October 27, 2022 What's New Two New Funding Opportunities for the RCORP Initiative. This week, HRSA's Federal Office of Rural Health Policy announced additional investments into the Rural Community Opioid Response Program, also known as RCORP. New to seven existing grant programs in the multi-year effort is $12 million for RCORP - Overdose Response – Deadline January 19. Approximately 40 grants, each $300,000, will go toward immediate community-level needs related to the drug overdose crisis. Applicants may choose to implement services from a list of allowable prevention, treatment, and recovery activities, but must clearly justify and support the need for the selected activity/activities, as well as their ability to implement the activity/activities within a one-year period of performance. Applicant organizations may be located in an urban or rural area; however, all activities supported by the program must occur exclusively in HRSA-designated rural areas. To read application details in the full Notice of Funding Opportunity, go to Grants.gov, select the Package tab, then Preview, and Download Instructions. There on page (iii), you'll find details for a Technical Assistance webinar for RCORP – Overdose Response applicants on Thursday, November 10 at 1:00 pm ET. No registration is required. Also new to the initiative is RCORP – Evaluation – Deadline January 27. This is one cooperative agreement of $5 million per year for a four-year period of performance to evaluate the impact of behavioral health strategies and methods employed in the RCORP family of programs. The awarded organization will develop evaluation tools and resources for use in rural communities and for informing future health initiatives at the community level. There will be a Technical Assistance Webinar for RCORP – Evaluation applicants on Tuesday, November 8 at 1:00 pm ET. No registration is required. New Funding: Department of Labor Nursing Expansion Grants – Deadline January 6. The U.S. Department of Labor will invest $80 million to expand and diversify the pipeline of qualified nursing professionals on two tracks: 1) increasing the number of nursing educators, and 2) training frontline professionals and paraprofessionals to attain postsecondary credentials needed for middle- to high-skilled nursing jobs. The funding is meant to address a combination of forces – the pandemic, an aging workforce, and retirements – that have challenged the supply of a skilled nursing workforce, and places emphasis on training those who are underemployed and/or from underrepresented populations to improve workforce diversity. A recent brief from the Rural Health Research Gateway showed that, due to a relatively high proportion of registered nurses with an associate degree in rural areas, programs that bridge RN experience to Bachelor of Science in Nursing degrees are well-positioned to develop the rural nursing workforce. See Resources of the Week for a new tool with nursing data from HRSA's Bureau of Health Workforce. How Postpartum Care Differs Across Health Insurance, Geography, and Race. Researchers used data reported by 138,073 patients to learn more about factors that may contribute to differences in the care they received two to six months after childbirth. Specifically, they looked at two standard components recommended by national quality standards – depression screening and contraceptive counseling. The highest receipt of these two components was among privately insured White urban individuals; they were both significantly lower for Medicaid-insured patients, rural residents, and people of racially minoritized groups. But for individuals in these last three groups, receipt of other postpartum components – e.g., screening for smoking or abuse, birth space counseling, and discussions about eating and exercise – was significantly higher. Published in the JAMA Health Forum, the study is the work of the HRSA/FORHP-supported University of Minnesota Rural Health Research Center. SPACECAT: Addressing the Intersection of Suicide, Overdose, and ACEs. Last year, the National Association of County and City Health Officials (NACCHO) launched a resource meant to help local health departments (LHD) prevent or mitigate potentially traumatic events, known as adverse childhood experiences (ACEs). The Suicide, Overdose, and Adverse Childhood Experiences Prevention Capacity Assessment Tool (SPACECAT) allows LHDs to make an internal assessment of their capacity to address and prevent a still-growing public health issue. After assessment, the SPACECAT Toolkit provides online information and guidance for strengthening local efforts. Since its launch in October 2021, NACCHO has collected data from more than 100 LHDs who completed the assessment tool. This week, the organization released a report on what they learned from small (serving 50,000 people or less), medium (serving 50,000-499,999 people), and large (serving 500,000 or more people) local health departments. Surveying the Experiences of Transgender People – Deadline November 21. In 2015, the National Center for Transgender Equality conducted the largest survey examining the lives of transgender people. More than 27,000 respondents from all 50 states, the District of Columbia, American Samoa, Guam, Puerto Rico, and overseas military bases answered questions about their experiences with social determinants of health such as education, employment, family life, health care, housing, and interactions with the criminal justice system. Information from the survey fills in some of the large gaps in research and provides critical tools for researchers, policymakers, and advocates seeking to eliminate disparities. Though it's estimated that at least three million LGBT people live in rural America, there remains a need for data from rural areas. To that end, the National Center for Transgender Equality asks for volunteers living in rural areas to take the 2022 US Transgender Survey. 