CMS is offering grants to support small applied research projects focused on identifying solutions for eliminating health disparities among Hispanics. Investigators from universities, colleges, community-based health organizations, or professional associations with a health services research component are encouraged to apply. Projects should address health care financing, delivery, access, quality, and barriers impacting Hispanic populations. This grant aims to find solutions to critical health issues affecting Hispanics and improve their overall health outcomes. Closing date for applications is June 20, 2012.
Opportunity ID: 171233
General Information
| Document Type:: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number:: | CMS-1H0-12-001 |
| Funding Opportunity Title:: | Grants to Support the Hispanic Health Services Research Grant Program |
| Opportunity Category:: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation:: | |
| Funding Instrument Type:: | |
| Category of Funding Activity:: | Health |
| Category Explanation:: | |
| Expected Number of Awards:: | 1 |
| Assistance Listings Number(s):: | 93.779 — Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) Research, Demonstrations and Evaluations |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement:: | Yes |
| Version:: | Synopsis 2 |
| Posted Date:: | May 17, 2012 |
| Last Updated Date:: | Jun 11, 2012 |
| Original Closing Date for Applications:: | Jun 20, 2012 |
| Current Closing Date for Applications:: | Jun 20, 2012 |
| Archive Date:: | Jul 20, 2012 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding:: | $ 200,000 |
| Award Ceiling:: | $200,000 |
| Award Floor:: | $200,000 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants:: | Others (see text field entitled “Additional Information on Eligibility” for clarification) |
| Additional Information on Eligibility:: | Applicants must meet one of the following three requirements in order to qualify for funding under this grant program.
1. A health services/disparities researcher at a university or college offering a Ph.D. or Master?s Degree Program in one or more of the following disciplines: Allied Health 2. A member of a community-based health organization with a Hispanic health services research component; or 3. A member of a professional association focusing on Hispanic health services and health disparities issues. |
Additional Information
| Agency Name:: | Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services |
| Description:: | This announcement seeks competitive applications for small applied research projects that relate to identifying and evaluating solutions for eliminating health disparities among Hispanics. Investigators should be associated with a university, college, community-based health organization, or a professional association that has a health services research component. Researchers are expected to become involved in the design, implementation, and operation of research projects that address health care issues such as financing, delivery, access, quality, and barriers affecting the Hispanics. CMS is seeking these types of research projects because of the importance in finding solutions to the many difficult health issues that have a significant impact on the health of Hispanics. |
| Link to Additional Information:: | |
| Grantor Contact Information:: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact: |
Version History
| Version | Modification Description | Updated Date |
|---|---|---|
| Synopsis 2 | Included an explanation about the time applications are due on June 20, 2012. | Jun 11, 2012 |
| Synopsis 1 |
Package Status
Below are CLOSED Opportunity Package(s) no longer available for this Funding Opportunity:
Package No: 1
| Assistance Listings: | 93.779 |
| Competition ID: | CMS-1H0-12-001-014404 |
| Competition Title: | Grants to Support the Hispanic Health Services Research Grant Program |
| Opportunity Package ID: | PKG00122350 |
| Opening Date: | May 17, 2012 |
| Closing Date: | Jun 20, 2012 |
| Agency Contact Information:: | Linda Gmeiner |
| Who Can Apply:: | Organization Applicants |
| mendatory_forms |
Application for Federal Assistance (SF-424) [V2.1] Other Attachments Form [V1.1] Project/Performance Site Location(s) [V1.4] Project Abstract Summary [V1.1] Disclosure of Lobbying Activities (SF-LLL) [V1.1] Project Narrative Attachment Form [V1.1] Budget Narrative Attachment Form [V1.1] Budget Information for Non-Construction Programs (SF-424A) [V1.0] Assurances for Non-Construction Programs (SF-424B) [V1.1] |
| optional_forms |
Packages
| Assistance Listings | Competition ID | Competition Title | Opportunity Package ID | Opening Date | Closing Date | Actions | Who Can Apply: | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 93.779 | CMS-1H0-12-001-014404 | Grants to Support the Hispanic Health Services Research Grant Program | PKG00122350 | May 17, 2012 | Jun 20, 2012 | View | Linda Gmeiner | Organization Applicants |