[Federal Register Volume 63, Number 116 (Wednesday, June 17, 1998)]
[Notices]
[Pages 33073-33087]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 98-15877]
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DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES
Health Resources and Services Administration
Availability of the HRSA Competitive Grants Preview
AGENCY: Health Resources and Services Administration, HHS.
ACTION: General notice.
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SUMMARY: HRSA announces the availability of the HRSA Competitive Grants
Preview publication for Summer 1998. This edition of the Preview is a
review of HRSA's programs which anticipate awarding grants on or before
December 31, 1998. The next Preview scheduled to be published in
November, will be a comprehensive issue of HRSA's Fiscal Year (FY) 1999
discretionary grant programs.
The purpose of the Preview is to provide the general public with a
single source of program and application information related to the
Agency's annual grant planning review. The Preview is designed to
replace multiple Federal Register notices which traditionally
advertised the availability of HRSA's discretionary funds for its
various programs. In this edition of the Preview, the HRSA's program
which provides funding for loan repayments has been included in the
section ``Additional HRSA Programs.'' It should be noted that other
program initiatives responsive to new or emerging issues in the health
care area and unanticipated at the time of publication of the Preview,
may be announced through the Federal Register from time-to-time.
The Preview includes instructions on how to access the Agency for
information and receive application kits for all programs announced.
Specifically, the following information is included in the Preview: (1)
Program Title; (2) Legislative Authority; (3) Purpose; (4) Eligibility;
(5) Estimated Amount of Competition; (6) Estimated Number of Awards;
(7) Funding Priorities and/or Preferences; (8) Application Deadline;
(9) Projected Award Date; (10) Estimated Project Period; (11)
Application Kit Availability; (12) Catalog of Federal Domestic
Assistance (CFDA) program identification number; and (13) Programmatic
Contact.
This Summer 1998 issue of the Preview relates to funding under HRSA
discretionary authorities and programs as follows:
Health Professions Programs
Center for Health Workforce Distribution Studies: A
Federal-State Partnership.
Geriatric Education Centers.
Public Health Traineeships.
Residencies and Advanced Education in the Practice of
General Dentistry.
Nursing Special Projects.
Nursing Education Opportunities for Individuals from
Disadvantaged Backgrounds.
Nurse Practitioner/Nurse Midwifery.
Professional Nurse Traineeships.
Advanced Nurse Education.
Nurse Anesthetists: (1) Program Grants (2) Traineeships;
and (3) Fellowships.
Graduate Training in Family Medicine.
Faculty Development in Family Medicine.
Predoctoral Training in Family Medicine.
Departments of Family Medicine.
Residency Training in General Internal Medicine and
General Pediatrics.
Faculty Development in General Internal Medicine and
General Pediatrics.
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Basic Core Area Health Education Centers.
Model State-Supported Area Health Education Centers.
Health Education and Training Centers.
Maternal and Child Health Programs
Healthy Start National Resource Center.
Maternal and Child Health Research.
Long Term Training in Leadership Education in
Neurodevelopmental and Related Disabilities.
National Blood Lead and Erythrocyte Protoporphyrin
Proficiency Testing Program.
Primary Health Care Programs
Community and Migrant Health Centers.
Public Housing Primary Care.
Healthy Schools, Healthy Communities.
Health Care for the Homeless.
Additional HRSA Programs
Nursing Education Loan Repayment Program.
Certain other information including how to obtain and use the
Preview, and grant terminology also may be found in the Preview.
ADDRESSES: Individuals may obtain the HRSA Preview by calling toll free
number, 1-888-333-HRSA. The HRSA Preview may also be accessed on the
World Wide Web on the HRSA Homepage at: http://www.hrsa.dhhs.gov
Dated: June 9, 1998.
Claude Earl Fox,
Administrator.
Attachment A
Message from our Administrator * * *
It is my pleasure to let you know that Secretary Shalala has
appointed me to be HRSA's Administrator, effective May 10. Acting in
the position over the past year has been one of the most challenging
and productive endeavors of my career. I look forward to maintaining
the momentum as I serve as HRSA Administrator.
All of our worth is the products and services we provide through
our partners, the grantees and the people we seek to serve. I strongly
encourage you to apply for HRSA grants.
This issue of the Preview provides funding opportunities for the
first quarter of Fiscal Year (FY) 1999. I encourage you to visit HRSA's
Homepage (http://www.hrsa.dhhs.gov) especially the HRSA News Room and
the Spanish version of the Summer 1998 Preview.
These new services assist us as we continue together to open access
to essential health care for millions of Americans.
Estimados colegas:
Me complace anunciarles que la edicion de ``Preview'' del verano de
1998 ya se encuentra a su disposicion en el nuevo Website de HRSA en
espanol (http://www.hrsa.dhhs.gov) Esperamos que su acceso a
``Preview'' en espanol aumente su participacion en los Programas de
HRSA. Si desea hacer alguna pregunta o comentario en espanol, por favor
comuniquese con la Sra. Laura Shepherd, en la Office of Minority
Health, ([email protected])
(Colleagues: I am pleased to announce that the Summer 1998 Preview
is available in Spanish at HRSA's Homepage (http://
www.hrsa.dhhs.gov). It is hoped that the availability of the Preview
in Spanish increases your access to HRSA programs. Questions or
comments in Spanish about our programs may be directed to Laura
Shepherd, Office of Minority Health, [email protected])
Claude Earl Fox.
Programs at a Glance
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Program Deadline
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Health Professions Programs
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Center for Health Workforce Distribution Studies: A Federal- 08/01/1998
State Partnership.
Geriatric Education Centers................................ 12/21/1998
Public Health Traineeships................................. 08/10/1998
Residencies and Advanced Education in the Practice of 10/15/1998
General Dentistry.
Nursing Special Projects................................... 12/14/1998
Nursing Education Opportunities for Individuals from 11/16/1998
Disadvantaged Backgrounds.
Nurse Practitioner/Nurse Midwifery......................... 12/07/1998
Professional Nurse Traineeships............................ 11/02/1998
Advanced Nurse Education................................... 12/21/1998
Nurse Anesthetist Program Grants........................... 12/21/1998
Traineeships, and Fellowships.............................. 11/02/1998
Graduate Training in Family Medicine....................... 09/14/1998
Faculty Development in Family Medicine..................... 09/28/1998
Predoctoral Training in Family Medicine.................... 11/09/1998
Departments of Family Medicine............................. 03/15/1999
Residency Training in General Internal Medicine and General 09/30/1998
Pediatrics.
Faculty Development in General Internal Medicine and 09/14/1998
General Pediatrics.
Basic Core Area Health Education Centers................... 01/11/1999
Model State-Supported Area Health Education Centers........ 01/11/1999
Health Education and Training Centers...................... 02/08/1999
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Maternal and Child Health Programs
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Healthy Start National Resource Center..................... 07/15/1998
Maternal and Child Health Research......................... 08/01/1998
Long Term Training in Leadership Education in 10/01/1998
Neurodevelopmental and Related Disabilities.
Nationwide Blood Lead and Erythrocyte Protoporphyrin 10/30/1998
Proficiency Testing Program.
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Primary Health Care Programs
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Community and Migrant Health Centers....................... Varies by service area
Public Housing Primary Care................................ Varies by service area
Healthy Schools, Healthy Communities....................... 07/15/1998
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Health Care for the Homeless............................... Varies by service area
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Additional HRSA Programs
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Nursing Education Loan Repayment Program................... 08/31/1998
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How To Obtain and Use the Preview
It is recommended that you read the introductory materials,
terminology section, and individual program category descriptions
before contacting the general number 1-888-333-HRSA. Likewise, we urge
applicants to fully assess their eligibility for grants before
requesting kits. This will greatly facilitate our ability to assist you
in placing your name on the mailing list and identifying the
appropriate application kit(s) or other information you may wish to
obtain. As a general rule, no more than one kit per category will be
mailed to applicants.
To Obtain a Copy of the Preview
To have your name and address added to or deleted from the Preview
mailing list, please call the toll free number 1-888-333-HRSA or e-mail
us at [email protected]
To Obtain an Application Kit
Upon review of the program descriptions, please determine which
category or categories of application kit(s) you wish to receive and
contact the 1-888-333-HRSA number to register on the specific mailing
list. Application kits are generally available 60 days prior to
application deadline. If kits are already available, they will be
mailed immediately.
World Wide Web Access
The Preview is available on the HRSA Homepage via World Wide Web
at: http://www.hrsa.dhhs.gov Application materials are currently
available for downloading in the current cycle for some HRSA programs.
HRSA's goal is to post application forms and materials for all
programs.
You can download this issue of the Preview in Adobe Acrobat format
(.pdf) from HRSA's web site at: http://www.hrsa.dhhs.gov/preview.htm
Also, you can register on-line to be sent specific grant application
materials by following the instructions on the web page. Your mailing
information will be added to our database and material will be sent to
you when it becomes available.
Grant Terminology
Application Deadlines
Applications will be considered ``on time'' if they are either
received on or before the established deadline date or postmarked on or
before the deadline date given in the program announcement or in the
application kit materials.
Authorizations
The citations of provisions of the laws authorizing the various
programs are provided immediately preceding groupings of program
categories.
CFDA Number
The Catalog of Federal Domestic Assistance (CFDA) is a government-
wide compendium of Federal programs, projects, services, and activities
which provide assistance. Programs listed therein are given a CFDA
Number.
