Assistance Listings

Health Center Program (Community Health Centers, Migrant Health Centers, Health Care for the Homeless, and Public Housing Primary Care)

Objectives

To improve the health of the Nation's underserved communities by ensuring continued access to affordable, accessible, and high-quality primary health care services for communities and populations currently served by the Health Center Program. Individual health center grant mechanisms include: (1) Community Health Centers; (2) Migrant Health Centers; (3) Health Care for the Homeless; and/or (4) Public Housing Primary Care. Certain funding opportunities may also expand access to primary health care by supporting new access points (i.e., new health centers and sites), expand access to high quality primary care services at existing health centers, and expand primary health care services related to emerging public health issues, including public health emergencies.

Examples of Funded Projects

Range and Average of Financial Assistance

Varies. See applicable Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO)

Accomplishments

Account Identification

75-0350-0-1-550

Types of Assistance

B - Project Grants, B - Project Grants (Special)

Credentials and Documentation

Applicants should review the applicable HRSA NOFOs issued under this assistance listing for any required proof or certifications that must be submitted before submission of an application package. 2 CFR Part 200, Subpart E - Cost Principles applies to this program. 2 CFR 200, Subpart E - Cost Principles applies to this program.

Applicant Eligibility

Eligible applicants are domestic public or private, non-profit private entities, including faith-based and community-based organizations, tribes, and tribal organizations that have the capacity to effectively administer the award.

Beneficiary Eligibility

Populations in medically underserved areas, medically underserved populations, and special populations such as migratory and seasonal agricultural workers, people experiencing homelessness, and public housing residents.

Length and Time Phasing of Assistance

Length and time phasing of assistance varies. See the NOFO for details. Method of awarding/releasing assistance: Awardees draw down funds, as necessary, from the Payment Management System (PMS). PMS is the centralized web based payment system for HHS awards.

Use of Assistance

Applications should ensure the availability and accessibility of required primary health care services to medically underserved populations in the service area. Refer to the applicable NOFO for additional information.

Deadlines

Preapplication Coordination

Preapplication coordination is required. An environmental impact statement is required for this listing. An environmental impact assessment is required for this listing. This program is eligible for coverage under E.O. 12372, "Intergovernmental Review of Federal Programs." An applicant should consult the office or official designated as the single point of contact in his or her State for more information on the process the State requires to be followed in applying for assistance, if the State has selected the program for review. Environmental impact information may be required for particular capital-related projects. Refer to the applicable NOFO for additional information. If the State selected the program for review, an applicant should consult the office or official designated as the single point of contact in the respective State for more information on the required process to follow in applying for assistance.

Application Procedures

2 CFR 200, Uniform Administrative Requirements, Cost Principles, and Audit Requirements for Federal Awards applies to this program.

Notice of Funding Opportunities (NOFO) for this listing will be posted on Grants.gov (opens in new window) (opens in new window).

2 CFR Part 200, Uniform Administrative Requirements, Cost Principles, and Audit Requirements for Federal Awards applies to this program.

Criteria for Selecting Proposals

See the applicable NOFO for details, including specific review criteria. Health Center Program applicants are expected to demonstrate compliance with the Health Center Program requirements and to begin operating new sites within 120 days of release of the Notice of Award (NOA).

Award Procedure

Notification is made in writing by a NOA.

Date Range for Approval/Disapproval

Refer to the applicable NOFO under this program.

Renewals

Awards to support projects beyond the first budget year will be contingent upon congressional appropriation, compliance with applicable statutory and regulatory requirements, satisfactory progress in meeting the project’s objectives, and a decision that continued funding is in the government’s best interest.

Appeals

Not Applicable.

Policy Requirements

Reports

Audits

Records

Award recipients are required to maintain grant accounting records for 3 years after the date they submit the Federal Financial Report (FFR). If any litigation, claim, negotiation, audit, or other action involving the award has been started before the expiration of the 3-year period, the records shall be retained until completion of the action and resolution of all issues that arise from it, or until the end of the regular 3-year period, whichever is later.

Regulations, Guidelines, and Literature

This program is subject to the provisions of 45 CFR Part 92 for State, local, and tribal governments and 45 CFR Part 75 for institutions of higher education, hospitals, other nonprofit organizations, and commercial organizations, as applicable. HRSA awards are subject to the requirements of the HHS Grants Policy Statement (HHS GPS) that are applicable based on recipient type and purpose of award. The HHS GPS is available at http://www.hrsa.gov/grants.

Formula and Matching Requirements

Regional or Local Locations:

Headquarters Office: