February 25, 2021 What's New Comments Requested: HHS Center for Indigenous Innovation and Health Equity – due by March 14. The U.S. Department of Health & Human Services (HHS) seeks input from Federally-recognized Indian Tribes/American Indian and Alaska Native (AI/AN) Tribes, Tribal organizations, Tribal-serving organizations, Tribal Colleges and Universities, and AI/AN—serving institutions of higher education to guide the development of a new Center for Indigenous Innovation and Health Equity. CDC: Telehealth Use in Health Centers During the Pandemic. Using data from 245 health centers that completed a voluntary weekly Health Center COVID-19 Survey, researchers at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) reviewed trends in telehealth use, including by U.S. Census region and urban/rural classifications, during a 20-week period. Study results underscore the need to sustain expanded telehealth use among health centers and to continue to address barriers to telehealth adoption, particularly in the South and rural geographies. CDC: Care Outcomes Among African Americans Diagnosed with HIV. In the February 19th Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) reports that rural Black persons received a higher percentage of late-stage diagnosis than those in urban and metropolitan areas during 2018. Linkage to care within one month of diagnosis was similar across geographic areas, but viral suppression within six months of diagnosis was highest in metropolitan areas. Indigenous Community Leadership in Response to COVID-19. The nonprofit Native Americans in Philanthropy analyzes philanthropic donations to response efforts led by, or partnered with, Indigenous people between March and October of 2020. AARP/RAND Corporation on Mobility for Older Adults. The RAND Corporation is a non-partisan, nonprofit organization that researches and analyzes public policy. In this collaboration with the AARP, researchers consider the challenges in rural areas as they examine how the use of automated vehicles and shared mobility options such as car-sharing and ride-hailing may benefit or harm older adults. Mapping Climate Risks by County and Community. The American Communities Project is a nonpartisan nonprofit that uses a range of data, from consumer surveys to polling, to categorize 15 types of counties across the U.S. This report assesses risk for extreme rainfall, drought, and heat stress in each county and describes the impact on public health. Share Your Thoughts and Opinions on Health – Respond by March 15. The Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) is seeking English-speaking people living in rural areas to participate in virtual discussions about health. The purpose of these discussions is to obtain consumer feedback on newly developed health materials. HRSA is open to speaking with individuals from diverse backgrounds. Sessions will be held in March and May via Zoom and will last approximately 90 minutes. All who participate will receive monetary token of appreciation. If you or someone you know may be interested, please have them contact Heidi.Palacios@SchlesingerGroup.com or call (972) 503-3100 x- 407. Feedback from rural populations will help HRSA create easy to understand health materials for everyone. COVID-19 Resources Federal Office of Rural Health Policy FAQs for COVID-19. A set of Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) from our grantees and stakeholders. COVID-19 FAQs and Funding for HRSA Programs. Find all funding and frequently asked questions for programs administered by the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA). CARES Act Provider Relief Fund Frequently Asked Questions. Includes information on terms and conditions, attestation, reporting and auditing requirements, general and targeted distributions, and how to report capital equipment purchases. CDC COVID-19 Updates. