This grant is for the purpose of fostering and strengthening health education and training networks through the Area Health Education Centers (AHEC) Program. Offered by the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA), this funding supports the development of connections among communities, academic institutions, and community-based organizations. The primary goal of these established networks is to expand diversity within the health professions, improve the equitable distribution of the health workforce, elevate the quality of healthcare services, and significantly enhance healthcare access and delivery for rural and underserved areas and populations. This initiative aims to address critical healthcare disparities nationwide.
Opportunity ID: 334468
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | HRSA-22-053 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | Area Health Education Centers Program |
| Opportunity Category: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | – |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Cooperative Agreement |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Health |
| Category Explanation: | https://grants.hrsa.gov/2010/Web2External/Interface/FundingCycle/ExternalView.aspx?fCycleID=785f3a50-9b14-4a26-8b16-1849f551302a |
| Expected Number of Awards: | 55 |
| Assistance Listings: | 93.107 — Area Health Education Centers |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | Yes |
| Version: | Synopsis 1 |
| Posted Date: | Jan 06, 2022 |
| Last Updated Date: | Jan 06, 2022 |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | Apr 06, 2022 |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Apr 06, 2022 |
| Archive Date: | – |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $43,250,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | $0 |
| Award Floor: | $0 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | Public and State controlled institutions of higher education Others (see text field entitled “Additional Information on Eligibility” for clarification) Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized) Private institutions of higher education Native American tribal organizations (other than Federally recognized tribal governments) |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | Entities eligible to apply are public or nonprofit private accredited schools of allopathic medicine or osteopathic medicine, an incorporated consortia made up of such schools, or the parent institution(s) of such schools. In states and territories in which no AHEC Program is in operation, an accredited school of nursing is an eligible applicant. AHEC Requirements in Sections 751(d)(2)(A) and 751(d)(2)(B) of the PHS Act For FY 2022, the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2021 (Public Law 116-260) gave the Secretary authority to grant a waiver of the AHEC requirements under sections 751(d)(2)(A) and 751(d)(2)(B) of the PHS Act13 to programs meeting certain requirements, including that the program must have been operating under section 751 of the PHS Act on or before January 1, 2009. Applicants seeking a waiver must submit their request with their grant application. Decisions regarding the waiver requests are contingent upon extension of the Secretary’s waiver authority for FY 2022 and HRSA administrative review of each waiver request. For instructions, please see Attachment 9. Foreign entities are not eligible for these awards. |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | Health Resources and Services Administration |
| Description: | This notice announces the opportunity to apply for funding under the Area Health Education Centers (AHEC) Program. The purpose of the AHEC Program is to develop and enhance education and training networks within communities, academic institutions, and community-based organizations. In turn, these networks seek to increase diversity among health professionals, broaden the distribution of the health workforce, enhance health care quality, and improve health care delivery to rural and underserved areas and populations. |
| Link to Additional Information: | – |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
Department of Health and Human Services, Health Resources and Services Administration
AHECProgram@hrsa.gov Email:AHECProgram@hrsa.gov |
Version History
| Version | Modification Description | Updated Date |
|---|---|---|
Related Documents
Folder 334468 Full Announcement-HRSA-22-053 -> BHW HRSA-22-053 (U77) AHEC_Final.pdf
Folder 334468 Other Supporting Documents-HRSA-22-053 -> HRSA-22-053 Attachment 11 Research & Related Budget (Total Fed + Non-Fed).pdf
Folder 334468 Other Supporting Documents-Other -> Update Package Notice.pdf
Packages
| Agency Contact Information: | Department of Health and Human Services, Health Resources and Services Administration AHECProgram@hrsa.gov Email: AHECProgram@hrsa.gov |
| Who Can Apply: | Organization Applicants |
| Assistance Listing Number | Competition ID | Competition Title | Opportunity Package ID | Opening Date | Closing Date | Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 93.107 | HRSA-22-053 | Area Health Education Centers Program | PKG00271232 | Jan 06, 2022 | Apr 13, 2022 | View |
Package 1
Mandatory forms
334468 RR_SF424_4_0-4.0.pdf
334468 PerformanceSite_3_0-3.0.pdf
334468 RR_OtherProjectInfo_1_4-1.4.pdf
334468 RR_Budget_2_0-2.0.pdf
334468 AttachmentForm_1_2-1.2.pdf
334468 RR_KeyPersonExpanded_3_0-3.0.pdf
334468 Standardized_Work_Plan-1.0.pdf
334468 Project_AbstractSummary_2_0-2.0.pdf
Optional forms
334468 RR_SubawardBudget_2_0-2.0.pdf
334468 SFLLL_2_0-2.0.pdf
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