March 18, 2021 What's New New CDC Funding for COVID-19 Targets Underserved Communities. Yesterday, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) announced a non-competitive grant program, "National Initiative to Address COVID-19 Health Disparities Among Populations at High-Risk and Underserved, Including Racial and Ethnic Minority Populations and Rural Communities." The program provides funding to improve testing capabilities and other COVID-19 response purposes. Grants will go to state, local, US territorial and freely associated state health departments. Information Requested: NIH Improving the Mental Health of Rural People – April 15. The National Institutes of Health (NIH) seeks input on how the National Institute of Mental Health might learn about and remedy research gaps in knowledge to address mental health disparities in rural people and communities. Learn More About Changes to the Federal Definitions of Rural. This recording of a webinar hosted by the National Organization of State Offices of Rural Health explores the recent changes to the rural definition that FORHP uses to determine eligibility for grants. The recording also includes discussion of proposed changes to designations set by the Census Bureau and by the Office of Management and Budget (e.g., Metropolitan Statistical Areas and Urbanized Areas) and how those relate to FORHP's definition. The deadline to submit a comment about these changes is Friday, March 19 (tomorrow). COVID-19 Resources from the Federal Transit Administration (FTA). The agency that assists local transit authorities includes several rural examples in its list of initiatives across the country to get residents to vaccination sites. FTA's National Center for Mobility Management also has a webinar series specific to pandemic efforts (see Events section below) and other resources for planning transit. CRS Report on the Digital Divide in the U.S. The Congressional Research Service (CRS) provides objective policy and legal analysis to committees and members of the U.S. House and Senate. This report describes the availability of broadband internet by state and across urban, rural, and tribal areas. 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 COVID-19-related 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. CMS Coronavirus Partner Resources. The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) provide information for providers, health plans, state Medicaid programs, and Children's Health Insurance Programs and host recurring online sessions to provide updates. New: CMS COVID-19 Vaccine Policies and Guidance and Updated Guidance for Visiting Nursing Homes. 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. New: COVID-19 Rollout in Rural Communities: Challenges, Innovations, and Unmet Needs. 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 DOJ Second Chance Act Community-Based Reentry Program – April 13. The U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) will make nine awards of $750,000 each to rural areas for services that help incarcerated individuals transition back into the community. Eligible applicants include Native American tribal governments and nonprofits with a 501(c)(3) status. DOL Young Adult Reentry Partnership – April 26. The U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) will make six awards of up to $4.5 million each to provide education and training for young adults involved in the criminal justice system and/or who left high school before graduation. Eligible applicants include community colleges and employers, unions, or other organizations that have partnering organizations in at least three communities NIH Firearm Injury/Mortality Prevention Research – April 30. The National Institutes of Health (NIH) will make grants for research on the underlying causes and evidence-based methods of prevention of firearm injury, including crime prevention. NIH Small Business Innovations for Improving Minority Health – May 3. The National Institutes of Health (NIH) will support small business concerns conducting research to develop a product, tool, technology, process, or service for commercialization with the aim of eliminating disparities in socioeconomically disadvantaged populations, underserved rural populations, and sexual and gender minority populations or improving health in racial/ethnic minority populations. Enhancement Grants for Native American Library Services – May 11. The Institute of Museum and Library Services will make 20 awards of up to $150,000 each to improve digital services, educational programs, and to preserve and revitalize Native American culture and language. Eligible applicants are Federally recognized Tribes. USDA Summer Food Service Program – June 15. The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has an ongoing application window for its program that provides meals to children during long school vacations. To become a site for the summer of 2021, organizations with capable staff, managerial skills, and food service capabilities must apply through their state agency by June 15th. 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. The Distribution of the General Surgery Workforce in Rural and Urban America in 2019. This paper from the WWAMI Rural Health Research Center explores regional, rural-urban, and intra-rural differences in the general surgeon workforce. The Effect of Medicare Payment Standardization Methods on the Perceived Cost of Post-Acute Swing Bed Care in Critical Access Hospitals. Researchers at the North Carolina Rural Health Research and Policy Analysis Center describe the effects of current Medicare payment standardization methods on the perceived cost of Critical Access Hospital swing bed care as it relates to the Medicare Spending per Beneficiary measure. Policy Updates Visit the FORHP Policy page to see all recent updates and send questions to ruralpolicy@hrsa.gov. No policy updates this week. Learning Events and Technical Assistance SAMHSA National Advisory for Mental Health Services – Thursday, March 18 at 1:00 pm ET. The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) will