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) provides daily updates and guidance, including a section specific to rural health care, a Toolkit for Tribal Communities, and a vaccine locator by state. New: What to Expect After Getting a COVID-19 Vaccine. CMS Coronavirus Stakeholder Calls. The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) hosts recurring online sessions to provide updates, share best practices among peers, and offer attendees an opportunity to ask questions of CMS. HHS Coronavirus Data Hub. The U.S. Department of Health & Human Services (HHS) website includes estimated and reported hospital capacity by state, with numbers updated daily. COVID-19 Data from the U.S. Census Bureau. The site provides access to demographic and economic data, including state and local data on at-risk populations, poverty, health insurance coverage, and employment. ATTC Network COVID-19 Resources for Addictions Treatment. The Addiction Technology Transfer Center (ATTC) Network was established in 1993 by the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration. The online catalog of COVID-related resources includes regularly-updated guidance and trainings for professionals in the field. GHPC's Collection of Rural Health Strategies for COVID-19. The FORHP-supported Georgia Health Policy Center (GHPC) provides reports, guidance, and innovative strategies gleaned from their technical assistance and peer learning sessions with FORHP grantees. Confirmed COVID-19 Cases, Metropolitan and Nonmetropolitan Counties. The RUPRI Center for Rural Health Policy Analysis provides up-to-date data on rural and urban confirmed cases throughout the United States. An animated map shows the progression of cases beginning March 26, 2020 to the present. Rural Response to Coronavirus Disease 2019. The Rural Health Information Hub has a compendium of rural-specific activities and guidelines, including Rural Healthcare Surge Readiness, a tool with resources for responding to a local surge in cases. SAMHSA Training and Technical Assistance Related to COVID-19. The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) created this list of resources, tools, and trainings for behavioral health and recovery providers. Mobilizing Health Care Workforce via Telehealth. ProviderBridge.org was created by the Federation of State Medical Boards through the CARES Act and the FORHP-supported Licensure Portability Program. The site provides up-to-date information on emergency regulation and licensing by state as well as a provider portal to connect volunteer health care professionals to state agencies and health care entities. Online Resource for Licensure of Health Professionals. Created by the Association of State and Provincial Psychology Boards, the site provides up-to-date information on emergency regulation and licensing in each state for psychologists, occupational therapists, physical therapists assistants, and social workers. Funding and Opportunities DOL Pathway Home Employment/Training for Incarcerated Individuals – March 16. The U.S Department of Labor (DOL) will make 15 awards with total funding of $57.5 million to provide workforce services to incarcerated individuals prior to their release from state or local facilities. Eligible applicants include state and local governments, Tribal governments and organizations, public institutions of higher education, for-profit businesses, and business-related nonprofits. RWJF Leadership Development Programs – March 17. Eligibility and deadlines vary for each of the four leadership programs from the Robert Wood Johnson Program (RWJF) that immerse clinical, policy, and research professionals in development programs to improve health care at individual, community, and national levels. Department of Treasury Community Development Financial Institutions (CDFI) Program – March 22. The program provides affordable credit, capital, and financial services to banking institutions in low-income communities. Funds may be used to promote economic development, develop affordable housing, finance healthy food options, and build or improve facilities such as health clinics and wellness centers. Eligible applicants are CDFI organizations that are currently certified, or those that have the ability to become certified within three years of receiving a CDFI Technical Assistance grant. Read more about how CDFIs make a difference in rural communities in the Rural Monitor. DOJ Violence Against Women Grants to Indian Tribal Governments – April 7. The U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) will make 60 awards with total funding of $40 million to support tribal governments responding to domestic violence, dating violence, sexual assault, sex trafficking, and stalking in their communities. Eligible applicants include Indian Tribal governments, authorized designees of Indian Tribal governments, and Tribal consortia in the U.S. and territories. SAMHSA SBIRT Program for Substance Use Disorder – April 19. The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) will make ten awards with total funding of more