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. On October 12, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recommended the following bivalent booster shots for children: Pfizer-BioNTech booster for patients ages 5-11; Moderna booster for patients ages 6-17. This recommendation follows FDA's authorization of these products on the same day. This announcement rescinded FDA's authorization of the monovalent Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 as a booster dose for ages 5-11; however, the monovalent vaccines will continue to be used for primary vaccination in patients that have never been vaccinated against COVID-19. In September, 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. 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 Commonwealth Fund Fellowship in Minority Health Policy – December 1. The one-year fellowship at the Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health is for physicians from historically-marginalized groups who have completed residency in the U.S. Beginning July 1, fellows in the program will receive leadership training, mentoring from Harvard senior faculty, access to Harvard resources, and networking/career development. Great Plains Center for Agricultural Health Pilot/Feasibility Projects Academic Track – December 1. The Great Plains Center for Agricultural Health seeks new investigators for a project lasting up to 18 months. Researchers and students interested in in agricultural safety and health research within the Great Plains coverage area - Indiana, Iowa, Illinois, Kansas, Minnesota, Missouri, Nebraska, Ohio, and Wisconsin – may receive up to $30,000. Priority will be given to projects addressing work-related stress and mental health; the prevention of slips, trips, and falls; machine safety; and chemical safety. DOT Assistance for Transportation Projects /Underserved Communities – December 6. The U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) will provide technical assistance, planning, and capacity building support to help underserved communities compete for federal aid. The Thriving Communities Program will select 30 participants – state, local, and tribal governments; U.S. territories, transit agencies, and planning organizations – to receive assistance for up to two years and be part of a Community of Practice advancing policies, practices, and projects. ACL Small Business Innovation Research Program – December 16. The Administration for Community Living (ACL) estimates 10 awards of up to $100,000 each to fund research/development into efforts that help individuals with disabilities live fuller lives within their communities. The program puts emphasis on helping women, socially/economically disadvantaged individuals, and underrepresented or rural areas. CMS Kids Coverage Outreach to American Indian/Alaska Native Children – December 20. The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) will make seven awards of up to $1 million each to increase the enrollment of eligible American Indian and Alaska Native children, parents, and pregnant individuals in Medicaid and the Children's Health Insurance Program (CHIP). Eligible applicants are Indian Health Service providers and Tribes/ tribal consortia that can tailor activities to communities, enlisting the support of community leaders and programs. 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 Involvement of Rural Health Clinic Practitioners in Cancer Treatment Decisions and Survivorship Care. The Rural and Minority Health Research Center surveyed Rural Health Clinics (RHC) to examine how practitioners are involved in their patients' cancer treatment and survivorship decisions. Among the findings: more than a third of RHC practitioners were involved in primary decision-making about treatment; and more than 90 percent were involved in ongoing care for survivors, such as smoking cessation and treatment for depression/anxiety. Policy Updates Send questions to ruralpolicy@hrsa.gov. Updating Interoperability Efforts to Advance Public Health Reporting. In final changes to its payment program for acute care and critical access hospitals in 2023, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) included policies to advance nationwide health information exchange, also known as interoperability of electronic health records. Reporting measures included in the 2023 Medicare Promoting Interoperability Program require hospitals to use certified health IT to capture and share public data – e.g., immunization reporting, syndromic surveillance, reportable lab tests and results, case reporting – that support nationwide early warning of emerging outbreaks and threats, faster public health response, and greater visibility into immunization uptake which, in turn, can inform tailored vaccine distribution strategies. Learning Events and Technical Assistance White House Rural Partners Update – Thursday, October 27 at 3:00 pm ET. On this week's call, the Office of Public Engagement will be joined by Abby Nydam from the Domestic Policy Council and Ben Miller from the Department of Education who will discuss the student debt relief program, and will also be joined by Subhan Cheema from the White House COVID-19 Response Team who will provide an update on the Administration's efforts to help Americans get their free, updated COVID-19 vaccine this fall. HRSA Scholarships and Loan Repayment for Nurses – Monday, October 31 at 4:00 pm ET. An overview of several programs offered by HRSA's Bureau of Health Workforce to increase the nursing workforce in rural and underserved areas. New England Rural Health Conference – November 