Cooperative Agreement
A financial assistance mechanism used when substantial Federal
programmatic involvement with the recipient during performance is
anticipated by the Agency.
Eligibility
Authorizing legislation and programmatic regulations specify
eligibility for individual grant programs. In general, assistance is
provided to nonprofit organizations and institutions, State and local
governments and their agencies, and occasionally to individuals. For-
profit organizations are eligible to receive awards under financial
assistance programs unless specifically excluded by legislation.
Estimated Amount of Competition
The funding level listed is provided for planning purposes and is
subject to the availability of funds.
Funding Priorities and/or Preferences
Special priorities or preferences are those which the individual
programs have identified for the funding cycle. Some programs give
preference to organizations which have specific capabilities such as
telemedicine networking, or established relationships with managed care
organizations. Preference also may be given to achieve an equitable
geographic distribution and other reasons to increase the effectiveness
of the programs.
Key Offices
The Grants Management Office serves as the focal point for business
matters. A ``key'' symbol indicates the appropriate office for each
program area and the main telephone number for the office.
Matching Requirements
Several HRSA programs require a matching amount, or percentage of
the total project support to come from sources other than Federal
funds. Matching requirements are generally mandated in the authorizing
legislation for specific categories. Also, matching requirements may be
administratively required by the awarding office.
Project Period
The total time for which support of a discretionary project has
been programmatically approved.
Review Criteria
The following are generic review criteria applicable to HRSA
programs:
That the estimated cost to the Government of the project
is reasonable considering the anticipated results.
That project personnel or prospective fellows are well
qualified by training and/or experience for the support sought and the
applicant organization or the organization to provide training to a
fellow, has adequate facilities and manpower.
That, insofar as practical, the proposed activities
(scientific or other), if well executed, are capable of attaining
project objectives.
That the project objectives are capable of achieving the
specific program objectives defined in the program announcement and the
proposed results are measurable.
That the method for evaluating proposed results includes
criteria for determining the extent to which the program has achieved
its stated objectives and the extent to which the accomplishment of
objectives can be attributed to the program.
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That, in so far as practical, the proposed activities,
when accomplished are replicable, national in scope and include plans
for broad dissemination.
The specific review criteria used to review and rank applications
are included in the individual guidance material provided with the
application kits. Applicants should pay strict attention to addressing
these criteria as they are the basis upon which their applications will
be judged.
Technical Assistance
Most programs provide technical assistance. There are also programs
which have scheduled workshops and conference calls as indicated by the
``magnifying glass''. A contact person is listed for each program and
their e-mail address provided. If you have questions concerning
individual programs or the availability of technical assistance, please
contact the person listed.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
1. HRSA lists many telephone numbers and E-mail addresses. Who do I
phone or E-mail and when?
Phone 1-888-333-HRSA to register for application kits. It will be
helpful to the information specialist if you have the CFDA Number and
title of the program handy for reference.
If, before you register, you want to know more about the program,
an E-mail contact is listed. This contact can provide information
concerning the specific program's purpose, scope and goals; and
eligibility criteria. Usually, you will be encouraged to request the
application kit so that you clearly will have comprehensive and
accurate information available to you. The application kit lists
telephone numbers for a program expert and a grants management
specialist who will provide technical assistance concerning your
specific program, if you are unable to find the information within the
materials provided.
2. The dates listed in the Preview and the dates in the application
kit do not agree. How do I know which is correct?
First, register at 1-888-333-HRSA for each program that you are
interested in as shown in the Preview.
Preview dates for application kit availability and application
receipt deadline are based upon the best known information at the time
of publication, often nine months in advance of the competitive cycle.
Occasionally, the grant cycle does not begin as projected and dates
must be adjusted. The deadline date stated in your application kit is
correct. If the application kit has been made available and
subsequently the date changes, a Federal Register notice will be issued
and notification of the change will be mailed to known recipients of
the application kit. Therefore, if you are registered at 1-888-333-
HRSA, you will receive the most current information.
3. Are programs announced in the Preview canceled?
Infrequently programs announced may be withdrawn from competition.
If this occurs a cancellation notice will be published in the Federal
Register and the Preview at the HRSA Homepage (http://
www.hrsa.dhhs.gov) will be noted.
Health Professions Programs
The Bureau of Health Professions (BHPr) is developing strategies to
achieve a diverse, culturally competent health professions workforce.
In FY 1999, all applicants are encouraged to work with school systems,
through the high school level, where there is a high percentage of
minority and disadvantaged students. The objectives of developing this
working relationship are to: (1) Encourage and inform minority and
disadvantaged teenage students of educational and career opportunities
in health professions and (2) assist minority and disadvantaged
students in planning and preparing for post secondary education in the
health care professions. To strengthen the strategy in FY 2000, the
BHPr may require applicants to develop such working relationships with
school systems.
Grants Management Office
1-301-443-6880
Center for Health Workforce Distribution Studies: a Federal-State
Partnership
Authorization
Section 792 of the Public Health Service Act, 42 U.S.C. 295k.
Purpose
The purpose of the cooperative agreement is to provide support for
a research center for Health Workforce Distribution Studies. The Center
will support research and analysis at the State level, including issues
regarding the impact of Federal initiatives aimed at improving health
professionals training and meeting national workforce goals pertaining
to the following: (1) data on allied health professions, including
distribution; (2) distribution of dentists, including educational
background and practice in medically underserved communities; (3)
designation of nursing shortage areas at the State level; (4)
distribution of physicians, with emphasis on underserved areas and
specialty services, and addressing issues of substitution by non-
physician providers; (5) establishment of collaboration(s) between
schools of public health and State and local public health agencies to
assess public health workforce, to develop educational strategies and
workforce planning to address imbalances of public health personnel.
Eligibility
Eligible applicants include States and other public and nonprofit
entities.
Funding Priorities and/or Preferences: None.
Review Criteria: Final criteria are included in the application
kit.
Estimated Amount of This Competition: $342,000.
Estimated Number of Awards: 1.
Estimated Project Period: 3 Years.
Application Availability: 06/01/1998.
To Obtain an Application Kit
CFDA Number: 93.222A.
Contact: 1-888-333-HRSA.
Application Deadline: 08/01/1998.
Projected Award Date: 09/1998.
Contact Person: Herbert Traxler, [email protected].
Geriatric Education Centers
Authorization
Section 777(a) of the Public Health Service Act, 42 U.S.C. 294o.
Purpose
These are grants to support the development of collaborative
arrangements involving several health professions schools and health
care facilities. Geriatric Education Centers (GECs) facilitate training
of health professional faculty, students, and practitioners in the
diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of disease, disability, and other
health problems of the aged. Health professionals include allopathic
physicians, osteopathic physicians, dentists, optometrists,
podiatrists, pharmacists, nurse practitioners, physician assistants,
chiropractors, clinical psychologists, health administrators, and other
allied health professionals. Projects supported under these grants must
offer training involving four or more health professions, one of which
must be allopathic or osteopathic medicine, and must address one or
more of the following statutory purposes: (a) Improve the training of
health professionals in geriatrics; (b) develop and disseminate
curricula relating to the treatment of health problems of elderly
individuals; (c) expand and strengthen instruction in methods of such
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treatment; (d) support the training and retraining of faculty to
provide such instruction; (e) support continuing education of health
professionals and allied health professionals who provide such
treatment; and (f) establish new affiliations with nursing homes,
chronic and acute disease hospitals, ambulatory care centers, and
senior centers in order to provide students with clinical training in
geriatric medicine.
Eligibility
Grants may be made to accredited health professions schools as
defined by Section 799(1), or programs for the training of physician
assistants as defined by Section 799(3), or schools of allied health as
defined in Section 799(4), or schools of nursing as defined by Section
853(2).
Funding Priorities and/or Preferences: None.
Review Criteria: Final criteria are included in the application
kit.
Estimated Amount of this Competition: $1,400,000.
Estimated Number of Awards: 9.
Estimated Project Period: 3 years.
Application Availability: 10/05/1998.
To Obtain an Application Kit
CFDA Number: 93.969.
Contact: 1-888-333-HRSA.
Application Deadline: 12/21/1998.
Projected Award Date: 04/1999.
Contact Person: Barbara Broome, [email protected].
Public Health Traineeships
Authorization
Section 761 of the Public Health Service Act, 42 U.S.C. 294.
Purpose
The purpose is to award grants to accredited Schools of Public
Health and to other public or nonprofit private institutions accredited
to provide graduate or specialized training in public health, for the
purpose of providing training to individuals pursuing a course of study
in a public health profession in which there is a severe shortage of
health professionals including epidemiology, environmental health,
biostatistics, toxicology, public health nutrition, maternal and child
health. Traineeships are used to recruit students in the cited public
health professions where there is documented shortages. The
traineeships are used to prepare graduates for employment in
underserved areas.
Eligibility
Eligible organizations include: (1) schools and programs of Public
Health and other public or nonprofit private educational entities
accredited by the Council on Education for Public Health; and (2) other
public or nonprofit private institutions accredited by a body
recognized for this purpose by the Secretary of the Department of
Education.
