This department is offering grants to support HBCUs in conducting research projects aimed at eliminating health disparities in the African American population. The projects should enhance HBCUs’ capacity to compete for CMS research and program funds, focusing on healthcare issues like financing, delivery, access, quality, and barriers affecting the community. By involving HBCUs in addressing these health issues, CMS aims to leverage their expertise and sensitivity to advance the national goal of eliminating health disparities. Closing date for applications is Jun 19, 2012.
Opportunity ID: 171213
General Information
| Document Type:: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number:: | CMS-1I0-12-001 |
| Funding Opportunity Title:: | Grants to Support the Historically Black Colleges and Universities Health Services |
| 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 3 |
| Posted Date:: | May 17, 2012 |
| Last Updated Date:: | Jun 11, 2012 |
| Original Closing Date for Applications:: | Jun 19, 2012 |
| Current Closing Date for Applications:: | Jun 19, 2012 |
| Archive Date:: | Jul 19, 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:: | An HBCU must meet one of the following three requirements in order to qualify for funding under this grant program:
1) Offer a Ph.D. or Master’s Degree Program in one or more of the following disciplines: – Allied Health 2) Have a School of Medicine; or 3) Be a member of the National HBCU Network for Health Services and Health Disparities. |
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 the African American population. Additionally, the project should enhance the capacity of HBCUs to successfully compete for CMS research and program funds in the future. HBCUs 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 African American community. CMS is seeking these types of research projects because of its belief that HBCUs play a pivotal role in finding solutions to the many difficult health issues that have a significant impact on the health of African Americans. The unique expertise, knowledge, reputation, and sensitivity that HBCU investigators can bring to the design, implementation, and operation of such research will be a key to advancing the national, state and local agenda of eliminating health disparities. |
| 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 3 | Provided an explanation of the time applications are due on June 19, 2012. | Jun 11, 2012 |
| Synopsis 2 | ||
| 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-1I0-12-001-014402 |
| Competition Title: | Grants to Support the Historically Black Colleges and Universities Health Services |
| Opportunity Package ID: | PKG00122330 |
| Opening Date: | May 17, 2012 |
| Closing Date: | Jun 19, 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-1I0-12-001-014402 | Grants to Support the Historically Black Colleges and Universities Health Services | PKG00122330 | May 17, 2012 | Jun 19, 2012 | View | Linda Gmeiner | Organization Applicants |