than $10.7 million to implement Screening, Brief Intervention, and Referral to Treatment (SBIRT) services for underage drinking, opioid use, and other substance abuse. Eligible applicants are domestic public and private nonprofit entities, including Tribal governments and organizations. USDA Rural Health and Safety Education Grants – April 29. The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) will make up to 11 awards with total funding of $4 million for rural community-based outreach about health and nutrition. Eligible applicants are colleges and universities in the Land-Grant University System. NIH Research for End-of-Life and Palliative Care Health Literacy – May 7. The National Institutes of Health (NIH) will support research for strategies, interventions, and models of care to improve health literacy for caregivers and individuals with serious, advanced illness. This program is featured in the Division of Cancer Control and Population Sciences Selected List of Funding Opportunities Relevant to Rural Cancer Control. GPHC & RWJF: Rapid Cycle Research and Evaluation Grants for Cross-Sector Alignment – Ongoing. The Georgia Health Policy Center (GHPC) and the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation (RWJF) will provide grants for research projects that focus on effective ways to align healthcare, public health, and social services. Proposals will be considered on a rolling basis and should be achievable in nine months or less with up to $75,000 of support. Rural Health Research Research in this section is provided by the HRSA/FORHP-supported Rural Health Research Gateway. Sign up to receive alerts when new publications become available. Trends in Nursing Home Closures in Nonmetropolitan and Metropolitan Counties in the United States, 2008-2018. This paper from the RUPRI Center for Rural Health Policy Analysis documents trends over time and compares the characteristics of open and closed nursing homes in metropolitan and nonmetropolitan counties. It also identifies counties without any nursing homes and describes the population characteristics in these places. Opioid-Related Visits to Rural Emergency Departments. This study from the Maine Rural Health Research Center compared rural and urban opioid-related visits (ORVs) to the emergency departments and the outcomes of these visits. One finding was that rural ORVs were more likely than those in urban areas to be by patients 65 and older and to involve concurrent use of benzodiazepines. Policy Updates Visit the FORHP Policy page to see all recent updates and send questions to ruralpolicy@hrsa.gov. Comments Requested: Proposed Changes to the Census Bureau Definition of Urban – May 20. The Bureau of the Census seeks public input on their proposals to change the criteria for defining urban areas based on the results of the 2020 Decennial Census. There are several significant changes for consideration, including defining urban areas based on housing unit density instead of population density and increasing the minimum population required to form the core of an urban area from 2,500, which was established over a century ago, to 10,000. The definition of 'rural', areas that are not urban, is not proposed to change. Learning Events and Technical Assistance RCORP-Psychostimulant Support Applicant TA Webinar - Thursday, February 25 at 12:30 pm ET. HRSA program staff will host a technical assistance webinar for applicants of the RCORP-Psychostimulant Support program. Complete webinar details are available on page ii of the Notice of Funding Opportunity. RUPRI: Role of Arts/Cultural Capital in Rural Innovation – February 23 & 25. This virtual conference held by the Rural Policy Research Institute (RUPRI) aims to set a research agenda around the role of arts and cultural capital in rural innovation and community well-being. The event is free and open to the public, but registration is required for the two-day event taking place from 12:30 – 5:30 pm ET on Tuesday, February 23rd and Thursday, February 25th. AgriSafe: Talking to Farmers About Their Pain – Thursday, February 25 at 1:00 pm ET. The AgriSafe Network hosts experts in an hour-long webinar about acute and chronic pain experienced by agricultural workers. Public Health Conversations: Epidemiology and Race – Thursday, February 25 at 4:30 pm. The Boston University School of Public Health will hold the first of three webinars to examine how racial health disparities are studied in epidemiology. Parts 2 and 3 