Funding Priorities and/or Preferences
Traineeships are targeted to ``severe shortage'' fields/professions
of public health, nutrition, epidemiology, environmental health
sciences, biostatistics, toxicology, and maternal and child health and
to increase the ethnic and racial diversity of the public health
workforce, especially under-represented minorities.
Review Criteria: Final criteria are included in the application
kit.
Estimated Amount of this Competition: $2,300,000.
Estimated Number of Awards: 30-35.
Estimated Project Period: 3 years.
Application Availability: 07/13/1998.
To Obtain an Application Kit
CFDA Number: 93.964.
Contact: 1-888-333-HRSA.
Application Deadline: 08/10/1998.
Projected Award Date: 03/1999.
Contact Person: Elizabeth Simon, [email protected].
Residencies and Advanced Education in the Practice of General Dentistry
Authorization
Section 749 of the Public Health Service Act, 42 U.S.C. 239m.
Purpose
This program strives to increase the number of training
opportunities in postdoctoral general dentistry, and to improve program
quality. This program places particular emphasis on support of
applications which encourage: practice in underserved areas; provision
of a broad range of clinical services; coordination and integration of
care; meeting the needs of special populations; and recruitment and
retention of under-represented minorities.
Eligibility
To be eligible for a Grant for Residency Training and Advanced
Education in the General Practice of Dentistry, the applicant shall:
(1) be a public or nonprofit private school of dentistry or an
accredited postgraduate dental training institution (hospital, medical
center, or other entity) and be accredited by the appropriate
accrediting body, and (2) be located in any one of the several States,
the District of Columbia, the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, the Virgin
Islands, Guam, American Samoa, the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana
Islands, the Republic of Palau, the Republic of the Marshall Islands,
and the Federated States of Micronesia.
Funding Preferences and/or Priorities
As provided in Section 791(a) of the Public Health Service Act,
preference will be given to any qualified applicant that: (A) has a
high rate for placing graduates in practice settings having the
principal focus of serving residents of medically underserved
communities; or (B) during the 2-year period preceding the fiscal year
for which such an award is sought, has achieved a significant increase
in the rate of placing graduates in such settings. This preference will
only be applied to applications that rank above the 20th percentile of
proposals recommended for approval by the peer review group.
Special Considerations
Community linkages, establishment of new post graduate year 1 (PGY-
1) training positions, innovative training methods are factors which
will be given special consideration during peer review. (See
application kit for further information.)
Review Criteria: Final criteria are included in the application
kit.
Estimated Amount of This Award: $1,900,000.
Estimated Number of Awards: 12.
Estimated Project Period: 3 years.
Application Availability: 07/01/1998.
To Obtain an Application Kit
CFDA Number: 93.897.
Contact: 1-888-333-HRSA.
Application Deadline: 10/15/1998.
Projected Award Date: 03/1999.
Contact Person: Kathy Hayes, [email protected].
Nursing Special Projects
Authorization
Section 820 of the Public Health Service Act, 42 U.S.C. 296k.
Purpose
This program is authorized to improve nursing practice through
projects that increase the knowledge and skills of nursing personnel,
enhance their effectiveness in primary health care delivery, and
increase the number of qualified professional nurses. Grant support may
be sought under four separate/individual purposes: (a) Expand
Enrollment in Professional Nursing Programs; (b) Primary Health Care in
Noninstitutional Settings; (c) Continuing Education for Nurses in
Medically Underserved Communities;
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and (d) Long-Term Care Fellowships for Certain Paraprofessionals.
Eligibility
Eligible applicants for projects under Section 820(a) are public
and nonprofit private schools of nursing with programs of education in
professional nursing.
Eligible applicants for projects under Section 820(b) are public
and nonprofit private schools of nursing. To receive support under
820(b) the program proposed must be operated and staffed by the faculty
and students of the school and must be designed to provide at least 25
percent of the students of the school with a structured clinical
experience in primary health care.
Eligible applicants for projects under Section 820(c) are public
and nonprofit private entities.
Eligible applicants for projects under Section 820(d) are public
and nonprofit private entities that operate accredited programs of
education in professional nursing, or State-board approved programs of
practical or vocational nursing. To receive support under 820(d), the
applicant must agree that, in providing fellowships, preference will be
given to eligible individuals who (A) are economically disadvantaged
individuals, particularly such individuals who are members of a
minority group that is underrepresented among registered nurses; or (B)
are employed by a nursing facility that will assist in paying the costs
or expenses. The applicant must also agree that the fellowships
provided will pay all or part of the costs of (A) the tuition, books,
and fees of the program of nursing with respect to which the fellowship
is provided; and (B) reasonable living expenses of the individual
during the period for which the fellowship is provided.
Funding Priorities and/or Preferences
Statutory Funding Preferences: In making awards of grants under
section 820(a), preference will be given to any qualified school that
provides students of the school with clinical training in the provision
of primary health care in publicly-funded (A) urban or rural outpatient
facilities, home health agencies, or public health agencies; or (B)
rural hospitals.
In making awards of grants under Section 820(d), preference will be
given to any qualified applicant operating an accredited program of
education in professional nursing that provides for the rapid
transition to status as a professional nurse from status as a nursing
paraprofessional.
Established Funding Priorities: A priority will be given to schools
that offer generic baccalaureate programs. A priority will also be
given to schools that offer both generic baccalaureate nursing programs
and RN completion programs. These priorities apply to applications for
grants under Section 820(a).
A funding priority will be given to programs which demonstrate
either substantial progress over the last three years or a significant
experience of 10 or more years in enrolling and graduating trainees
from those minority or low-income populations identified as at-risk of
poor health outcomes. This priority applies to applications for grants
under Sections 820(a), 820(b), and 820(d).
Finally, a funding priority will be given to applications for
continuing education programs for nurses from medically underserved
communities to increase their knowledge and skills in care of persons
who are HIV positive or who have AIDS. This priority applies to
applications for grants under Section 820(c).
Matching Requirements
To receive support under 820(a) the school must agree to make
available non-Federal contributions in an amount that is at least 10
percent of the project costs for the first fiscal year, at least 25
percent of the project costs for the second fiscal year, at least 50
percent of the project costs for the third fiscal year, and at least 75
percent of the project costs for the fourth or fifth fiscal years.
Review Criteria: Final criteria are included in the application
kit.
Estimated Amount of this Competition: $1,340,000.
Estimated Number of Awards: 8.
Estimated Project Period: 3 years.
Application Availability: 07/13/1998.
To Obtain an Application Kit
CFDA Number: 93.359.
Contact: 1-888-333-HRSA.
Application Deadline: 12/14/1998.
Projected Award Date: 04/30/1999.
Contact Person: David W. Kelly, [email protected].
Nursing Education Opportunities For Individuals From Disadvantaged
Backgrounds
Authorization
Section 827 of the Public Health Service Act, 42 U.S.C. 296r.
Purpose
This program provides funds to meet the costs of special projects
to increase nursing education opportunities for individuals from
disadvantaged backgrounds by: (a) identifying, recruiting and selecting
such individuals; (b) facilitating the entry of such individuals into
schools of nursing; (c) providing services designed to assist such
individuals to complete their nursing education; (d) providing
preliminary education, prior to entry into the regular course of
nursing, designed to assist in completion of the regular course of
nursing education; (e) paying such stipends as the Secretary may
determine; (f) publicizing, especially to licensed vocational or
practical nurses, existing sources of financial aid; and (g) providing
training, information, or advice to the faculty on encouraging such
individuals to complete their nursing education.
Eligibility
Public and nonprofit private schools of nursing and other public or
nonprofit private entities are eligible for grant support.
Funding Priorities and/or Preferences: None.
Review Criteria: Final criteria are included in the application
kit.
Estimated Amount of this Competition: $1,400,000.
Estimated Number of Awards: 5-10.
Estimated Project Period: 3 Years.
Application Availability: 07/13/1998.
To Obtain an Application Kit
CFDA Number: 93.178.
Contact: 1-888-333-HRSA.
Application Deadline: 11/16/1998.
Projected Award Date: 05/28/1999.
Contact Person: Elaine G. Cohen, [email protected].
Nurse Practitioner/Nurse Midwifery
Authorization
Section 822 of the Public Health Service Act, 42 U.S.C. 296m.
Purpose
Grants are awarded to assist eligible institutions to meet the
costs of projects to plan, develop and operate new programs, maintain,
or significantly expand existing programs for the education of nurse
practitioners and nurse-midwives to effectively provide primary health
care in settings such as homes, ambulatory care and long term care
facilities and other health care institutions. Programs must adhere to
regulations and guidelines for nurse practitioner and nurse-midwifery
education as prescribed by the Secretary of Health and Human Services
which require at a minimum that each program extend for at least one
academic year and consist of supervised clinical practice directed
toward preparing nurses to deliver primary health care; and at least
four months (in the
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aggregate) of classroom instruction that is so directed; and have an
enrollment of not less than six full-time equivalent students.
Eligibility
Eligible applicants are public and nonprofit private schools of
nursing or other public and nonprofit private entities. Eligible
applicants must be located in a State.
Funding Priorities and/or Preferences
Preference will be given to any qualified applicant that agrees to
expend the award to plan, develop, and operate new programs or to
significantly expand existing programs.
