September 22, 2022 What's New FORHP Introduces New Center to Assist Rural Emergency Hospitals. The nonprofit Rural Health Redesign Center has been tapped to provide technical assistance to hospitals through the process of becoming newly designated Rural Emergency Hospitals (REH). The REH is a federal policy response to the growing number of rural hospital closures and it allows Critical Access Hospitals and certain hospitals of no more than 50 beds to convert to a facility with essential services – emergency department, observation care, and additional outpatient services. The REH Technical Assistance Center announced today will help these transitioning hospitals through the conversion process. More resources and information will be available in the coming weeks and months but the Center is ready to answer questions today. On Wednesday, October 12 at 3:00 pm ET FORHP will host a webinar to explain the Rural Emergency Hospital, the new Technical Assistance Center, and other FORHP-funded activities to support hospitals exploring the REH option. NIH has released a new Funding Opportunity for research into implementation of effective non-opioid interventions for chronic pain management in rural and remote populations. The NIH's Helping to End Addiction Long-term (HEAL) initiative to speed scientific solutions to the national opioid public health crisis, is intending to commit $5.7M in FY2023 to this effort, which will result in five to six awards. The FOA requires partnerships with health care systems or organizations and community partners, and encourages links to key rural partners such as State Offices of Rural Health, State Rural Health Associations and Area Health Education Centers. HHS Introduces Roadmap for Behavioral Health. Last week, the U.S. Department of Health & Human Services (HHS) introduced the Roadmap for Behavioral Health Integration, to advance the White House Strategy to Address our National Mental Health Crisis announced earlier this year. The HHS paper explains policy and programs that will build three pillars of the national strategy: 1) Strengthen System Capacity by developing a diverse workforce; 2) Connect Americans to Care through health financing; and 3) Support Americans by Creating Healthy Environments with investments in behavioral health, upstream prevention, and recovery. The Roadmap includes rural communities as part of its cross-cutting equity priority, but does not cover all of the behavioral health initiatives across the Department; important efforts already underway include the HHS Overdose Prevention Strategy and the new three-digit 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline. Studying the Role of Telehealth in Cancer Care – Friday, September 23 at 12:00 pm ET. In 2021, the National Cancer Institute (NCI) launched a national telehealth research agenda focused on improving cancer-related care and outcomes. In this hour-long webinar, investigative teams working in four NCI Telehealth Research Centers of Excellence will provide an overview and research goals for each center. Recently, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reported that rural counties had lower cancer incidence rates, but higher rates of cancer-related deaths. For the last five years, NCI has partnered with the Federal Office of Rural Health Policy and other federal agencies to accelerate rural cancer control. 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 Providers Clinical Support System. COVID-19 Resources *New: Updated Guidance on COVID-19 Booster Shots. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) anticipates continued circulation of the virus, with potential for surges over the next several months. To reduce the risk of severe disease, hospitalization, and death, CDC has a new online tool to help individuals and families find out when to get a booster. *On September 12, the U.S. Department of Health & Human Services announced that people with public, private, or no insurance coverage can get COVID-19 vaccines at no cost, for as long as the federal government continues purchasing and distributing them. To find nearby locations for vaccines, masks, testing, and treatment, visit COVID.gov. Provider Relief Fund. The Provider Relief Fund (PRF) Reporting Portal closes for Reporting Period 3 on September 30, 2022. Providers who received one or more PRF payments exceeding $10,000, in the aggregate, during the third Payment Received Period must report on their use of funds to comply with PRF Reporting Requirements. More information and resources can be found on the PRF Reporting web page. 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 NOTE: The official website for federal funding opportunities, Grants.gov, will be offline for system maintenance September 23-29. CDC National Leadership Academy for the Public's Health - October 3. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) funds this program that places four-person teams made of leaders from multiple sectors – health, housing, education, transportation, and law enforcement – across the country to address complex issues at the local level. Fellows in the year-long program will take on a wide range of public health challenges from chronic disease prevention and disaster preparedness to safe streets and food security. NIH Common Fund: Community-Led Health Equity Structural Intervention Initiative – Letters of Intent November 18. The NIH Common Fund – a funding entity within the National Institutes of Health (NIH) supporting innovative, collaborative research – is soliciting applications from community organizations for a research opportunity under the Community Partnerships to Advance Science for Society (ComPASS) Program. The initiative will support the development, implementation, assessment, and dissemination of community-led, health equity structural interventions, co-created in partnership with research organizations, that intervene