New Access Points in Programs Funded Under the Health Centers Consolidation Act of 1996 (NAP)

Program Title

New Access Points in Programs Funded Under the Health Centers Consolidation Act of 1996 (NAP)

Agency/Sub-Agency

HRSA/BPHC

Description

The purpose of this activity is to support the establishment of new service delivery sites for medically underserved populations to receive comprehensive primary and preventive health care services. This activity is a key factor in the President's Health Centers Initiative, a multi-year plan to strengthen the health care safety net by establishing or expanding health centers in 1,200 of the Nation's neediest communities through Health Centers funded under Section 330 of the Public Health Service Act. Through the Health Center Program, funded organizations will offer access to comprehensive primary and preventive health care and social services (including mental health, substance abuse, and oral health care services) to populations currently with limited or no access to such services. Federally funded health centers may offer services to the general community; migrant and seasonal farm workers and their families; homeless people, including children and families; and/or public housing residents. All services must be provided to all persons without regard to an individual's ability to pay. Each application for support to establish a new access point must identify a population in need of primary health care services and propose a specific plan to increase access to care and reduce disparities identified in the population or community to be served.

Eligible Entity(ies)

Public and non-profit private entities, including tribal, faith-based and community-based organizations are eligible to apply for this funding. Applicants are expected to demonstrate compliance with the requirements for the specific type of health center for which funding is requested. Requirements are found in section 330(e) of the PHS Act for Community Health Centers; section 330(g) for Migrant Health Centers; section 330(h) for Health Care for the Homeless Centers; and section 330(i) for Public Housing Primary Care Centers. Additional eligibility requirements will be included in the application materials

Intended Beneficiaries

Health Centers and Those They Serve

Catalog of Federal Domestic Assistance No.

93.224

CFDA Category

Health

CFDA Sub-Category(ies)

Education and Training;Program Development

Keyword(s)

Health Centers, Health Access, Education

HHS Announcement No.

HRSA-08-077

New Funding Opportunity

No

Competition Type: (N), (CC) or (M)

N

Single Source / Limited Competition

NA

Est Annual Min Award

$250,000.00

Est Annual Max Award

$650,000

Est Number of Awards

164

Est Posting Date

9/28/2007

Est Application Deadline

12/18/2007

Est Award Date

8/1/2008

Est Start Date

8/1/2008

Program Contact Name

Preeti Kanodia

Program Contact Telephone No.

(301) 594-4300

Program Contact Email

pkanodia@hrsa.gov

Agency Forecast ID No.

HRSA30