Statutory General Preference: As provided in Section 860(e)(1) of
the Public Health Service Act, preference will be given to any
qualified applicant that: (A) has a high rate for placing graduates in
practice settings having the principal focus of serving residents of
medically underserved communities; or (B) during the 2-year period
preceding the fiscal year for which such an award is sought, has
achieved a significant increase in the rate of placing graduates in
such settings. This preference will only be applied to applications
that rank above the 20th percentile of proposals recommended for
approval by the peer review group.
``High rate'' and ``significant increase in the rate'' have been
redefined for this program. High rate is defined as a minimum of 35
percent of graduates in academic year 1995-1996, academic year 1996-
1997, or academic year 1997-1998, who spend at least 50 percent of
their work time in clinical practice in the specified settings. Public
health nurse graduates can be counted if they identify a primary work
affiliation at one of the qualified work sites. Graduates who are
providing care in a medically underserved community as a part of a
fellowship or other educational experience can be counted.
Significant increase in the rate means that, between academic years
1996-1997 and 1997-1998, the rate of placing graduates in the specified
settings has increased by a minimum of 50 percent and not less than 15
percent of graduates from the most recent year are working in these
settings.
Statutory Special Considerations: Special consideration will be
given to qualified applicants that agree to expend the award to educate
individuals as nurse practitioners and nurse-midwives who will practice
in health professional shortage areas designated under Section 332.
Established Funding Priority: Funding priority will be given to
applicant institutions which demonstrate either substantial progress
over the last three years or a significant experience of ten or more
years in enrolling and graduating trainees from those minority or low-
income populations identified as at-risk of poor health outcomes.
Review Criteria: Final criteria are included in the application
kit.
Estimated Amount of this Competition: $5,880,000.
Estimated Number of Awards: 20.
Estimated Project Period: 3 Years.
Application Availability: 07/06/1998.
To Obtain an Application Kit
CFDA Number: 93.298.
Contact: 1-888-333-HRSA.
Application Deadline: 12/07/1998.
Projected Award Date: 03/31/1999.
Contact Person: Irene Sandvold, [email protected].
Professional Nurse Traineeships
Authorization
Section 830 of the Public Health Service Act, 42 U.S.C. 297.
Purpose
Professional Nurse Traineeships are awarded to eligible
institutions to meet the cost of traineeships for individuals in
advanced degree nursing education programs. Traineeships are awarded to
individuals by the participating educational institutions offering
master's and doctoral degree programs to serve in and prepare for
practice as nurse practitioners, nurse midwives, nurse educators,
public health nurses, or in other clinical nursing specialties
determined by the Secretary to require advanced education.
Eligibility
Eligible applicants are public or private nonprofit entities which
provide (1) advanced-degree programs to educate individuals as nurse
practitioners, nurse-midwives, nurse educators, public health nurses or
as other clinical nursing specialists; or (2) nurse-midwifery
certificate programs that conform to guidelines established by the
Secretary under Section 822(b). Applicants must agree that: (a) in
providing traineeships, the applicant will give preference to
individuals who are residents of health professional shortage areas
designated under Section 332 of the Public Health Service Act; (b) the
applicant will not provide a traineeship to an individual enrolled in a
master's of nursing program unless the individual has completed basic
nursing preparation, as determined by the applicant; and (c)
traineeships provided with the grant will pay all or part of the costs
of the tuition, books, and fees of the program of nursing with respect
to which the traineeship is provided and reasonable living expenses of
the individual during the period for which the traineeship is provided.
Funding Priorities and/or Preferences
In making awards of grants under this Section, preference will be
given to any qualified applicant that: (A) has a high rate for placing
graduates in practice settings having the principal focus of serving
residents of medically underserved communities; or (B) during the 2-
year period preceding the fiscal year for which such an award is
sought, has achieved a significant increase in the rate of placing
graduates in such settings.
``High rate'' and ``significant increase in the rate'' have been
redefined for this program. High rate is defined as a minimum of 35
percent of graduates in academic year 1995-1996, academic year 1996-
1997, or academic year 1997-1998, who spend at least 50 percent of
their work time in clinical practice in the specified settings. Public
health nurse graduates can be counted if they identify a primary work
affiliation at one of the qualified work sites. Graduates who are
providing care in a medically underserved community as a part of a
fellowship or other educational experience can be counted.
Significant increase in the rate means that, between academic years
1996-97 and 1997-1998, the rate of placing graduates in the specified
settings has increased by a minimum of 50 percent and not less than 15
percent of graduates from the most recent year are working in these
settings.
Statutory Special Consideration: Special consideration will be
given to applications for traineeship programs for nurse practitioner
and nurse midwife programs which conform to guidelines established by
the Secretary under Section 822(b)(2) of the Public Health Service Act.
Established Funding Priority: A funding priority will be given to
programs which demonstrate either substantial progress over the last
three years or a significant experience of ten or more years in
enrolling and graduating students from those minority populations
identified as at-risk of poor health outcomes.
Review criteria: Final criteria are included in the application
kit.
Estimated Amount of this Competition: $15,500,000.
Estimated Number of Awards: 270--Formula Program, all eligible
schools will receive awards.
Estimated Project Period: 3 years.
Application Availability: 07/13/1998.
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To Obtain an Application Kit
CFDA Number: 93.358.
Contact: 1-888-333-HRSA.
Application Deadline: 11/02/1998.
Projected Award Date: 03/31/1999.
Contact Person: Marcia Starbecker, [email protected].
Advanced Nurse Education
Authorization
Section 821 of The Public Health Service Act, 42 U.S.C. 296.
Purpose
Grants are awarded to assist eligible institutions plan, develop
and operate new programs, or significantly expand existing programs
leading to advanced degrees that prepare nurses to serve as nurse
educators or public health nurses, or in other clinical nurse
specialties determined by the Secretary to require advanced education.
Eligibility
Eligible applicants are public and nonprofit private collegiate
schools of nursing.
Funding Priorities and/or preferences
Statutory General Preference: As provided in Section 860(e)(1) of
the Public Health Service Act, preference will be given to any
qualified applicant that: (A) has a high rate for placing graduates in
practice settings having the principal focus of serving residents of
medically underserved communities; or (B) during the 2-year period
preceding the fiscal year for which such an award is sought, has
achieved a significant increase in the rate of placing graduates in
such settings. This preference will only be applied to applications
that rank above the 20th percentile of proposals recommended for
approval by the peer review group.
``High rate'' and ``significant increase in the rate'' have been
redefined for this program. High rate is defined as a minimum of 35
percent of graduates in academic year 1995-1996, academic year 1996-
1997, or academic year 1997-1998, who spend at least 50 percent of
their work time in clinical practice in the specified settings.
Graduates who are providing care in a medically underserved community
as a part of a fellowship or other educational experience can be
counted.
Significant increase in the rate means that, between academic years
1996-1997 and 1997-1998, the rate of placing graduates in the specified
settings has increased by a minimum of 50 percent and not less than 15
percent of graduates from the most recent year are working in these
settings.
Established Funding Priorities: A funding priority will be given to
applications which develop, expand or implement course(s) concerning
ambulatory, home health care and/or inpatient case management services
for individuals with HIV disease.
In determining the order of funding of approved applications a
funding priority will be given to applicant institutions which
demonstrate either substantial progress over the last three years or a
significant experience of ten or more years in enrolling and graduating
trainees from those minority or low-income populations identified as
at-risk of poor health outcomes.
Review criteria: Final criteria are included in the application
kit.
Estimated amount of the competition: $4,000,000.
Estimated number of awards: 20.
Estimated project period: 3 years.
Application Availability: 07/13/1998.
To Obtain an Application Kit
CFDA Number: 93.299.
Contact: 1-888-333-HRSA.
Application Deadline: 12/21/1998.
Projected Award Date: 04/30/1999.
Contact Person: Karen Pane, [email protected].
Nurse Anesthetist Program; (1) Program Grants (2) Traineeships; and (3)
Fellowships
Authorization
Section 831 of The Public Health Service Act, 42 U.S.C. 297-1
Purpose
Grants are awarded to assist eligible institutions to meet the
costs of: (a) Projects for the education of nurse anesthetists; (b)
traineeships for licensed registered nurses to become nurse
anesthetists; and (c) fellowships to enable Certified Registered Nurse
Anesthetist (CRNA) faculty members to obtain advanced education
relevant to their teaching functions.
Eligibility
Eligible applicants are public or private nonprofit institutions
which provide registered nurses with full-time nurse anesthetist
training and are accredited by an entity or entities designated by the
Secretary of Education.
Funding Priorities and/or Preferences
Statutory Funding Preference: As provided in Section 860(e) of the
Public Health Service Act, preference will be given to qualified
applicants that: (A) have a high rate for placing graduates in practice
settings having the principal focus of serving residents of medically
underserved communities; or (B) have achieved, during the 2-year period
preceding the fiscal year for which such an award is sought, a
significant increase in the rate of placing graduates in such settings.
This preference will only be applied to education program applications
that rank above the 20th percentile of proposals recommended for
approval by the peer review group.
``High rate'' and ``significant increase in the rate'' have been
redefined for this program. High rate is defined as a minimum of 35
percent of graduates in academic year 1995-1996, academic year 1996-
1997, or academic year 1997-1998, who spend at least 50 percent of
their work time in clinical practice in the specified settings.
Graduates who are providing care in a medically underserved community
as a part of a fellowship or other educational experience can be
counted.
