May 6, 2021 What's New HRSA Expanding Community-Based Workforce for COVID-19 Vaccine Outreach – Applications Due May 18. As part of the large federal investment in local-level response to the coronavirus pandemic, the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) will make approximately 10 awards with total funding of $125 million. The funding will support outreach, education and assistance related to the COVID-19 vaccine and go to public and/or private nonprofit organizations with demonstrated experience in public health programs across a broad geographic area. Applicants are expected to have partnerships with health and social service organizations that can directly hire community outreach workers from vulnerable, medically-underserved communities. This is the first of two funding opportunities for community-based vaccine outreach. The second funding opportunity will be released in mid-May and will focus on smaller community-based organizations. FCC Emergency Broadband Benefit Program – Applications Open on May 12. The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) created this temporary program to help eligible individuals and households afford internet service during the pandemic. Eligible households can enroll through an approved broadband service provider or by visiting GetEmergencyBroadband.org. The program will end when the fund runs out of money, or six months after the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services declares an end to the COVID-19 health emergency, whichever is sooner. HRSA Celebrates National Nurses Week, May 6-12. National Nurse Week is here and HRSA is celebrating the significant contributions of our country's nurses. Did you know? Certified nurse midwives supported by the National Health Service Corps (NHSC) provide obstetric care in rural communities and other areas where access to such prenatal and postnatal care can be severely limited? With $800 million in additional funding through the American Rescue Plan, the NHSC is providing more support than ever before to certified nurse midwives, nurse practitioners, and other disciplines working in underserved communities. Join us in recognizing the hard work of the nurses by following along on Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, YouTube and Instagram. FDA Approves Higher Dosage of Naloxone to Treat Opioid Overdose. Last week, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved a higher dose nasal spray that deliver 8 milligrams (mg) of naloxone into the nasal cavity. The FDA had previously approved 2 mg and 4 mg nasal sprays. COVID-19 Resources New: NIH Community Engagement Alliance Against COVID-19 Disparities. The National Institutes of Health (NIH) created a collection of online resources with information for communities hit hardest by the pandemic, such as African Americans, Hispanics/Latinos, and American Indian/Alaska Natives. We Can Do This: COVID-19 Public Education Campaign. The U.S. Department of Health & Human Services announced a national effort to help community partners promote COVID-19 vaccine confidence. The campaign includes educational materials targeted to specific audiences and seeks volunteers for the COVID-19 Community Corps. New: Recently added toolkits provide outreach materials for tribal communities and essential workers in agriculture. Volunteer to Administer COVID-19 Vaccines. The U.S. Department of Health & Human Services has expanded its definition of persons authorized to give the vaccine. These include, among others, current and retired traditional and non-traditional health care professionals, and students in health care programs. New: Facts About COVID Care for the Uninsured. The U.S. Department of Health & Human Services (HHS) helps uninsured individuals find no-cost COVID-19 testing, treatment and vaccines. The HRSA Uninsured Program provides claims reimbursement to health care providers generally at Medicare rates for testing, treating, and administering vaccines to uninsured individuals, including undocumented immigrants. There are at-a-glance fact sheets for providers and for patients in English and Spanish. 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 vaccine locator by state, and COVID-19 Vaccination Trainings for new and experienced providers. 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 holds regular stakeholder calls to provide updates. 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 Park and Recreation Mentorship Grants for Rural Youth Impacted by Opioids – May 15. The National Recreation and Park Association will make 10 awards of $62,500 each for evidence-based mentoring programs designed to reduce opioid misuse among rural youth in Appalachia and New England. ACL No Wrong Door Community Infrastructure Grants – June 1. The Administration for Community Living (ACL) will make 10 awards of up to $350,000 each for the development of Network Lead Entities that key access functions within a community such as coordination of information and referral, screening, care coordination, care transitions, eligibility and enrollment, and person centered planning. Eligible applicants are public and nonprofit community-based organizations that can coordinate health and social services across a local or regional network. DOJ Expanding Sexual Assault Nurse Examiner Services – June 15. The U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) will