upon factors that create health disparities. Applicants must be community organizations (non-profits with and without 501(C)(3) IRS Status) defined as a non-Federal, non-academic or non-research organization that provides goods, services, support, resources, or advocacy to members of a defined community. Additionally, applicants must propose at least one potential research organization/research investigator, who has agreed to support and participate in the community organization's full application. The research organization(s)/research investigator(s) can be academic or non-academic institutions. A letter of intent is required and due by November 18, 2022, 11:59 pm ET. EPA Brownfield Assessment Grants – November 22. The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) provides funding to assist in planning the cleanup, development and reuse of property complicated by a hazardous substance, pollutant, or contaminant. Properties can then be redeveloped for housing, industry, or public green spaces. The Brownfield program is meant to ensure that communities historically affected by economic disinvestment, health disparities, and environmental contamination are able to benefit from redevelopment. Three additional funding opportunities also have a November 22 application deadline: Brownfield Cleanup Grants, Brownfield Multipurpose Grants, and Brownfield Revolving Loan Fund Grants. 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. Review of Rural U.S. Economic and Health Care Trends. This report from the Center for Economic Analysis of Rural Health explores the relationship between health care and local economies, as well as the economic implications associated with COVID-19. Policy Updates Visit the FORHP Policy page to see all recent updates and send questions to ruralpolicy@hrsa.gov. See announcement for Rural Emergency Hospitals under What's New. Learning Events and Technical Assistance AgriSafe Events for National Farm Safety and Health Week – September 18-24. There will be two webinars each day. The daily topics are: tractor safety and rural roadway safety; overall farmer health; safety and health for youth in agriculture; confined spaces; and safety and health for women in agriculture. AgriSafe: Health and Safety Learning Opportunities for Agricultural Communities – Ongoing. Upcoming topics in the ongoing learning series include sexual harassment in agricultural workspaces, zoonotic disease and pregnancy, and a new 24/7 AgriStress Helpline. Studying the Role of Telehealth in Cancer Care – Friday, September 23 at 12:00 pm ET. In 2021, the National Cancer Institute (NCI) launched a national telehealth research agenda focused on improving cancer-related care and outcomes. In this hour-long webinar, investigative teams working in four NCI Telehealth Research Centers of Excellence will provide an overview and research goals for each center. Recently, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reported that rural counties had lower cancer incidence rates, but higher rates of cancer-related deaths. For the last five years, NCI has partnered with the Federal Office of Rural Health Policy and other federal agencies to accelerate rural cancer control. NRTRC 2022 Telehealth Conference – September 26-28. The Northwest Regional Telehealth Resource Center (NRTRC) invites participants to its annual conference virtually or in person Salt Lake City, Utah. The agenda includes opportunities to network and learn about innovative telehealth models, policy, and what's to come. The National Survey of Children's Health: Current Opportunities and Future Directions – Tuesday, September 27 at 2:30 pm ET. HRSA's Maternal and Child Health Bureau, as part of their Engaging Research Innovations and Challenges (EnRICH) webinar series, is hosting a webinar intended for a range of data users. Join us to learn more about the content and the characteristics of the National Survey of Children's Health (NSCH) dataset so that you can use it to accomplish your goals. The NSCH is a household survey conducted annually by the U.S. Census Bureau. The NSCH produces national and state level data for key measures of child health and well-being. These data are essential to understanding the health status and health services needs of children across the nation and in your state and community. FORHP at OECD Rural Development Conference – Wednesday, September 28 at 5:45 am ET. FORHP will represent the United States at a global conference on rural development being held in Ireland by the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD). Those who can brave the early hour can watch an online roundtable with authorities from the European Commission, the United Kingdom, New Zealand and others as they discuss the systematic application of a rural lens to health policies. Preparing for Medicaid/CHIP Unwinding – Wednesday, September 28 at 12:00 pm ET. In March 2020, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services temporarily waived certain eligibility requirements for Medicaid and the Children's Health Insurance Program (CHIP) to help people keep their health coverage during the pandemic. With the public health emergency ending, states will soon be required to restart eligibility reviews. This session is part of a monthly learning series through the end of the year to help states prepare for the change. CMS Bootcamp for Medicare Open Enrollment Period – September 28 and 29 at 1:00 pm ET. Over 90 minutes on each day, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) will share Medicare Program updates and resources to help those who assist people with Medicare make informed decisions about their 2023 health care coverage. The webinars will include different topics each day. HRSA Clinical Leaders Forum: Impact of Dental Therapists – Friday, September 30 at 2:00 pm ET. HRSA invites clinical leaders to participate in a peer-to-peer forum for chief medical