Significant increase in the rate means that, between academic years
1996-1997 and 1997-1998, the rate of placing graduates in the specified
settings has increased by a minimum of 50 percent and not less than 15
percent of graduates from the most recent year are working in these
settings.
Statutory Rural Preference for Traineeship Program Grants: A
preference is given to those applicants carrying out traineeships whose
participants gain significant experience in providing health service in
rural health facilities.
Established Funding Priority for Traineeship and Education Program
Grants: A funding priority will be given to programs which demonstrate
either substantial progress over the last 3 years or a significant
experience of 10 or more years in enrolling and graduating students
from those minority populations identified as at-risk of poor health
outcomes.
Established Funding Preference for Faculty Fellowship Grants: A
funding preference will be given first to faculty who will be
completing degree requirements before or by the end of the funded
budget year, second to faculty who are full-time students, and third to
faculty who are part-time students.
Review Criteria: Final criteria are included in the application
kit.
Estimated Amount of this Competition: $1,480,000.
Estimated Number of Awards:
2 Programs ($400,000)
70 Traineeships ($900,000)
7 Fellowships ($180,000).
Estimated Project Period:
Program and Traineeships--3 years
Fellowships--1 year
Application Availability: 07/13/1998.
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To Obtain an Application Kit
CFDA Number:
Traineeships--93.124
Fellowships--93.907
Program--93.916
Contact: 1-888-333-HRSA.
Application Deadlines: 11/02/1998 for Fellowships and Traineeships;
12/21/1998 for Education Program.
Projected Award Date: 04/30/1999.
Contact Person: Marcia Starbecker [email protected].
Graduate Training in Family Medicine
Authorization
Section 747 of The Public Health Service Act, 42 U.S.C. 293k.
Purpose
Grants are awarded to assist family medicine residency programs in
the promotion of graduate education of physicians who are trained for
and will enter the practice of family medicine. The program assists
approved graduate training programs in the field of family medicine in
meeting the cost of planning, developing, and operating or
participating in graduate medical education. This includes the cost of
supporting trainees in such programs who plan to specialize or work in
the practice of family medicine. Supported programs must emphasize the
provision of longitudinal, preventive, and comprehensive care to
families.
Eligibility
Accredited schools of medicine or osteopathic medicine, public or
private nonprofit hospitals, or other public or private nonprofit
entities.
Funding Priorities and/or Preferences
As provided in Section 791(a) of the Public Health Service Act,
statutory preference will be given to any qualified applicant that: (A)
has a high rate for placing graduates in practice settings having the
principal focus of serving residents of medically underserved
communities; or (B) during the 2-year period preceding the fiscal year
for which such an award is sought, has achieved a significant increase
in the rate of placing graduates in such settings. This statutory
general preference will only be applied to applications that rank above
the 20th percentile of applications recommended for approval by the
peer review group.
Review Criteria: Final criteria are included in the application
kit.
Estimated Amount of This Competition: $4,500,000.
Estimated Number of Awards: 30.
Estimated Project Period: 3 Years.
Technical Assistance Conference Call: August 11, 1998. To
participate contact Ellie Grant by July 30 at 301-443-1467 or by e-mail
at [email protected].
Application Availability: 07/13/1998.
To Obtain an Application Kit
CFDA Number: 93.379.
Contact: 1-888-333-HRSA.
Application Deadline: 09/14/1998.
Projected Award Date: 04/1999.
Contact Person: Ellie Grant, [email protected].
Faculty Development in Family Medicine
Authorization
Section 747 (A) of the Public Health Service Act, 42 U.S.C. 293k.
Purpose
Grants are awarded to eligible entities to increase the supply of
physician faculty available to teach in family medicine programs and to
enhance the pedagogical skills of faculty presently teaching in family
medicine.
Eligibility
Public or private nonprofit hospital; an accredited public or
nonprofit school of allopathic medicine or of osteopathic medicine; or
a public or private nonprofit health and education institution.
Funding Priorities and/or Preferences
As provided in Section 791(a) of the Public Health Service Act,
statutory preference will be given to any qualified applicant that: (A)
has a high rate for placing graduates in practice settings having the
principal focus of serving residents of medically underserved
communities; or (B) during the 2-year period preceding the fiscal year
for which such an award is sought, has achieved a significant increase
in the rate of placing graduates in such settings. This statutory
general preference will only be applied to applications that rank above
the 20th percentile of applications recommended for approval by the
peer review group.
Review Criteria: Final criteria are included in the application
kit.
Estimated Amount of this Competition: $4,500,000.
Estimated Number of Awards: 30.
Estimated Project Period: 3 Years.
Technical Assistance Conference Call: August 13, 1998. To
participate contact Elsie Quinones by August 3 at 301-443-1467 or by e-
mail at [email protected].
Application Availability: 07/13/1998.
To Obtain an Application Kit
Contact: 1-888-333-HRSA.
CFDA Number: 93.895.
Application Deadline: 09/28/1998.
Projected Award Date: 04/1999.
Contact Person: Elsie Quinones, [email protected].
Predoctoral Training in Family Medicine
Authorization
Section 747(A) of the Pubic Health Service Act, 42 U.S.C. 293k.
Purpose
Grants are awarded to accredited schools of medicine or osteopathic
medicine to promote the predoctoral training of allopathic and
osteopathic medical students in the field of family medicine. Supported
programs emphasize the provision of longitudinal, preventive, and
comprehensive care to families. The program assists schools in meeting
the cost of planning, developing and operating or participating in
approved predoctoral training programs in the field of family medicine.
Support may be provided both for the program and for the trainees.
Assistance may be requested for any of the following purposes:
curriculum development; clerkships; preceptorships; and/or student
assistantships. The programs should be part of an integrated
institutional strategy to provide education and training in family
medicine. The intent is to design programs which encourage graduates to
seek residency training in family medicine and eventually to enter a
career in family medicine.
Eligibility
Public, or private nonprofit, accredited schools of medicine or
osteopathic medicine.
Funding Priorities and/or Preferences
As provided in Section 791(a) of the Public Health Service Act,
statutory preference will be given to any qualified applicant that: (A)
Has a high rate for placing graduates in practice settings having the
principal focus of serving residents of medically underserved
communities; or (B) during the 2-year period preceding the fiscal year
for which such an award is sought, has achieved a significant increase
in the rate of placing graduates in such settings. This statutory
general preference will only be applied to applications that rank above
the 20th percentile of applications recommended for approval by the
peer review group.
Review Criteria. Final criteria are included in the application
kit.
Estimated Amount of this Competition: $2,700,000.
Estimated Number of Awards: 20.
Estimated Project Period: 3 Years.
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Technical Assistance Conference Call: October 15, 1998. To
participate contact Betty Ball by October 1 at 301-443-1467 or by e-
mail at [email protected].
Application Availability: 07/13/1998.
To Obtain an Application Kit
CFDA Number: 93.896.
Contact: 1-888-333-HRSA.
Application Deadline: 11/09/1998.
Projected Award Date: 03/31/1999.
Contact Person: Betty Ball, [email protected].
Departments of Family Medicine
Authorization
Section 747(b) of the Public Health Service Act, 42 U.S.C. 293k.
Purpose
To establish, maintain, or improve academic administrative units to
provide clinical instruction in family medicine; to plan and develop
model educational predoctoral, faculty development, and graduate
medical education programs in family medicine which will meet the
requirements of Section 747(a) by the end of the project period of
Section 747(b) support; to support academic and clinical activities
relevant to the field of family medicine; and to strengthen the
administrative base and structure responsible for the planning,
direction, organization, coordination, and evaluation of all
undergraduate and graduate family medicine activities.
Eligibility
Public, or private nonprofit accredited schools of medicine or
osteopathic medicine.
Funding Priorities and/or Preferences
As provided in Section 791(a) of the Public Health Service Act,
statutory preference will be given to any qualified applicant that: (A)
has a high rate for placing graduates in practice settings having the
principal focus of serving residents of medically underserved
communities; or (B) during the 2-year period preceding the fiscal year
for which such an award is sought, has achieved a significant increase
in the rate of placing graduates in such settings. This statutory
general preference will only be applied to applications that rank above
the 20th percentile of applications recommended for approval by the
peer review group.
Under Section 747(b), a funding preference is provided for
qualified applicants that agree to expend the award for the purpose of:
(1) establishing an academic administrative unit defined as a
department, division, or other unit, for programs in family medicine;
or (2) substantially expanding the programs of such a unit.
Review Criteria: Final criteria are included in the application
kit.
Estimated Amount of this Competition: $3,600,000.
Estimated Number of Awards: 20.
Estimated Project Period. 3 Years.
Technical Assistance Conference Call: February 15, 1999. Contact
Shelby Biedenkapp by January 29 to participate, 301-443-1467 or e-mail
[email protected].
Application Availability: 10/09/1998.
To Obtain an Application Kit
CFDA Number: 93.984.
Contact: 1-888-333-HRSA.
Application Deadline: 03/15/1999.
Projected Award Date: 08/1999.
Contact Person: Shelby Biedenkapp, [email protected].
Residency Training in General Internal Medicine and General Pediatrics
Authorization
Section 748 of the Public Health Service Act, 42 U.S.C. 2931.