of the series will take place on Friday, February 26 at 10:00 am ET and at 12:30 pm ET. Each session will last 90 minutes. Federal COVID-19 Health Equity Task Force Meeting – Friday, February 26 at 3:00 pm ET. The U.S. Department of Health & Human Services (HHS) will hold the first meeting of this group formed by Executive Order to provide recommendations on pandemic response in underserved communities. The public is invited to attend the two-hour meeting and must register by 5:00 pm ET, Wednesday, February 24. National Shortage Designation 2.0: Update Preview Auto-HPSA Portal Training – Thursday, March 4 at 2:00 pm ET. HRSA is updating all automatically designated Health Professional Shortage Areas (Auto-HPSA) scores as part of the Shortage Designation Modernization Project (SDMP), also called the 2021 National Shortage Designation 2.0, tentatively planned for summer of 2021. If you are unable to attend this training opportunity, a second session will take place on Tuesday, March 9 at 2:00 pm ET. NIH Obesity and Cancer Webinar Series – Thursdays at 3:00 pm ET, March 4-25. The National Cancer Institute at the National Institutes of Health (NIH) will hold a series of four webinars to examine the connection between cancer, obesity, and disparities within racially-ethnically diverse populations. MATRC: Answering Questions About Telehealth and Telemental Health – Friday, March 5 at 12:00 pm ET. The Mid-Atlantic Telehealth Resource Center (MATRC) holds a live, one-hour event to answer questions about the basics. The MATRC is one of 14 FORHP-Supported Telehealth Resource Centers. Registration is now open for the MATRC Virtual Summit 2021 – March 28-31. Resource of the Week Indian Health Service Child and Sexual Abuse Hotline. The toll-free telephone line is staffed by individuals trained to receive, document, and respond to or relay child abuse reports to law enforcement in a timely manner. A message may be left by the caller during overnight and weekend hours. Approaching Deadlines HRSA Loan Programs for Health Professions Schools – February 25 HRSA Nurse Corps Loan Repayment Program – February 25 NIH Approaches to Decrease Stigma of Substance Use Disorders – February 26 NOSORH Grant Writing Institute – February 26 IHS Health Professions Scholarship Program – February 28 DOJ Culturally-Specific Services for Sexual Assault Victims – March 1 DOJ Housing Assistance Grants for Victims of Human Trafficking – March 1 SAMHSA Certified Community Behavioral Health Clinic Expansion Grants – March 1 DOJ Mentoring for Youth Affected by the Opioid Crisis – March 2 DOJ Tribal Sexual Assault Services Program – March 4 ARC Workforce/Economic Revitalization in Appalachia (Power Initiative) – Letters of Intent March 5 NIH Health Disparities Research Institute – March 8 DOJ Grants for Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault Against Children – March 9 CDC Grants for New Investigators Researching Violence Impacting Children – March 10 DOJ Rural Program for Violence Against Women – March 12 HRSA Rural Communities Opioid Response Program (RCORP) -Implementation – March 12 NEA Citizens' Institute on Rural Design – March 12 Comments Requested: HHS Center for Indigenous Innovation and Health Equity – March 14 HRSA P4 Challenge: Primary Care to Improve Child Health – March 15 NIH: Social/Behavioral Research for Cancer Intervention in Rural Populations – March 15 CMS Community Health Access and Rural Transformation Model (CHART) – Extended to March 16 (from February 16) DOL Pathway Home Employment/Training for Incarcerated Individuals – March 16 NIH Research on Biopsychosocial Factors of Connectedness/Isolation – March 17 RWJF Leadership Development Programs – March 17 SAMHSA Rural Emergency Medical Services Training – Extended to March 18 (from February 16) USDA Higher Education Challenge Grants – March 18 Comments Requested: Proposed Changes to OMB Metropolitan Statistical Area (MSA) Delineations – March 19 CDC Research Grants to Prevent Violence/ACEs – March 22 Department of Treasury Community Development Financial Institutions (CDFI) Program – March 22 USDA Rural Community Development Initiative – March 22 DOJ Special Domestic Violence Criminal Jurisdiction for Tribal Governments – March 26 DOJ Grants for Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault – March 29 DOJ Services for Victims of Human Trafficking – Extended to March 30 (from March 2) AACOM Osteopathic Health Policy Fellowship for Professionals – March 31 AMA Physicians