Click to edit this placeholder text. What's New HHS: Health Disparities by Race/Ethnicity During the Pandemic. The U.S. Department of Health & Human Services (HHS) released a report with existing data on rates for infection, hospitalization, death, and vaccination by race and ethnicity. The brief discusses the drivers of these disparities, and offers policy recommendations for achieving health equity. New: Coverage to Care Telehealth Resources. The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) released two new resources to support the use of telehealth. The first educates patients on what to expect during a telehealth visit, and the second supports providers in how to conduct a successful telehealth visit and how to keep up to date on Medicare and Medicaid telehealth payments. Social media graphics are also available. CDC: Urban-Rural Differences in Drug Overdose Death Rates, 1999-2019. A new brief from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) reports on a higher rate of overdose deaths due to heroin and cocaine in urban areas. In rural areas, however, overdose rates were higher for natural and semisynthetic opioids, synthetic opioids (excluding methadone), and psychostimulants with abuse potential. NIHB Legislative and Policy Agenda for Indian Health. The National Indian Health Board (NIHB) is a non-profit organization focusing on health care priorities for American Indian and Alaska Native Tribes. This annual report lists issue areas ranging from COVID-19 response to telehealth capacity to water and sanitation infrastructure. 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) provides information for providers, health plans, state Medicaid programs, and Children's Health Insurance Programs and hosts 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. 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 NIH Community COPD Awareness – Letters of Intent March 31. The National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute (NHLBI), part of the National Institutes of Health (NIH), seeks proposals from organizations around the country to increase community-level awareness and understanding of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). Each project will be awarded up to $50,000 for a one-year period of performance beginning in May 2021. NHLBI requests a non-binding letter of intent by 3:00 pm ET on Wednesday, March 31. Proposals are due on April 14. DOL Grants for State Apprenticeship Programs – April 26. The U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) will make 30 awards with total funding of $87.5 million for new or expanded Registered Apprenticeship Programs that train individuals aged 16 years and older. DOL intends to fund up to $40 million to states that will adopt diversity, equity, and inclusion efforts. Eligible applicants are U.S. states and territories. CMS Primary Care First Model Cohort 2 – April 30. The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) seeks applicants for a voluntary 5-year payment option that shifts payment from fee-for-service to one that focuses on outcomes for primary care beneficiaries. This is the second of two cohorts for primary care practices prepared to accept increased financial risk in exchange for potential rewards based on project performance. CDC National Initiative to Address COVID-19 Health Disparities – May 3. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) expects to make 108 awards with total funding of $2.25 billion to support populations in high-risk and underserved communities, including racial and ethnic minority groups and people living in rural communities. Eligible applicants are state, local, and special district governments. Nurse Corps Scholarship Program – May 6. The Nurse Corps Scholarship Program provides financial support to students enrolled in nursing degree programs in exchange for a commitment to serve in high-need areas across the country. This year, Nurse Corps has additional funding for qualified nursing students that includes tuition, fees, other reasonable educational costs, and a monthly living stipend. CDC Drug Free Communities – May 10. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) will make 100 awards of up to $125,000 each to support efforts to prevent and reduce substance abuse among youth. Eligible applicants are community coalitions that have not previously received a Drug Free Communities grant. EPA Technical Assistance for Wastewater Treatment – May 17. The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) will make up to four awards with total funding of $12 million to prevent, reduce, and eliminate pollution in rural wastewater treatment systems. Eligible applicants are public and private nonprofit organizations with experience providing on-site training and technical assistance to small publicly owned treatment works and decentralized wastewater treatment systems. CMS Minority Research Grant Program – June 11. The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) will make two awards of $250,000 each to minority-serving institutions of higher education. The funding is intended to support researchers focused on Social Determinants of Health and leverage their expertise to identify best practices for reducing health disparities. Policy Updates Visit the FORHP Policy page to see all recent updates and send questions to ruralpolicy@hrsa.gov. New Guidance on Rural Health Clinic (RHC) Payments. The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) issued new guidance on Medicare payment changes for independent and provider-based RHCs, effective April 1, 2021. Learning Events and Technical Assistance 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. 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 26 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. Register and attend the MATRC Virtual Summit 2021 – March 28-31. Mental Health Equity in Rural Communities & 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 in this hour-long session by the Mental Health Technology Transfer Network. NASHP: SUD Services During Pandemic and Beyond – Monday, March 29 at 11:00 am ET. The National Academy for State Health Policy (NASHP) will host state-level leaders from Medicaid agencies in Virginia and Illinois to share how they have integrated COVID-19 flexibilities, supported provider capacity, and enacted other policy shifts. CMS Advisory Panel on Outreach and Education – Wednesday, March 31 at 12:00 pm ET. This group of experts makes recommendations to the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services on ways to enhance the effectiveness of Medicare, Medicaid, the Children's Health Insurance Program (CHIP), and the Health Insurance Marketplace. The public is invited to attend the five-hour meeting, but must register first. GHPC Community Voices Panel: Shifting Power – Thursday, April 1 at 3:00 pm ET. The Georgia Health Policy Center (GHPC) holds a 90-minute session with leaders from three communities on shifting power to residents to tackle health-related priorities. HRSA/CDC Building COVID-19 Vaccine Trust for Patients – Wednesday, April 7 at 1:00 pm ET. In partnership with the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, HRSA's Bureau of Health Workforce invites clinicians, grantees, students and the public at large to the Clinical Leaders Forum webinar: Building COVID-19 Vaccine Trust for Community Health Center Patients. Resource of the Week AHRQ Toolkit for Managing Sepsis Care. The Agency for Healthcare Research Quality (AHRQ) created this resource specifically for rural clinicians. The toolkit includes case scenarios, templates, and checklists to improve the quality and safety of managing sepsis, a potentially life-threatening infection. Approaching Deadlines 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 NIH Community COPD Awareness – Letters of Intent 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) NIH Community COPD Awareness – April 14 Information Requested: NIH Improving the Mental Health of Rural People – April 15 SAMHSA SBIRT Program for Substance Use Disorder – April 19 HHS Advancing Health Literacy to Enhance Equitable Community Responses to COVID-19 – April 20 CDC Childhood Lead Poisoning Prevention and Surveillance – April 25 DOJ Tribal-Researcher Capacity Building Grants – April 26 DOL Grants for State Apprenticeship Programs – 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 CMS Primary Care First Model Cohort 2 – April 30 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 Nurse Corps Scholarship Program – May 6 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 ACL Alzheimer's Disease Program Grants to States and Communities – Extended to May 10 (from April 26) CDC Drug Free Communities – May 10 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 EPA Technical Assistance for Wastewater Treatment – May 17 Comments Requested: Proposed Changes to the Census Bureau Definition of Urban – May 20 CMS Minority Research Grant Program – June 11 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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