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Wednesday, January 23, 2019

HRSA Funding for Health Center Program

HRSA announced the availability of $50 million in New Access Points (NAP) funding for the delivery of primary health care services for underserved and vulnerable populations under the Health Center Program. HRSA expects to make approximately 75 awards in September.

The purpose of the Health Center Program NAP funding opportunity is to provide operational support for new service delivery sites under the Health Center Program to improve the health of the nation’s underserved communities and vulnerable populations by expanding access to affordable, accessible, quality, and cost-effective primary health care services. Organizations can apply for up to $650,000 per year. Applications are due in Grants.gov by Tuesday, March 12 (11:59 p.m. ET), and HRSA’s Electronic Handbooks by Thursday, April 11 (5:00 p.m. ET). For more information, including eligibility requirements and key changes since the fiscal year 2017 NAP funding opportunity, please read the Notice of Funding Opportunity and visit the NAP technical assistance webpage.

Anticipated Total Annual Available FY 2019 Funding: $50 million (75 awards)
$40,750,000 is expected to be available for Community Health Center applicants
$4,300,000 for Migrant Health Center applicants
$4,350,000 for Healthcare for the Homeless applicants
$600,000 for Public Housing Primary Care applicants.

Link to the funding announcement: https://bphc.hrsa.gov/programopportunities/fundingopportunities/NAP/index.html.

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