June 2, 2022 What's New TODAY at 2:00 pm ET: White House and HRSA on Test-to-Treat for COVID-19. HRSA invites you to join a webinar to share the White House's call to action around Test-to-Treat as a strategy to mitigate the impact of COVID-19. The webinar will feature HRSA Administrator Carole Johnson and White House COVID-19 Coordinator Dr. Ashish Jha as well as a moderated panel exploring safety-net provider perspectives. If you prefer to join by phone: 833-568-8864; Webinar ID: 161 896 3980. Clarifying Information: HRSA Community Health Worker Training Program. HRSA's Bureau of Health Workforce (BHW) issued new information for applicants to this funding opportunity. Through the Community Health Worker Training Program, HRSA will provide funding to health professions schools, Federally Qualified Health Centers, and community-based organizations to train 13,000 community health workers for underserved communities. See BHW's website for more help with applications due on June 14. Rural America Placemaking Toolkit. A collaborative community process to define a town by what it offers the people who live there is the short way to describe the work of placemaking. This digital toolkit from the U.S. Department of Agriculture and the University of Kentucky's Community and Economic Development Initiative includes examples of rural placemaking projects along with technical assistance providers, funders, and guides to resources. 2020 Census: Growing Racial Diversity in Rural America. The most recent Census count revealed that, between 2010 and 2020, rural population declined to just 14 percent of the U.S. total, the smallest percentage of the population to reside in rural areas in U.S. history. At the same time, racial diversity increased with Hispanics representing 9 percent of the rural population, followed by non-Hispanic Black people, representing 7.7 percent. Nearly one-third of all rural children (32.5 percent) come from racial or ethnic minority populations, compared to 28.1 percent in 2010. More about these changes can be found in the report from the University of New Hampshire Carsey School of Public Policy. New HHS Office of Environmental Justice (OEJ) – Comment by June 18. On Tuesday, the U.S. Department of Health & Human Services (HHS) announced a new office created to address environmental injustices and health inequities for people of color and disadvantaged, vulnerable, low-income, marginalized, and indigenous populations. The OEJ is seeking public comment on a draft outline for strategy and implementation. Sign the Health Care Sector Climate Pledge by Friday, June 3. The initiative, launched in April, asks hospitals, health systems, and other industry stakeholders to make efforts to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and increase their communities' climate resilience. The pledge is one part of a larger HHS effort to consider the impact that climate change has on the entire country and take steps toward sustainability. A recent article in The Appalachian Voice describes the impact of climate change in rural mountain communities. Watch a video that explains what the health care sector can do and sign the pledge by Friday, June 3. HRSA News Round-Up for May. Last week, HRSA and leaders across the U.S. Department of Health & Human Services issued a joint letter to states, tribes, and jurisdictions encouraging them to maximize their efforts to strengthen children's mental health and well-being. Earlier in the month, our Maternal and Child Health Bureau launched a new, toll-free hotline for expecting and new moms experiencing mental health challenges. The Office for the Advancement of Telehealth convened its first National Telehealth Conference. See all News & Announcements on HRSA.gov Ongoing: HRSA Payment Program for RHC Buprenorphine-Trained Providers. In June 2021, HRSA launched an effort to improve access to substance use disorder treatment by paying for providers who are waivered to prescribe buprenorphine, a medication used to treat opioid use disorder. Rural Health Clinics (RHCs) still have the opportunity to apply for a $3,000 payment on behalf of each provider who trained to obtain the waiver necessary to prescribe buprenorphine after January 1, 2019. Approximately $1.2 million in program funding remains available for RHCs and will be paid on a first-come, first-served basis until funds are exhausted. Send questions to DATA2000WaiverPayments@hrsa.gov. There is ongoing availability of a free online course for waiver eligibility training from the American Osteopathic Academy of Addiction Medicine and the Providers Clinical Support System. COVID-19 Resources New: Updated Guidance on COVID-19 Booster Shots. On May 19, the Centers for Disease Control & Prevention (CDC) recommended a booster shot of the Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine for children ages 5-11 who completed their primary vaccination more than five months ago. The CDC also strengthened its recommendation that those 12 and older who are immunocompromised and those 50 and older should receive a second booster dose at least four months after their first. Visit COVID.gov to find nearby locations for masks, testing, vaccines, and treatment. Provider Relief Fund. HRSA supports health care providers facing solvency challenges that affect their ability to respond to emerging health crises in an equitable manner. One Stop Online for COVID Prevention and Treatment