make 11 awards of up to $1.6 million each to establish or expand sexual assault examination programs using a community-based approach, such as through a campus community, nonprofit, community-based, and/or tribe-affiliated victim services provider. Eligible applicants include public and nonprofit organizations, public and private institutions of higher education, and Native American tribal organizations. DOJ Enhanced Collaborative Model to Combat Human Trafficking – June 15. The U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) will make 30 awards of up to $750,000 each for a multidisciplinary approach to human trafficking. Two separate, but coordinated applications are required: one from an eligible law enforcement agency, and one from an eligible victim service organization. NIH Practice-Based Research for Mental Health Interventions in Pediatric Primary Care Settings – July 1 (Letters of Intent June 1). The National Institutes of Health (NIH) will support research that tests scalable and sustainable prevention interventions which may impact mental health outcomes, including suicide behaviors and serious mental illness. A letter of intent submitted by June 1 is not required, but helps staff plan for review of applications. 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. Demographics and Disability Status of Adults Living Alone in Rural Areas. This brief from the University of Minnesota Rural Health Research Center examines how the types of people who live alone differ between urban and rural areas, focusing on differences in age and disability status. Policy Updates Visit the FORHP Policy page to see all recent updates and send questions to ruralpolicy@hrsa.gov. Notice of Benefit and Payment Parameters for 2022 Part 2 Finalized. Last week, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) released Part 2 of the final rule that updates the requirements for benefits and payments for issuers offering individual market Qualified Health Plans on the Federal Health Insurance Exchange in 2022. This second phase of the rule includes changes to special enrollment periods and income verification by Exchanges. Changes to the Medicare Comprehensive Care for Joint Replacement (CCJR) Model. The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services is extending the CCJR model, which bundles payment to hospitals for hip and knee replacement surgery, for an additional three years. This extension applies only to hospitals in areas required to participate. For hospitals that are low-volume and those in rural areas who participated voluntarily, the model will end on September 31, 2021. Learning Events and Technical Assistance HRSA Community Member Listening Session for Midwest Region – Thursday, May 6 at 1:00 pm ET. This session for Midwest Regions 5 & 7 will focus on HIV prevention and care programs for the Ending the HIV Epidemic Initiative. Presidential Task Force on Missing/Murdered AI/AN – Friday, May 7 at 1:30 pm ET. The 3.5 hour listening session and roundtable discussion will hear comments from grassroots Tribal organizations in the first half, and allow for questions that anyone on the call may address during the second half. Webinar Series: Medicaid Telehealth Policy – Friday, May 7 at 2:00 pm ET. The Center for Connected Health Policy (CCHP) hosts this series targeted at Medicaid agencies. This series is designed to tackle pressing telehealth policy challenges faced by Medicaid programs and offer medical directors, administrators, and program staff a chance to share lessons learned. Webinars will take place every Friday over a four-week period during Winter, Spring, and Fall 2021 from 2:00 - 3:30pm ET. HHS Addressing Racism Against Asian Americans – Saturday, May 8 at 2:00 pm ET. Over 90 minutes, the HHS Office of Minority Health, the National Park Service, and the White House Initiative on Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders will discuss current federal efforts addressing racism and health inequities. Report: the Future of Nursing – Tuesday, May 11 at 3:00 pm ET. The National Academy of Medicine will discuss findings and recommendations from its report to be released earlier that day. The study explores how nurses can work over the next decade to reduce health disparities, use technology, and lower the cost of care. HRSA's Women's Health Twitter Chat – Wednesday, May 12 at 1:00 pm ET. The Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) is hosting an hour-long Twitter chat using the hashtag #HRSAWomensChat during Women's Health Week to share best practices, and lead change to promote healthy women and healthy communities. To participate and to receive a partner packet, email OCsocialmedia@hrsa.gov. HRSA and National Women's Health Week: Heart Healthy Women – Wednesday, May 12 at 3:00 pm ET. HRSA's Office of Women's Health will hold a one-hour session with research-based insights into women's unique cardiovascular health needs, Federal data and resources on women's heart health, and successful strategies from community health centers. ONDCP Workshop for SUD: Rural Faith-Based Leaders – Thursday, May 13 at 1:00 pm ET. The Office of National Drug Control Policy (ONDCP) will hold a second session (90 minutes) in its series for faith leaders in rural areas. The workshops are meant to increase understanding of substance use disorder (SUD) and provide guidance on