Purpose
The program assists in the promotion of graduate education of
physicians who are trained for and will enter the practice of general
internal medicine or general pediatrics. Programs supported by these
grants will emphasize continuity, ambulatory, preventive and
psychosocial aspects of the practice of medicine. The grant program
will assist schools of medicine and osteopathic medicine, public or
private nonprofit hospitals and any other public or nonprofit entity to
meet the costs of projects to plan, develop and operate approved
residency training programs which will emphasize the training of
residents for the practice of general internal medicine or general
pediatrics.
Eligibility
Accredited schools of medicine or osteopathic medicine, public or
private nonprofit hospitals, or other public or private nonprofit
entities.
Funding Priorities and/or Preferences
As provided in Section 791(a) of the Public Health Service Act,
statutory preference will be given to any qualified applicant that: (A)
has a high rate for placing graduates in practice settings having the
principal focus of serving residents of medically underserved
communities; or (B) during the 2-year period preceding the fiscal year
for which such an award is sought, has achieved a significant increase
in the rate of placing graduates in such settings. This statutory
general preference will only be applied to applications that rank above
the 20th percentile of applications recommended for approval by the
peer review group.
Review Criteria: Final criteria are included in the application
kit.
Estimated Amount of This Competition: $5,200,000.
Estimated Number of Awards: 24.
Estimated Project Period: 3 Years.
Technical Assistance Conference Call: September 1, 1998. To
participate contact Brenda Williamson by August 18 at 301-443-1467 or
by e-mail at [email protected]
Application Availability: 07/13/1998.
To Obtain an Application Kit
CFDA Number: 93.884.
Contact: 1-888-333-HRSA.
Application Deadline: 09/30/1998.
Project Award Date: 04/1999.
Contact Person: Brenda L. Williamson, [email protected].
Faculty Development in General Internal Medicine and General Pediatrics
Authorization
Section 748 of the Public Health Service Act, 42 U.S.C. 293l.
Purpose
Grants are awarded to eligible entities to increase the supply of
physician faculty available to teach in General Internal Medicine or
General Pediatrics and to enhance the pedagogical skills of faculty
presently teaching in General Internal Medicine or General Pediatrics.
Eligibility
Public or private nonprofit hospitals; accredited schools of
medicine and osteopathic medicine; and nonprofit health and educational
institutions.
Funding Priorities and/or Preferences
As provided in section 791(a) of the Public Health Service Act,
statutory preference will be given to any qualified applicant that: (A)
Has a high rate for placing graduates in practice settings having the
principal focus of serving residents of medically underserved
communities; or (B) during the 2-year period preceding the fiscal year
for which such an award is sought, has achieved a significant increase
in the rate of placing graduates in such settings. This statutory
general preference will only be applied to applications that rank above
the 20th percentile of applications recommended for approval by the
peer review group.
Review Criteria: Final criteria are included in the application
kit.
Estimated Amount of This Competition: $1,900,000.
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Estimated Number of Awards: 10-15.
Estimated Project Period: 3 Years.
Technical Assistance Conference Call: August 27, 1998. To
participate contact Elsie Quinones by August 17 at 301-443-1467 or by
e-mail: [email protected]
Application Availability: 07/13/1998.
To Obtain an Application Kit
CFDA Number: 93.900.
Contact: 1-888-333-HRSA.
Application Deadline: 09/14/1998.
Projected Award Date: 04/1999.
Contact Person: Elsie Quinones, [email protected].
Basic/Core Area Health Education Centers
Authorization
Section 746(a)(1) of the Public Health Service Act, 42 U.S.C. 293j.
Purpose
The program assists schools to improve the distribution, supply and
quality of health personnel in the health services delivery system, by
encouraging the regionalization of health professions schools. Emphasis
is placed on community-based training of primary care oriented
students, residents, and providers. The Area Health Education Centers
(AHEC) program assists schools in the planning, development, and
operation of AHEC Centers to initiate educational system incentives, to
attract and retain health care personnel in scarcity areas. By linking
the academic resources of the university health science center with
local planning, educational and clinical resources, the AHEC program
establishes a network of community-based training sites to provide
educational services to students, faculty and practitioners in
underserved areas and ultimately, to improve the delivery of health
care in the service area. The program embraces the goal of increasing
the number of health professions graduates who ultimately will practice
in underserved areas.
Eligibility
Public or private nonprofit, accredited schools of medicine or
osteopathic medicine are eligible applicants.
Funding Priorities and/or Preferences
Funds shall be awarded to approved applicants in the following
order: (1) Competing continuations; (2) new starts in States with no
AHEC program; (3) other new starts; and (4) competing supplementals.
Applications reviewed and scored in the lowest 25th percentile may be
partially funded or may not be funded.
Matching Requirements
The awardees must provide matching funds from non-Federal sources
at a minimum of 25 percent of the total program expenditures.
Review Criteria: Final criteria are included in the application
kit.
Estimated Amount of This Competition: $7,625,000.
Estimated Number of Awards: 8.
Estimated Project Period: 3 Years.
Application Availability: 10/09/1998.
To Obtain an Application Kit
Contact: 1-888-333-HRSA.
CFDA Number: 93.824.
Application Deadline: 01/11/1999.
Projected Award Date: 05/31/99.
Contact Person: Louis D. Coccodrilli, [email protected].
Model State-Supported Area Health Education Centers
Authorization
Section 746(a)(3) of the Public Health Service Act, 42 U.S.C. 201.
Purpose
The program assists schools to improve the distribution, supply,
and quality of health personnel in the health services delivery system,
by encouraging the regionalization of health professions schools.
Emphasis is placed on community-based training of primary care oriented
students, residents, and providers. The Area Health Education Centers
(AHEC) program assists schools in the development, and operation of
AHEC Centers to implement educational system incentives to attract and
retain health care personnel in scarcity areas. By linking the academic
resources of the university health science center with local planning,
educational and clinical resources, the AHEC program establishes a
network of health-related institutions to provide educational services
to students, faculty and practitioners and ultimately, to improve the
delivery of health care in the service area. These programs are
collaborative partnerships which address current health workforce needs
within a region of a State, or in an entire State.
Eligibility
Public or private nonprofit, accredited schools of medicine or
osteopathic medicine are eligible applicants.
Funding Priorities and/or Preferences
Funds shall be awarded to approved applicants in the following
order: (1) competing continuations; (2) new starts in States with no
AHEC program; (3) other new starts; and (4) competing supplementals.
Applications reviewed and scored in the lowest 25th percentile may be
partially funded or may not be funded.
Matching Requirements
In Model State-Supported AHEC Programs, non-Federal contributions
in cash shall consist of not less than 50 percent of the total costs of
operating the program.
Review Criteria: Final criteria are included in the application
kit.
Estimated Amount of this Competition: $2,500,000.
Estimated Number of Awards: 8.
Estimated Project Period: 3 years.
Application Availability: 10/09/1998.
To Obtain an Application Kit
CFDA Number: 93.107.
Contact: 1-888-333-HRSA.
Application Deadline: 01/11/1999.
Projected Award Date: 05/31/1999.
Contact Person: Joseph West, [email protected].
Health Education and Training Centers
Authorization
Section 746 (f) of the Public health Service Act. 42 U.S.C. 293j.
Purpose
The program assists schools to improve the distribution, supply,
quality and efficiency of personnel providing health services in the
State of Florida or along the border between the United States and
Mexico and in other urban/rural areas of the United States to any
population group that has demonstrated serious unmet health care needs.
The program encourages health promotion and disease prevention through
public education in border and non-border areas. Each Health Education
and Training Center (HETC) project will: (a) conduct or support not
less than one training and educational program for physicians and one
for nurses for at least a portion of the clinical training of such
students in the proposed service area; (b) conduct or support training
in health education services. A school of public health located in the
HETC service area shall participate in the HETC program if the school
requests to participate.
Eligibility
Public or nonprofit private accredited schools of allopathic or
osteopathic medicine are eligible applicants.
Funding Priorities and/or Preferences
Fifty percent of the appropriated funds each year must be made
available for approved applications for Border HETCs. The amount
allocated for each
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approved Border HETC application shall be determined in accordance with
a formula. Approved non-Border HETC applications scored in the lowest
25th percentile may be partially funded or may not be funded. The
following funding priorities are being applied in FY 1999: (1)
Implementation of HETC Programs training a minimum of 50 under-
represented minority trainees annually for service to medically
underserved populations; (2) Implementation of a substantial public
health training experience between 4 to 8 weeks for a minimum of 25
trainees annually; (3) As part of their advisory group, a proposed
project must have representation from a health department from the area
being served.
Review Criteria: Final criteria are included in the application
kit.
Estimated Amount of this Competition: $3,550,000.
Estimated Number of Awards: 10-15.
Estimated Project Period: 3 years.
Application Availability: 10/09/1998.
To Obtain an Application Kit
CFDA Number: 93.189.
Contact: 1-888-333-HRSA.
Application Deadline: 02/08/1999.
Projected Award Date: 06/30/1999.
Contact Person: Eleanor A. Crocker, [email protected].
Health Professions Program Notes
The Bureau of Health Professions anticipates additional
program announcements in the November Preview.
Depending on the availability of funds, the Division of
Nursing may announce special initiatives in FY 1999.