in Every County. Visitors to the site can enter their county and map nearby locations for masks, respirators, vaccines, boosters, and all testing and treatment options. Spread the Word About Vaccine Boosters. The U.S. Department of Health & Human Services (HHS) provides resources – posters, flyers, videos, and talking points – to help promote the extra protection from COVID-19 boosters. HHS/DoD National Emergency Tele-Critical Care Network. A joint program of the U.S. Department of Health & Human Services (HHS) and the U.S. Department of Defense (DoD) is available at no cost to hospitals caring for COVID-19 patients. Teams of critical care clinicians - critical care physicians, nurses, respiratory therapists, and other specialized clinical experts – are available to deliver virtual care through telemedicine platforms, such as an app on a mobile device. Hear from participating clinicians, and email to learn more and sign up. 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 Grant 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 Occupational Therapists, Physical Therapists, Psychologists and Social Workers. The site provides up-to-date information on emergency regulation and licensing in each state. Rural Health Clinic Vaccine Distribution (RHCVD) Program. Under the program, Medicare-certified RHCs will receive direct COVID-19 vaccines in addition to their normal jurisdictions' weekly allocation. Contact RHCVaxDistribution@hrsa.gov for more information. Webinar recordings explaining RHC vaccine programs are available on the National Association of Rural Health Clinics website. Federal Office of Rural Health Policy Resources for COVID-19. A set of Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) from our grantees and stakeholders. Reaching Farm Communities for Vaccine Confidence. The AgriSafe Network is a nonprofit organization that provides information and training on injury and disease related to agriculture. Their health professionals and educators created a social media toolkit that aims to provide clear messages about COVID-19 vaccination for agriculture, forestry, and fishing workers. Funding and Opportunities HRSA Substance Use Disorder Treatment and Recovery Loan Repayment Program – July 7. HRSA's Bureau of Health Workforce (BHW) provides up to $250,000 to eligible health professionals in exchange for a six-year, full-time service commitment at an approved facility for substance use disorder treatment. ACF Community Economic Development Projects – July 11. The Administration for Children and Families (ACF) will invest $12.3 million in business development and employment opportunities in high-need areas. Priority points will be awarded to rural communities with high rates of poverty, unemployment, and/or substance abuse. Eligible applicants are private, non-profit Community Development Corporations with representation from each of the following: community residents, business leaders, and civic leaders. HHS Reducing Maternal Deaths Due to Substance Use Disorder – July 11. The U.S. Department of Health & Human Services (HHS) will make five awards of $300,000 per year for projects that improve outcomes and reduce deaths among perinatal and postpartum patients with substance use disorder. USDA Rural Housing Preservation Grants – July 11. The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) provides funds for grants or low-interest loan programs that allow low-income homeowners to rehabilitate houses and rental properties in rural areas. Organizations eligible to establish grant and loan programs with these funds are state and local governments, federally recognized tribes, and nonprofit corporations. USDA Delta Health Care Services Grant Program – July 12. The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) estimates 10 awards of up to $1 million each for unmet health needs in the Delta Region. Eligible applicants are consortia formed by healthcare professionals, institutions of higher education, research institutions, and other stakeholders in the following states: Alabama, Arkansas, Illinois, Kentucky, Louisiana, Mississippi, Missouri, and Tennessee. USDA Tribal Colleges Research Grants – July 13. The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) offers grants to tribal colleges and universities for research projects that focus on health, environment, and agricultural production needs of remote reservation communities. Eligible applicants are the 35 tribal colleges and universities designated under the Equity in Educational Land-Grant Status Act of 1994. SAMHSA Partnerships for Innovative Community Crisis Response – July 25. The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) will make 12 awards, each up to $750,000 per year for mobile crisis response teams in high-need communities. A high-need community is one where mobile crisis services are absent or inconsistent, where most mental health crises are responded to by first responders, and/or where first responders are not adequately trained or equipped to diffuse mental health crises. NTIA Enabling Middle Mile Broadband Infrastructure – September 30. The National Telecommunications and Information Administration (NTIA) will invest $980 million in the construction, improvement, and/or acquisition of middle mile infrastructure to reduce the cost of connecting underserved areas to the internet. Among the eligible applicants are technology companies, electric utilities, economic development organizations, as well as state, local, and tribal entities. VA Rapid Retraining Assistance Program – Ongoing. The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) has $386 million to support 17,250 participants. The program provides training towards an associate's degree or certificate leading to any of more than 200 jobs defined as in demand by the U.S. Department of Labor. Eligibility is restricted to veterans who are currently unemployed because of the COVID-19 pandemic and are not eligible for other VA education benefits. VA will stop accepting enrollments for training that begins on or after Dec. 11, or when either the $386 million funding limit is exhausted or the 17,250-participant limit is met, whichever comes first. 