hold a 3.5 hour meeting for this National Advisory Council. Members of the public are invited to attend but registration is required. Tribal Consultation on COVID Relief Fund Distribution – Thursday, March 18 at 1:00 pm ET. In a one-hour conference, the National Indian Health Board will host officials from the U.S. Department of Treasury to discuss allocations reserved for Tribal governments 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 19 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. National Drug and Alcohol Facts Week – March 22-28. This annual event from the National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA) is aimed at raising teenagers' awareness and knowledge of facts about drug and alcohol. NIDA provides an online guide for planning and promoting events, as well as free booklets and other resources for teens. Research from 2016 showed that roughly 10% of rural teens meet criteria for alcohol use disorder. Mobilizing Transit for COVID-19 Vaccinations – Wednesday, March 24 at 12:00 pm ET. In this 45-minute session, the National Center for Mobility Management will present examples from two states, North Carolina and Vermont, that have developed statewide strategies for vaccinations. HRSA Virtual Job Fair for Primary Care Clinicians and Sites – Wednesday, March 24 at 5:45 pm ET. The Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) will hold its next job fair to connect primary care trainees and practicing clinicians to approved health care sites in underserved areas. HRSA Region 1 Federal Panel Event – Thursday, March 25 at 12:00 pm ET. The Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) and the New England Rural Health Association will host a 90-minute panel discussion with representatives from HRSA, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, and the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration among other federal partners to discuss new priorities and initiatives for health care in the New England region. HRSA: Addressing the Unique Needs of Black Women with HIV – Thursday, March 25 at 1:00 pm ET. The Office of Women's Health (OWH) at the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) will hold a one-hour webinar to present data and findings from a HRSA HIV/AIDS Bureau Technical Expert Panel focused on improving prevention and treatment services for black women. Write to OWH for more information about this and other events in the Women's Health Leadership Series. CDC Foundation: Equitable Access to COVID-19 Vaccine – Thursday, March 25 at 1:00 pm ET. The CDC Foundation, an independent nonprofit created by Congress, will hold a one-hour webinar about their work with community-based organizations. Mental Health Equity in Rural & Reservations – Friday, March 26 at 1:00 pm ET. Challenges unique to rural and tribal communities such as provider recruitment, financial sustainability, and integration of culture will be described. Resource of the Week COVID-19 Rural Epidemiology. An infographic from the AgriSafe Network explains higher risk and greater impact in rural areas, as well as effect on farm workers. All Hands on Deck: The Pandemic Through Nurses' Eyes. This recording and transcript of a podcast from the Commonwealth Fund features experiences of nurses at rural hospitals and clinics discussing shortages of personal protective equipment, workforce challenges, and solutions to support nurses in the future. Approaching Deadlines SAMHSA Rural Emergency Medical Services Training – March 18 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 AHRQ Data Request: Improving Rural Health Through Telehealth-Guided Provider-to-Provider Communication – April 1 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 CMS 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 Strategies to Support Children Exposed to Violence – Extended to April 5 (from March 8) DOJ Violence Against Women Grants to Indian Tribal Governments – April 7 HRSA Behavioral Workforce Education and Training Program for Paraprofessionals – April 12 HRSA Grants for RCORP - Psychostimulant Support – April 12 CMS Community Health Access and Rural Transformation Model (CHART) – Letters of Intent (Optional) April 13 DOJ Second Chance Act Community-Based Reentry Program – April 13 DOJ Research and Evaluation on Violence Against Women – Extended to April 13 (from March 16) Information Requested: NIH Improving the Mental Health of Rural People – April 15 SAMHSA SBIRT Program for Substance Use Disorder – April 19 Advancing Health Literacy to Enhance Equitable Community Responses to COVID-19 – April 20 CDC Childhood Lead Poisoning Prevention and Surveillance – April 25 ACL Alzheimer's Disease Program Grants to States and Communities – April 26 DOJ Tribal-Researcher Capacity Building Grants – April 26 DOL Young Adult Reentry Partnership – April 26 SAMHSA: MAT for Prescription Drug and Opioid Addiction – April 27 USDA Rural Health and Safety Education Grants – April 29 Delta Region Innovative Readiness Training Medical Missions – Letters of Intent April 30 NIH Firearm Injury/Mortality Prevention Research – April 30 CDC Preventing Violence Affecting Young Lives – May 1 John Hopkins Center for American Indian Health Scholarship – May 1 CDC National Initiative to Address COVID-19 Health Disparities – May 3 NIH Small Business Innovations for Improving Minority Health – May 3 HUD Older Adults Home Modification Grants – May 4 NIH Research for End-of-Life and Palliative Care Health Literacy – May 7 EPA Environmental Justice Collaborative Problem-Solving – May 7 Treasury Department Emergency Capital Investment Program – May 7 CMS Community Health Access and Rural Transformation Model (CHART) – Extended to May 11 (from March 16) Enhancement Grants for Native American Library Services – May 11 Special Enrollment Period for Health Coverage – May 15 Comments Requested: Proposed Changes to the Census Bureau Definition of Urban – May 20 USDA Summer Food Service Program – June 15 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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