on February 1, 2015.
Why do the award ceiling and floor show as 0?
The summary fields list an award ceiling and floor of 0. In the announcement context provided, this typically signals that award amounts vary and are determined based on service area needs and HRSA determinations rather than a single fixed minimum or maximum stated in the summary.
Who is eligible to apply for SAC funding?
Eligibility is described as broad and includes (among others):
- Nonprofit organizations with 501(c)(3) status (other than institutions of higher education)
- State governments
- Local governments
- Special district governments
- Public housing authorities / Indian housing authorities
- Federally recognized tribal governments
- Other tribal organizations
- Independent school districts
- Public or private institutions of higher education
- Other eligible entities as described in the FOA
Does organizational type alone guarantee eligibility?
No. The FOA notes that applicants must meet all eligibility requirements specified in the funding opportunity document (referenced as being on pages 4 and 5). This means an organization cannot rely on organizational type alone and must satisfy Health Center Program-specific requirements tied to serving the announced service area and meeting program expectations.
How will applications be reviewed and how will HRSA decide awards?
The FOA explains eligibility requirements, how applications will be reviewed, and which factors HRSA will use when deciding awards. The information provided emphasizes that these are focused on ensuring a capable organization is positioned to provide comprehensive primary care and related services in the announced service area.
What is the service area focus of this competition?
The SAC is designed for specific, HRSA-designated service areas that are announced for competition. The intention is to ensure Health Center Program services are delivered within that announced service area.
Who can applicants contact for support or access issues related to the application?
HRSA provided a Grants Application Center contact located in Gaithersburg, Maryland. The contact email is BPHCSAC@hrsa.gov. A phone contact is also provided: Beth Hartmayer at 301-594-4300.
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