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. Community Characteristics and Financial and Operational Performance of Rural Health Clinics in the United States: A Chartbook. This chartbook from the Maine Rural Health Research Center provides an overview of Rural Health Clinic (RHC) characteristics and issues, and will be useful to policymakers and others interested in the performance of RHCs nationally. Policy Updates Visit the FORHP Policy page to see all recent updates and send questions to ruralpolicy@hrsa.gov. No updates this week. Learning Events and Technical Assistance White House Conference on Hunger, Nutrition, & Health: Regional Listening Sessions – Various Dates June 1 – 13. Virtual listening sessions will happen by region, allowing the public to share ideas and experiences with hunger-related disease. The feedback will inform a White House Conference on Hunger to be held in September. HRSA-NETRC: Enhancing Pediatric Behavioral Health – Tuesday, June 7 at 12:00 pm ET. HRSA Region 1 and the Northeast Telehealth Resource Center (NETRC) will focus on leading programs in the New England area for advancing mental health of pregnant and postpartum women. HIV Prevention and Treatment for People Who Use Drugs – Tuesday, June 7 at 2:00 pm ET. Continuing Medical Education credits are provided for those attending this hour-long webinar on challenges and best practices, including screening, testing, and pre- and post-exposure prophylaxis medications. Building Rural Recovery Ecosystems Summit – June 8-10. Registration is now open for the upcoming Summit that will take place over two days in Memphis, TN. The event will bring together rural recovery housing operators, owners, and other rural recovery champions to learn about the latest innovations and best practices that will expand the capacity and effectiveness of recovery housing in rural America. This event is supported by the Fletcher Group, one of three FORHP-funded RCORP-Rural Centers of Excellence on Substance Use Disorders. The UMMC Project ECHO for Dermatology – Wednesday, June 8 at 12:45 am ET. This hour-long session will take place on the second Wednesday of each month by video conference. Specialists in dermatology will share expertise to help remote providers expand treatment. Research has shown one in four primary care visits includes some type of skin complaint. Long COVID ECHO Webinar Series – Thursday, June 9 at 3:00 pm ET. The Health Centers of San Diego, the ECHO Institute, University of Washington, and University of Colorado have collaborated to provide CDC-funded monthly webinar-style ECHO learning sessions to rapidly disseminate findings and best practices related to patients experiencing ongoing health challenges after COVID-19 infection, a condition generally known as "Long COVID." This is a monthly webinar series with sessions currently scheduled from February through June. Project ECHO began as an effort to support the management of patients with the hepatitis C virus in rural New Mexico, and has since been adapted to a number of other health conditions and settings. Building a Village: Community Linkages for COVID-19 Vaccines and Beyond – Thursday, June 9 at 3:00 pm ET. Next month, FDA will consider issuing an Emergency Use Authorization for a COVID-19 vaccine for young children. Please join HRSA for a special town hall event to identify partnership opportunities and provide a more comprehensive system of services and care for childhood COVID-19 vaccines and beyond. The event will feature panelists from the CDC and HRSA's Maternal and Child Health Bureau, Bureau of Primary Health Care, and Health Systems Bureau. Resources of the Week Access to Rural Behavioral Health Through Medicaid. An interactive map from the National Academy for State Health Policy links to available contracts with Medicaid managed care organizations showing how each state determines an adequate network of providers and accessibility of services, including through telemedicine. 