professionals. Via one-hour webinar, attendees will receive information about programs in HRSA's Bureau of Health Workforce, hear from health professionals on pertinent topics, and share best practices. Resources of the Week Outreach Toolkit for Affordable Internet Service. The Federal Communications Commission provides easy-to-understand material – flyers, social media content, videos, audio PSAs – in English and Spanish to help consumers understand the federal program that helps households pay for internet service. Rural Health Literacy Toolkit. The Rural Health Information Hub collaborated with NORC Walsh Center for Rural Health Analysis to create resources for developing, implementing, evaluating, and sustaining rural health literacy programs. Approaching Deadlines Comments Requested: Proposed Rule on Nondiscrimination in Health Programs and Activities – September 26 Department of Education Promise Neighborhoods Program – September 27 Foundation for Appalachian Ohio African American Community Fund – September 27 PCORI Stakeholder Convening Support – Letters of Intent, September 29 PCORI Capacity Building for Small Organizations – Letters of Intent, September 29 CMS New Model for Cancer Care in Medicare – September 30 DOJ Reaching Rural: Advancing Collaborative Solutions for SUD – September 30 NTIA Enabling Middle Mile Broadband Infrastructure – September 30 National Indigenous Women's Resource Center - Technical Assistance for Tribal Domestic Violence Programs – September 30 Rural Healthcare Provider Transition Project – September 30 CDC National Leadership Academy for the Public's Health - October 3 3RNet Recruiting for Retention Academy – October 3 AAPD Foundation Access to Pediatric Dentistry Grants – October 3 Patient Centered Outcomes Research Institute (PCORI) Broad Pragmatic Studies – Letters of Intent October 4 CDC Traditional Food Sovereignty/Tribal Workforce Development Fellowship – October 5 USDA Small Business Innovation Research, Phase 1 – October 6 HRSA Healthy Tomorrows Partnership for Children Program – October 12 USDA Emergency Rural Health Care Grants – October 12 DOT Reconnecting Communities Pilot Discretionary Grant Program – October 13 HUD Older Adults Home Modification Grants – October 13 BIA National Tribal Broadband Grant – October 17 HRSA Teaching Health Center Graduate Medical Education Program – October 18 HUD Supplemental Funding to Address Unsheltered and Rural Homelessness – October 20 Comments Requested: CMS Proposals for Medicaid & CHIP Quality Reporting – October 21 FORE Community-Driven Response to OUD and Overdose Mortality - October 21 NIH HEAL Initiative: Prevention and Management of Chronic Pain in Rural Populations – Letters of Intent October 22 HUD Community Development Block Grants for Tribes, Alaska Native Villages – October 24 SAMHSA Support for 988 Tribal Response – October 25 USDA Rural Energy for America (REAP) Grants and Loans – October 31 HRSA Geriatrics Academic Career Award Program – November 3 USDA Rural eConnectivity Broadband Loans and Grants – November 2 CMS Seeks Feedback on Challenges During COVID-19 – November 4 Comment on CMS Changes to Medicaid, CHIP, and Basic Health Program Application Process – November 7 RWJF Health Policy Fellows – November 7 NIH Extramural Loan Repayment Program – November 17 NIH Common Fund: Community-Led Health Equity Structural Intervention Initiative – Letters of Intent November 18 NIH Researching Integrated HIV/AIDS, Addiction, and Primary Care Services – November 18 EPA Brownfield Assessment Grants – November 22 EPA Brownfield Cleanup Grants – November 22 EPA Brownfield Multipurpose Grants – November 22 EPA Brownfield Revolving Loan Fund Grants – November 22 HRSA Rural Health Network Development Program – November 22 AmeriCorps State and National Grants – January 4 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 USDA Emergency Rural Health Care Grants (Track One only) – September 2023 or until funds run out VA Rapid Retraining Assistance Program – December 2022 or Until Funds Run Out ACF Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program ACF Rural Community Development Program for Rural Water Systems AgriSafe Mental Health Training for Agricultural Producers & Families AgriSafe Nurse Scholar Program – March 2023 AHRQ Health Services Research Demonstration and Dissemination Grants – October 2023 AHRQ Research to Improve Patient Transitions through HIT – December 2022 American Heart Association Rural Health Care Outcomes Accelerator 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: 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 EPA Water Infrastructure and Innovation Program 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 to Improve Native American Health – Various Dates Until September 2023 NIH Practice-Based Research for Primary Care Suicide Prevention – February 2023 NIH Researching Mental Health Practices in Low-Resource Settings – September 2024 NIH Researching Social, Behavioral, and Economic Impact of COVID-19 in Underserved/Vulnerable Populations – September 2024 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 Oweesta Native CDFI Loan Funds and Technical Assistance Primary Care Development Corporation Community Investment Loans Rural Community Assistance Corporation Community Facility Loans for Western States and Pacific Islands Rural Graduate Medical Education Planning and Development RWJF Investigator-Initiated Research to Build a Culture of Health RWJF Pioneering Ideas Brief Proposals SAMHSA Training to Provide Medication Assisted Treatment SBA Guaranteed Loans for Small Business Southeast Rural Community Assistance Loans Tribal Grant Writing Training Treasury Department Opportunity Zone Economic Development Program 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 Multifamily Housing Loan Guarantees 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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