connecting faith to prevention, treatment, and recovery. If you would like to attend, please RSVP to Betty-Ann Bryce, Special Advisor for Rural Affairs at MBX.ONDCP.RuralAffairs@ondcp.eop.gov with your name, title, organization, state/county, and contact information/email address. The Rural Health Information Hub has a recording of the first workshop for faith leaders in its Community Toolbox for SUD. HRSA Telehealth Series: Learn About Licensure Compacts – Monday, May 17 at 12:30 pm ET. Experts from the National Center for Interstate Compacts will discuss agreements for doctors, nurses, psychologists and other clinicians to see patients across state lines via telehealth. AgriSafe: Zoonotic Disease and Pregnancy – Wednesday, May 19 at 1:00 pm ET. The AgriSafe Network will hold a one-hour session to explain the risk that diseases transmitted between farm animals and humans pose to pregnant women. Resource of the Week Improving Rural Health Outcomes: Stories from the Field. This 11-minute video highlights four FORHP-funded community based grant recipients from across the country. Each vignette describes the impact of FORHP grant funding in a rural area and outlines how the project staff were able to bring critical health care services to their community. NIH Cancer Map Stories: Rural-Urban Disparities. The National Cancer Institute at the National Institutes of Health (NIH) depicts the causes and characteristics of rural-urban disparities in a series of maps and graphics, along with support for recommendations for greater funding for rural cancer control made by the National Advisory Committee on Rural Health and Human Services. Approaching Deadlines NHSC Scholarship Program – May 6 Nurse Corps Scholarship Program – May 6 Comments Requested: Rural Telehealth and Healthcare System Readiness for Disaster – May 7 NIH Research for End-of-Life and Palliative Care Health Literacy – 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) 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 CDC Childhood Lead Poisoning Prevention and Surveillance – extended to May 14 (from April 25) Park and Recreation Mentorship Grants for Rural Youth Impacted by Opioids – May 15 ARC Investments Supporting Partnerships/Recovery Ecosystems – Letters of Intent May 17 CDC Drug Free Communities – extended to May 17 (from May 10) Cross-Jurisdictional Sharing in Public Health: Small Grants Program – May 17 EPA Technical Assistance for Wastewater Treatment – May 17 SAMHSA Overdose Treatment for Use by First Responders – May 17 Expanding Community-Based Workforce for COVID-19 Vaccine Outreach – May 18 Comments Requested: Proposed Changes to the Census Bureau Definition of Urban – May 20 CMS Primary Care First Model Cohort 2 – extended to May 21 (from April 30) CDC Community Health Workers for COVID Response – May 24 New Sites for National Health Service Corps (NHSC) – May 25 Native American Agriculture Fund Grants for Youth – May 25 DOJ Training/Technical Assistance Providers for Violence Against Women – May 27 NHSC Loan Repayment Program – extended to May 27 (from May 6) NHSC Rural Community Loan Repayment Program – extended to May 27 (from May 6) NHSC Substance Use Disorder Workforce Loan Repayment Program – extended to May 27 (from May 6) DOL Mine Health and Safety Grants – May 28 NIH Research at Minority Serving Institutions to Address Disparities – May 28 ACL No Wrong Door Community Infrastructure Grants – June 1 Environmental Justice Collaborative Problem-Solving Cooperative Agreement Program – extended to June 1 (from May 7) EPA Environmental Justice Small Grants Program – June 1 Native American Agriculture Fund Grants – June 1 HRSA Rural Maternity - Obstetrics Management Strategies Program (RMOMS) – June 4 USDA Grants for Distance Learning and Telemedicine – June 4 NIH Surgical Disparities Research – June 5 Delta Regional Authority States Economic Development Assistance Program – June 6 Comments Requested: Proposed Changes for Hospice Providers – June 7 Comments Requested: Proposed Changes for Inpatient Psychiatric Facilities – June 7 Comments Requested: Proposed Changes for Inpatient Rehabilitation Facilities – June 7 Comments Requested: Proposed Changes for Skilled Nursing Facilities – June 7 RWJF Systems and Services Research to Build a Culture of Health – June 9 CMS Minority Research Grant Program – June 11 DOJ Enhanced Collaborative Model to Combat Human Trafficking – June 15 DOJ Expanding Sexual Assault Nurse Examiner Services – June 15 USDA Summer Food Service Program – June 15 HRSA Early Intervention Services for HIV/AIDS – June 21 NIH/IHS Native American Research Centers for Health – June 24 Comments Requested: Proposed Changes to Medicare Payments to Hospitals – June 28 NIH Practice-Based Research for Mental Health Interventions in Pediatric Primary Care Settings – July 1 Special Enrollment Period for Health Coverage – Extended to August 15 (from May 15) Ongoing Opportunities Extended Public Comment Period for FCC's COVID-19 Telehealth Program FCC Emergency Broadband for Individuals and Households FEMA COVID-19 Funeral Assistance AgriSafe Nurse Scholar Program – March 2022 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 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 Project Talk Initiative Host Site Applications 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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