Funding-Limited Submission – Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) – Affordable Care Act New Access Points Grants; January 31, 2013

Description: The Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) is soliciting applications for New Access Point (NAP) grants under the Health Center Program. An important element of HRSA’s commitment to improving and expanding access to needed health care services is the support of NAPs for the delivery of primary health care services to underserved and vulnerable populations under the Health Center Program. Competitive NAP applications will demonstrate a high level of need in their community/population, present a sound proposal to meet this need consistent with the requirements of the Health Center Program, show that the organization is ready to rapidly initiate the proposal, display responsiveness to the health care environment of the service area, and demonstrate collaborative and coordinated delivery systems for the provision of health care to the underserved. Further, applicants are expected to demonstrate that the new access point(s) will increase access to comprehensive, culturally competent, quality primary health care services, including oral and behavioral health, and improve the health status of underserved and vulnerable populations in the area to be served.

Amount: Up to $19 million is expected to fund approximately 25 grantees at a level not to exceed $650,000 per year.

Link to Funding Opportunity Announcement

Institutional Limit: Multiple applications from an organization are not allowed. 

Internal Competition:  Because HRSA limits the number of proposals to one per organization, the University of Kentucky has established an internal selection process.  Prospective applicants interested in responding to this program should send a pre-proposal with the following information to the Office of the Vice President for Research at limitedsubmissions@uky.edu and a copy to their Associate Dean for Research by Thursday, January 31, 2013:

1. Names and departments of the Project Director and project personnel

2. Brief abstract of project to include the proposed service area, target population and proposed activities for the establishment of a health center. (1-2 p. max)

HRSA Deadline: February 27, 2013

A committee will be appointed to review the information and make a recommendation. Questions about the submission process may be sent to Ms. Annette Evans in the Office of the Vice President for Research (alevan4@email.uky.edu or 257-1663.)