of Tomorrow Scholarship Program – March 31 PCORI Advisory Panel Nominations – March 31 PCORI Capacity Building for Patient-Centered Research – Letters of Intent April 1 PCORI Stakeholder Convening Support – Letters of Intent April 1 USAC Rural Healthcare Connect Fund – April 1 Application for CMS Innovation Center Geographic Direct Contracting Model – April 2 HRSA Evidence-Based Telehealth Grant Program – April 2 CDC Rigorous Evaluation of Policies that Prevent Violence – April 5 DOJ Violence Against Women Grants to Indian Tribal Governments – April 7 DOJ Strategies to Support Children Exposed to Violence – Extended to April 5 (from March 8) HRSA Behavioral Workforce Education and Training Program for Paraprofessionals – April 12 HRSA Grants for RCORP - Psychostimulant Support – April 12 DOJ Research and Evaluation on Violence Against Women – Extended to April 13 (from March 16) SAMHSA SBIRT Program for Substance Use Disorder – April 19 DOJ Tribal-Researcher Capacity Building Grants – April 26 USDA Rural Health and Safety Education Grants – April 29 NIH Research for End-of-Life and Palliative Care Health Literacy – May 7 Special Enrollment Period for Health Coverage – May 15 Comments Requested: Proposed Changes to the Census Bureau Definition of Urban – May 20 Ongoing Opportunities Extended Public Comment Period for FCC's COVID-19 Telehealth Program AHRQ Research to Improve Patient Transitions through HIT – December 2022 American Indian Public Health Resource Center Technical Assistance ASA Rural Access to Anesthesia Care Scholarship CDC Direct Assistance to State, Tribal, Local, and Territorial Health Agencies CDC Training Pediatric Medical Providers to Recognize ACEs Delta Region Community Health Systems Development Program Department of Commerce: Economic Development Assistance Programs Department of Labor Dislocated Worker Grants Department of Labor Stand Down Grants for Veterans Services – through December 2021 DRA Technical Assistance for Delta Region Community Health Systems Development EPA Drinking Water State Revolving Fund FCC COVID-19 Telehealth Program – Public Comments Requested GPHC & RWJF: Rapid Cycle Research and Evaluation Grants for Cross-Sector Alignment Housing Assistance Council: Housing Loans for Low-Income Rural Communities HUD Hospital Mortgage Insurance Program IHS Tribal Forensic Healthcare Training IHS/DOD Medical Supplies and Equipment for Tribes (Project TRANSAM) NARHC Certified Rural Health Clinic Professional Course NIH Practice-Based Research for Mental Health Interventions in Pediatric Primary Care Settings – July 1, 2021 (Letters of Intent June 1) NIH Research to Improve Health Care Quality and Outcomes Through HIT – July 17, 2021 NIH Research for AI/AN End-of-Life Care – January 8, 2022 NIH Dissemination and Implementation Research in Health – May 2022 NIH Research – Alcohol and Other Substance Use – Various Dates Through August 2022 NIH Research on Minority Health/Health Disparities – September 8, 2022 NIH Research on Palliative Care in Home/Community Settings – September 8, 2022 NIH Intervention Research to Improve Native American Health – Various Dates Until September 2023 Nominations for Federal Advisory Commission on HIV, Viral Hepatitis, and Sexually Transmitted Diseases Nominations for National Advisory Committee on Migrant Health Opportunity Zones for Economic Development Primary Care Development Corporation Community Investment Loans Rural Graduate Medical Education Planning and Development RWJF Investigator-Initiated Research to Build a Culture of Health RWJF Pioneering Ideas Brief Proposals SBA Guaranteed Loans for Small Business Southeast Rural Community Assistance Loans Tribal Grant Writing Training USDA Community Facilities Program USDA Community Food Projects Technical Assistance USDA Drinking Water and Waste Disposal for Rural and Native Alaskan Villages USDA Economic Impact Initiative Grants USDA Emergency Community Water Assistance Grants USDA Guaranteed Loans for Rural Rental Housing – through 2021 USDA Intermediary Relending Program USDA Rural Business Development Grants USDA Rural Business Investment Program USDA Rural Energy Savings Program USDA Summer Food Program USDA Technical Assistance for Healthy Food Financing Initiative USDA Telecommunications Infrastructure Loans USDA Funding for Rural Water and Waste Disposal Projects USDOT Rural Opportunities to Use Transportation for Economic Success (R.O.U.T.E.S) | 
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