3RNET Annual Report. The National Rural Recruitment & Retention Network forms 3RNET, connecting professionals to health care jobs in rural and underserved areas. For the fiscal year that ended in September 2021, the non-profit reports it added 31,000 jobs for an economic impact of nearly $2 billion. Approaching Deadlines SAMHSA Building Communities of Recovery – June 3 Delta Regional Authority States Economic Development Assistance Program – June 5 CDC Expansion of Comprehensive Suicide Prevention Across the U.S. – June 6 USDA Higher Education Challenge Grants – June 6 New Sites for National Health Service Corps – extended to June 7 Apply to Provide Technical Assistance for Rural Health Workforce Training – June 8 Comment Requested: Updates to Medicare Policies and Rates for Skilled Nursing Facilities – June 10 HRSA Rural Behavioral Health Workforce Centers – Northern Border Region – June 10 DOJ Comprehensive Opioid, Stimulant, and Substance Abuse Site-Based Program – June 13 SAMHSA Strategic Prevention Framework for SUD/Partnerships for Success - June 13 HRSA Community Health Worker Training Program – June 14 SAMHSA Rural Opioid Technical Assistance Regional Centers – June 14 Comments Requested: CMS Proposes Medicare Inpatient Hospital Payment Rules – June 17 Comments Requested: CMS Proposes "Birthing-Friendly" Hospital Designation – June 17 CMS Requests Information on Issues of Health Equity – June 17 Department of Interior Indian Business Incubator Grants – June 17 HRSA Delta Region Rural Health Workforce Training Program – June 17 IHS Ending the HIV/HCV Epidemics in Indian Country – June 17 Comments Requested: New HHS Office of Environmental Justice – June 18 DOJ Second Chance Act Pay for Success Initiative – June 21 NIH Practice-Based Research for Primary Care Suicide Prevention – June 21 ACF Demonstration Grants for Human Trafficking in Native Communities – June 25 Comments Requested: CMS Proposes Updates to Medicare Enrollment and Eligibility Rules – June 27 DOI Native American Business Development Institute – June 27 DOJ Alaska Native Youth Training and Technical Assistance - June 27 SAMHSA Tribal Opioid Response Grants – June 27 HUD Youth Homelessness Demonstration Program – June 28 HRSA Faculty Loan Repayment Program – June 30 USDA: The Gus Schumacher Nutrition Incentive Program - Produce Prescription Program – June 30 HRSA Rural Northern Border Region Healthcare Support Program – July 1 Indian Health Service Coordinating Center for Zero Suicide Initiative – July 6 NIH Cancer Control Research in Persistent Poverty Areas – July 6 HRSA Substance Use Disorder Treatment and Recovery Loan Repayment Program – July 7 ACF Regional Partnerships for Children/Families Affected by Substance Abuse - July 8 CDC Social Determinants of Health Accelerator Plans - July 8 DOL Appalachian/Delta Workforce Opportunity for Rural Communities – July 8 ACF Community Economic Development Projects – July 11 HHS Reducing Maternal Deaths Due to Substance Use Disorder – July 11 USDA Rural Housing Preservation Grants – July 11 USDA Delta Health Care Services Grant Program – July 12 USDA Tribal Colleges Research Grants – July 13 SAMHSA Recovery Innovation Challenge – July 15 SAMHSA State Opioid Response Grants – July 18 SAMHSA Partnerships for Innovative Community Crisis Response – July 25 NTIA Enabling Middle Mile Broadband Infrastructure – September 30 Ongoing Opportunities CFPB Rental Assistance Finder Extended Public Comment Period for FCC's COVID-19 Telehealth Program FCC Affordable Connectivity Program for Broadband Service FEMA COVID-19 Funeral Assistance HRSA Payment Program for Buprenorphine-Trained Clinicians – Until Funds Run Out SAMHSA 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline Volunteer and Job Opportunities VA Rapid Retraining Assistance Program – December 2022 or Until Funds Run Out ACF Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program AgriSafe Mental Health Training for Agricultural Producers & Families AgriSafe Nurse Scholar Program – March 2023 AHRQ Health Services Research Demonstration and Dissemination Grants – September 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 Burroughs Wellcome Fund Seed Grants for Climate Change and Health – Quarterly through August 2023 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 American Rescue Plan Funding for Indigenous Communities – September 2022 Department of Commerce: Economic Development Assistance Programs Department of Labor Dislocated Worker Grants DRA Technical Assistance for Delta Region Community Health Systems Development EPA Drinking Water State Revolving Fund FEMA/SAMHSA Post-Disaster Crisis Counseling Assistance and Training Program GPHC & RWJF: Rapid Cycle Research and Evaluation Grants for Cross-Sector Alignment HRSA Seeking Nominations for Migrant Health Advisory HRSA Technical Assistance for Look-Alike Initial Designation for the Health Center Program 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 Host Sites for National Environmental Public Health Internship NIH Project Talk Initiative Host Site Applications NIH Research – Alcohol and Other Substance Use – Various Dates Through August 2022 NIH Research: Intervening with Cancer Caregivers to Improve Patient Outcomes – September 8, 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 NIH Practice-Based Research for Primary Care Suicide Prevention – February 2023 NIH Researching the Role of Work in Health Disparities – Various Dates Until September 2024 NIH Special Interest Research – Pandemic Impact on Vulnerable Children and Youth – May 2024 Nominations for Federal Advisory Commission on HIV, Viral Hepatitis, and Sexually Transmitted Diseases 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 Healthy Food Financing Initiative Technical Assistance USDA Intermediary Relending Program USDA Rural Business Development Grants USDA Rural Business Investment Program USDA Rural Energy Savings Program USDA SEARCH – Special Evaluation Assistance for Rural Communities and Households (for Water/Waste Projects) 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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