Competitive cycles for FY 1999 are not anticipated for the
following Health Professions Programs:
CFDA 93.117--Residency Training in Preventive Medicine and Dental
Public Health
CFDA 93.156--Geriatric Fellowships
CFDA 93.188--Public Health Special Projects
CFDA 93.212--Chiropractic Demonstration Grants
CFDA 93.962--Health Administration Traineeships and Special Projects
CFDA 93.181--Podiatric Primary Care Residency Training
CFDA 93.886--Physician Assistant Training
Maternal and Child Health Programs
Grants Management Office
1-301-443-1440
Healthy Start National Resource Center
Authorization
Section 301 of the Public Health Service Act, 42 U.S.C.
Purpose
The purpose of the Healthy Start program is to reduce infant
mortality and improve the systems of perinatal care by targeting
communities with high infant mortality rates and directing resources
and interventions to improve access to, utilization of, and full
participation in comprehensive maternal and infant care services. The
Healthy Start National Resource Center will serve the Healthy Start
communities and community-based organizations; professional, academic,
and provider organizations; and, the general public. The Resource
Center will focus on the following functions: library and research
development, dissemination, communication and continuing education.
Eligibility
Public and private nonprofit institutions are eligible for this
program.
Funding Priorities and/or Preferences
Institutions of higher learning with proposed activities to be
carried out by or in close coordination with schools and/or institutes
of health education, public health, public policy or health
professions.
Review Criteria: Final criteria are included in the application
kit.
Estimated Amount of this Competition: $1,000,000.
Estimated Number of Awards: 1.
Estimated Project Period: 1-3 Years.
Application Availability: 06/01/1998.
To Obtain an Application Kit
CFDA Number: 93.926D.
Contact: 1-888-333-HRSA.
Application Deadline: 07/15/1998.
Projected Award Date: 09/1998.
Contact Person: Bernice Young, [email protected]
* Eligibility
42 CFR Part 51a.3.
(a) With the exception of training and research, as described in
paragraph (b) of this section, any public or private entity, including
Indian tribe or tribal organization (as those terms are defined at 25
U.S.C. 450b) is eligible to apply for Federal funding under this Part.
(b) Only public or nonprofit private institutions of higher
learning may apply for training grants. Only public or nonprofit
institutions of higher learning and public or private nonprofit
agencies engaged in research or in programs relating to maternal and
child health and/or services for children with special health care
needs may apply for grants, contracts or cooperative agreements for
research in maternal and child health services or in services for
children with special health care needs.
Maternal and Child Health Research
Authorization
Title V of the Social Security Act, 42 U.S.C. 701.
Purpose
This program encourages applied research in maternal and child
health which has the potential for ready transfer of findings to health
care delivery programs.
Eligibility
42 CFR Part 51a.3.*
Funding Priorities and/or Preferences
None.
Special Considerations
Special consideration for funding will be given to projects which:
(1) Seek to develop measures of racism and study its consequences for
the health of mothers and children; (2) investigate the role that
fathers play in caring for and nurturing the health, growth, and
development of children; and (3) evaluate the impact of health care
reform and managed care on access to, use of, and quality of maternal
and child health services.
Review Criteria: Final criteria are included in the application
kit.
Estimated Amount of this Competition: $1,900,000.
Estimated Number of Awards: 10.
Estimated Project Period: 1 Year.
Application Availability: Continuous.
To Obtain an Application Kit
CFDA Number: 93.110RS.
Contact: 1-888-333-HRSA.
Application Deadline: 08/01/1998.
Projected Award Date: 01/1999.
Contact Person: Gontran Lamberty, [email protected].
Long Term Training in Leadership Education in Neurodevelopmental and
Related Disabilities (LEND)
Authorization
Title V of the Social Security Act, 42 U.S.C. 701.
Purpose
The purpose of the Maternal and Child Health Interdisciplinary
Leadership Education in Neurodevelopmental and Related Disabilities
(LEND) program is to improve the health status of infants, children,
and adolescents with, or at-risk for, neurodevelopmental and related
disabilities, including mental retardation, neurodegenerative and
acquired neurological disorders, and multiple handicaps. The
educational curricula emphasize the integration of
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services supported by States, local agencies, organizations, private
providers and communities. The LEND programs will prepare health
professionals to assist children and their families to achieve their
developmental potentials by forging a community-based partnership of
health resources and community leadership.
Eligibility: 42 CFR Part 51a.3.*
Funding Priorities and/or Preferences: None.
Review Criteria: Final criteria are included in the application
kit.
Estimated Amount of this Competition: $8,019,000.
Estimated Number of Awards: 17.
Estimated Project Period: 3 Years.
Application Availability: 04/15/1998.
To Obtain an Application Kit.
CFDA Number: 93.110TM.
Contact: 1-888-333-HRSA.
Application Deadline: 10/01/1998.
Projected Award Date: 07/1999.
Contact Person: Shelley Benjamin, [email protected].
Nationwide Blood Lead and Erythrocyte Protoporphyrin (EP) Proficiency
Testing Program
Authorization
Title V of the Social Security Act, 42 U.S.C. 701.
Purpose
The purpose of this program is to improve nationwide the
performance of laboratories which are providing erythrocyte
protoporphyrin (EP) screening tests and blood lead determinations for
childhood lead poisoning prevention programs. Applicants must be able
to prepare, distribute and process proficiency testing samples for more
than 300 laboratories and demonstrate an ability to provide
consultation and technical assistance nationwide, as requested.
Eligibility: 42 USC Part 51a.3.*
Funding Priorities and/or Preferences: None.
Review Criteria: Final criteria are included in the application
kit.
Estimated Amount of this Competition: $215,000.
Estimated Number of Awards: 1.
Estimated Project Period: 1 Year.
Application Availability: 09/01/1998.
To Obtain an Application Kit
CFDA Number: 93.110AA.
Contact: 1-888-333-HRSA.
Application Deadline: 10/30/1998.
Project Award Date: 01/1999.
Contact Person: Stuart Swayze, [email protected]
Primary Health Care Programs
Grants Management Office
1-301-594-4235
Community and Migrant Health Centers
Authorization
Section 330 of the Public Health Service Act, 42 U.S.C 254b and
254b(g).
Purpose
The Community Health Center and Migrant Health Center (C/MHC)
programs are designed to promote the development and operation of
community-based primary health care service systems in medically
underserved areas for medically underserved populations. Assuming the
availability of sufficient appropriated funds in FY 1999, it is the
intent of HRSA to continue to support health services in these areas,
given the unmet need inherent in their provision of services to a
medically underserved population. HRSA will open competition for awards
under Section 330 of the Public Health Service Act (U.S.C. 254b for
CHCs and U.S.C. 254b(g) for MHCs) to support health services in the
areas currently served by these grants. Forty-one C/MHC grantees will
reach the end of their project periods during the first half of FY
1999; additional opportunities will appear in the fall Preview.
Estimated Amount of this Competition: $49,000,000.
Estimated Number of Awards: 41.
CFDA Number:
93.224 Community Health Centers Program
93.246 Migrant Health Centers Program.
Deadline: Deadline dates vary by area throughout FY 1999.
Limited Competition
Applicants are limited to currently funded programs whose project
periods expire in FY 1999 and new organizations proposing to serve the
same populations currently being served by these existing programs.
Field Office
Communication with Field Office staff is essential for interested
parties in deciding whether to pursue Federal funding as a C/MHC.
Technical assistance and detailed information about each service area,
such as census tracts, can be obtained by contacting the HRSA Field
Office.
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Application
State City deadline
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HRSA Field Office I (617) 565-1482
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MA......................... Roxbury....................... 10/01/1998
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HRSA Field Office II (212) 264-2664
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NY......................... Brockport..................... 09/01/1998
Rushville..................... 09/01/1998
Bronx......................... 10/01/1998
(3)
Brooklyn...................... 10/01/1998
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HRSA Field Office III (215) 596-1885
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PA......................... Hyndman....................... 10/01/1998
Chester....................... 10/01/1998
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HRSA Field Office IV (404) 562-2996
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MS......................... Mound Bayou................... 08/01/1998
AL......................... Tuscaloosa.................... 08/01/1998
FL......................... Dade City..................... 08/01/1998
AL......................... Huntsville.................... 08/01/1998
NC......................... Kinston....................... 08/01/1998
FL......................... W. Palm Beach................. 09/01/1998
GA......................... Decatur....................... 09/01/1998
TN......................... Tiptonville................... 10/01/1998
Nashville..................... 10/01/1998
FL......................... Immokalee..................... 10/01/1998
Wewahitchka................... 12/01/1998
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HRSA Field Office V (312) 353-1715
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IL......................... Chicago....................... 08/01/1998
OH......................... Akron......................... 08/01/1998
MN......................... Minneapolis................... 09/01/1998
WI......................... Milwaukee..................... 09/01/1998
MN......................... Minneapolis................... 09/01/1998
IL......................... Chicago....................... 10/01/1998
MI......................... Flint......................... 12/01/1998
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HRSA Field Office VI (214) 767-3872
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TX......................... Houston....................... 09/01/1998
Newton........................ 12/01/1998
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HRSA Field Office VII (816) 426-5296
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MO......................... St. Louis..................... 10/01/1998
NE......................... Omaha......................... 10/01/1998
KS......................... Wichita....................... 12/01/1998
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HRSA Field Office VIII (303) 844-3203
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CO......................... Denver b...................... 09/01/1998
(2)
Greeley....................... 12/01/1998
WY......................... Laramie....................... 12/01/1998
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HRSA Field Office IX (415) 437-8090
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CA......................... Fresno........................ 08/01/1998
NV......................... Las Vegas..................... 09/01/1998
CA......................... Salinas....................... 09/01/1998
AZ......................... Green Valley.................. 10/01/1998
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HRSA Field Office X (206) 615-2491
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OR......................... Hood River.................... 10/01/1998
Woodburn...................... 12/01/1998
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Public Housing Primary Care
Authorization
Section 330 (i) of the Public Health Service Act, 42 U.S.C. 254d.
