Service Expansion in Mental Health/Substance Abuse, Oral Health and Comprehensive Pharmacy Services (Oral Health)

Program Title:

Service Expansion in Mental Health/Substance Abuse, Oral Health and Comprehensive Pharmacy Services (Oral Health)

Agency/Sub-Agency:

HRSA/BPHC

Description:

Mental health/substance abuse, oral health and comprehensive pharmacy services are critical to improving the health status of communities served by health centers and reducing disparities in access to health care. Applicants for this funding opportunity are expected to:

1) describe the target population and its need for mental health/substance abuse services, oral health and comprehensive pharmacy services;

2) present a service delivery plan that demonstrates responsiveness to the identified needs of the target population; and

3) present a sound business plan that links the goals and objectives from the service delivery plan to the budget.

The Consolidated Health Center Program includes:

1) Community Health Centers, section 330(e);

2) Migrant Health Centers, section 330 (g);

3) Health Care for the Homeless, section 330(h); and 4) Public Housing Primary Care, section 330(i).

The populations served by these programs are: medically underserved populations in urban and rural areas; migratory and seasonal agricultural workers and their families; homeless people, including children and families; and residents of publicly-subsidized housing.

Eligible Entity(ies):

Applicants are limited to section 330 funded health center grantees (i.e., Community Health Centers, section 330(e); Migrant Health Centers, Section 330(g); Health Care for the Homeless, Section 330(h); and Public Housing Primary Care, Section 330(i) of the Public Health Service Act. 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 

Keyword(s):

Health Centers, Health Access, Mental Health

HHS Announcement No.:

HRSA-08-107

New Funding Opportunity:

Yes

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

Yes (N)

Single Source / Limited Competition:

NA

Est Annual Min Award:

$100,000

Est Annual Max Award:

$250,000

Est Number of Awards:

60

Est Posting Date:

11/15/2007

Est Application Deadline:

1/16/2008

Est Award Date:

9/1/2008

Est Start Date:

9/1/2008

Program Contact Name:

Latecia Engram

Program Contact Telephone No.:

(301) 594-4300

Program Contact Email:

lengram@hrsa.gov

Forecast ID No.:

HRSA99