Purpose
This program is designed to increase access to health care and
improve the health status of public housing residents by providing
comprehensive primary health care services in or near public housing
developments, directly or through collaborative arrangements with
existing community based programs/providers. It is the intent of HRSA
to continue to support health services to the public housing
populations in the same areas/locations.
Deadline
The application deadline for the service area listed is October 1.
Limited Competition
Applicants are limited to currently funded programs whose project
period expire in FY 1999, and new organizations proposing to serve the
same populations currently being served by this existing program.
Estimated Amount of This Competition: $400,000.
Estimated Number of Awards: 1.
CFDA Number: 93.927.
Contact Person: Charles Woodson, [email protected].
Field Office
Communications with Field Office staff is essential for interested
parties in deciding whether to pursue Federal funding. Technical
assistance and detailed information about the service area can be
obtained by contacting the HRSA Field Office.
HRSA Field Office I (617) 565-1482
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Application
State City deadline
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MA......................... Roxbury....................... 10/01/1998
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Healthy Schools, Healthy Communities
Authorization
Title III of the Public Health Service Act, 42 U.S.C. 241 et seq.
Purpose
The Healthy Schools, Healthy Communities (HS, HC) program supports
community-based primary health care providers with experience in this
area as demonstrated by having entered into partnerships with schools
or school districts to establish school-based health centers that
provide comprehensive primary and preventive health care services.
Eligibility: Public and private nonprofit organizations are
eligible.
Funding Priorities and/or Preferences: See application materials.
Review Criteria: Final criteria are included in the application
kit.
Estimated Amount of This Competition: $1,000,000.
Estimated Number of Awards: 5.
Estimated Project Period: 3 Years.
Application Availability: 06/01/1998.
To Obtain an Application Kit
CFDA Number: 93.151A.
Contact: 1-888-333-HRSA.
Application Deadline: 07/15/1998.
Projected Award Date: 09/20/1998.
Contact Person: Theresa Watkins-Bryant, M.D. twatkins-
[email protected].
Health Care for the Homeless
Authorization
Section 330 of the Public Health Service Act, 42 U.S.C 254b(h).
Purpose
The Health Care for the Homeless (HCH) program is designed to
increase the homeless populations access to cost-effective, case
managed, and integrated primary care and substance abuse services
provided by existing community-based programs/providers. Assuming the
availability of sufficient appropriated funds in FY 1999, it is the
intent of HRSA to continue to support health services to the homeless
populations in these areas/locations given the continued need for cost-
effective, community-based primary care services for these medically
underserved populations within these geographic areas. Six HCH grantees
will reach the end of their project periods during FY 1999.
Deadline
Deadline dates vary by service area.
Limited Competition
Applicants are limited to currently funded programs whose project
periods expire in FY 1999 and new organizations proposing to serve the
same populations currently being served by these existing programs.
Field Office
Communication with Field Office staff is essential for interested
parties in deciding whether to pursue Federal funding as an HCH.
Detailed information about each service area, such as census tracts,
can be obtained by contacting the appropriate HRSA Field Office listed
below:
CFDA Number: 93.151.
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State City deadline
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HRSA Field Office II (212) 264-2664
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NJ......................... Jersey City................... 12/01/1998
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HRSA Field Office III (215) 596-1885
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VA......................... Richmond...................... 08/01/1998
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HRSA Field Office V (312) 353-1715
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MI......................... Flint......................... 12/01/1998
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HRSA Field Office VII (816) 426-5296
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NE......................... Omaha......................... 10/01/1998
MO......................... St. Louis..................... 10/01/1998
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HRSA Field Office IX (415) 437-8090
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NV......................... Las Vegas..................... 09/01/1998
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Other HRSA Programs
Nursing Education Loan Repayment Program
Authorization
Section 846(h) of The Public Health Service Act, 42 U.S.C. 297.
Purpose
Under the Nursing Education Loan Repayment Program (NELRP),
registered nurses are offered the opportunity to enter into a
contractual agreement with the Secretary, under which the Public Health
Service agrees to repay up to 85 percent of the nurse's indebtedness
for nursing education loans. In exchange, the nurse agrees to serve for
a specified period of time in certain types of health facilities
identified in statute.
Eligibility
Applicants must have completed all of their training requirements
for registered nursing and be licensed prior to beginning service.
Individuals eligible to participate must: (a) Have received, prior to
the start of service, a baccalaureate or associate degree in nursing, a
diploma in nursing, or a graduate degree in nursing; (b) have unpaid
educational loans obtained for nurse training; (c) be a citizen or
national of the U.S.; (d) have a current unrestricted license in the
State in which they intend to practice; and (e) agree to be employed
for not less than two years in a full-time clinical capacity in an
Indian Health Service health center; a Native Hawaiian health center, a
public hospital (operated by a State, county, or local government); a
health center funded under Section 330 of the Public Health Service Act
(including
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migrant, homeless, and public housing health centers), a rural health
clinic (Section 1861(aa)(2) of the Social Security Act); or a public or
nonprofit private health facility determined by the Secretary to have a
critical shortage of nurses.
Funding Priorities and/or Preferences
In making awards under this Section, preferences will be given to
qualified applicants who: (1) have the greatest financial need and (2)
agree to serve in the types of health facilities described above, that
are located in geographic areas determined by the Secretary to have a
shortage of and need for nurses.
Review Criteria: Awards are determined by formula.
Estimated Amount of Competition: $2,251,000.
Estimated Number of Awards: 200.
Application Availability: 11/01/1997.
CFDA Number: 93.908.
Contact: (301) 594-4400, (301) 594-4981 (FAX), Toll-Free: 1-800-
435-6464.
Application Deadline: 08/31/1998.
Project Award Date: 09/30/1998.
Contact Person: Sharley Chen, 4350 East-West Highway, 10th Floor,
Bethesda, Maryland 20814, [email protected].
Y2K (Year 2000)
Y2K compliance is a priority for HRSA. On February 4, 1998, the
President issued Executive Order 13073 addressing Year 2000 Conversion
activities. Because of a design feature in many electronic systems
which displayed the year as a two-digit number, a large number of
activities in the public and private sectors could be at-risk beginning
in the year 2000.
Federal Policies for Agencies addressed in Executive Order 13073
include:
Assurance that no critical Federal program experience disruption
due to a Y2K problem;
Assistance and cooperation with State, local and tribal governments
where those governments depend on Federal information or the Federal
Government is dependent on those governments to perform critical
missions; and
Cooperation with the private sector operators of critical national
and local systems, including the banking and financial system, the
telecommunications system, the public health system, the transportation
system, and the electric power generation system.
In keeping with this Executive Order, HRSA has assigned Y2K a high
priority for its external customers. As an applicant or grantee of the
public health system, you should address your plans and status of your
organization's efforts to become Year 2000 compliant as part of
business or operational plan.
More information about Y2K is available at the following web sites:
http://www.y2k.gov and HRSA's http://www.hrsa.dhhs.gov.
Internet Connections at-a-Glance
HRSA Home Page: http://www.hrsa.dhhs.gov/
DHHS Home Page: http://www.os.dhhs.gov/
Grantsnet: http://www.dhhs.gov/progorg/grantsnet/index.html
PHS Grant Policy Statement: http://www.nih.gov/grants/policy/gps/
Code of Federal Regulations: http://www.access.gpo.gov/nara/cfr/cfr-
table-search.html
OMB Circulars: http://www.whitehouse.gov/WH/EOP/OMB/html/circular-
top.html
Federal Register http://www.access.gpo.gov/su__docs/aces/aces140.html
Catalog of Federal Domestic Assistance: http://www.gsa.gov/fdac/
Healthfinder: http://www.healthfinder.gov/
Fedworld Information Network: http://www.fedworld.gov/
Look for HRSA at the Following Meetings/Conferences
Event: 12th World AIDS Conference.
Date: June 28-July 3, 1998.
Location: Geneva, Switzerland.
HRSA Contact: Dorothy Bailey (301) 443-1745.
Event: National Conference of State Legislatures.
Date: July 20-24, 1998.
Location: Las Vegas Convention Center, Las Vegas, NV.
HRSA Contact: Ms. Linda Redmond, (301) 443-4568.
Event: National Association of Local Boards of Health.
Dates: July 29-August 1, 1998.
Location: St. Charles, IL.
HRSA Contact: Steven Merrill (301) 443-3376.
Event: Joint Annual Meeting of the Association of State and
Territorial Health Officials and the National Association of County and
City Health Officials.
Dates: September 23-26, 1998.
Location: Regal Riverfront Hotel, St. Louis, MO.
HRSA Contact: Steven Merrill (301) 443-3376.
Event: American Public Health Association Annual Meeting/
Convention.
Dates: November 15-19, 1998.
Location: Washington Convention Center, Washington, D.C.
HRSA Contact: Steven Merrill (301) 443-3376.
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