1-2. HRSA's Office in Region 1, in collaboration with the New England Rural Health Association invites you to the 2022 Annual Regional Rural Health Conference Thriving Rural Communities: An Ever Evolving Landscape. The conference will be held in person in Killington, VT, and virtually on November 1-2, 2022. The two-day agenda includes a panel discussion on the latest trends in workforce and behavioral health, and sessions on health equity and social determinants of health. National Stakeholder Call for CMS' Strategic Plan – Tuesday, November 1 at 3:00 pm ET. The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) will hold a one-hour call to review and explain the CMS Strategic Plan, including the role that stakeholders can play. Applying for the HRSA Rural Residency Planning and Development Program – Thursday, November 3 at 1:00 pm ET. HRSA's Federal Office of Rural Health Policy will invest $11.25 million to support the creation of new rural residency programs or rural track programs to strengthen the rural physician workforce. Learn more about the upcoming funding opportunity and eligibility requirements by joining this 90-minute technical assistance webinar. Applications for the HRSA Rural Residency Planning and Development Program are due January 27, 2023. USDA Farm to School Grant Program RFA Webinars – Tuesday, November 8 at 2:30 pm ET and Wednesday, November 9 at 2:30 pm ET. Learn more about the Fiscal Year 2023 Farm to School Grant Program Request for Applications (RFA) during two upcoming webinars. Register for the November 8 webinar here, which will provide an overview of the FY 2023 Farm to School Grant Program RFA, including updates to eligibility, turnkey programs, and how to submit a completed application on grants.gov. Register for the November 9 webinar here, which will explore the key characteristics of a competitive Farm to School Grant application. Both webinars will be recorded and made available on the Resources for Farm to School Grant Applicants page. Application Assistance: RCORP-Evaluation Program – Tuesday, November 8 at 1:00 pm ET. FORHP program staff will provide assistance for the cooperative agreement that provides evaluation tools for the Rural Communities Opioid Response (RCORP) initiative. The application deadline for RCORP-Evaluation is January 27. Exploring Multisector Collaboration for Rural Health Investments – Wednesday, November 9 at 1:00 pm ET. The national nonprofit Public Health Institute provides technical, administrative, and management services to nonprofit organizations in public health. To disseminate ideas from their Playbook for New Rural Healthcare Partnership Models of Investment, they've joined with the American Hospital Association to discuss how hospitals and health systems can collaborate. Rural Communities Opioid Response Program-Overdose Response Technical Assistance Webinar – Thursday, November 10 at 1pm ET. No registration is required. FORHP program staff will provide assistance for funding that supports the immediate needs in rural areas related to the drug overdose crisis. The application deadline for the Rural Communities Opioid Response Program – Overdose Response is January 19. Resources of the Week Rural Health Equity Toolkit. New from the Rural Health Information Hub, this resource developed in collaboration with the NORC Walsh Center for Rural Health Analysis with funding from the Federal Office of Rural Health Policy contains information and resources that emphasize developing, implementing, evaluating, and sustaining successful rural health equity programs. New Nursing Workforce Dashboard Released. HRSA's Bureau of Health Workforce (BHW) released a new nursing workforce dashboard. Users can access data from the latest National Sample Survey of Registered Nurses (NSSRN) through multiple visualizations that can be customized by nurse type, status, and area, all while experiencing native 508 compliance and accessibility in an intuitive, user-friendly dashboard. BPC Review: Programs of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly (PACE). The Bipartisan Policy Center (BPC) released a new report that responds to increased interest in in-home and community-based care options. PACE serves over 60,000 Medicare and Medicaid beneficiaries in 32 states. Approaching Deadlines American Academy of Family Physicians Health Equity Fellowship – October 30 Federal Transit Administration Community Mobility Ready-to-Launch Grants – Response to Screening Questions October 30 USDA Rural Energy for America (REAP) Grants and Loans – October 31 American Academy of Pediatrics Immunization Grants – November 1 HRSA Geriatrics Academic Career Award Program – November 3 USDA Rural eConnectivity Broadband Loans and Grants – November 2 Department of Education Grants for School Based Mental Health Services – November 3 Department of Education Mental Health Service Professional Demonstration Grant Program – November 3 CMS Seeks Feedback on Challenges During COVID-19 – November 4 National Library of Medicine Health Information Outreach – Region 1 – November 4 Comment on CMS Changes to Medicaid, CHIP, and Basic Health Program Application Process – November 7 RWJF Health Policy Fellows – November 7 HRSA Primary Care Training and Enhancement - Residency Training in Mental and Behavioral Health – November 15 NIH Extramural Loan Repayment Program – November 17 NIH Health Services Research on Minority Health and Health Disparities – 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 HRSA Preventive Medicine Residency Program – November 21 NIH HEAL Initiative: Prevention and Management of Chronic Pain in Rural Populations – November 21 Surveying the Experiences of Transgender People – November 21 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 Commonwealth Fund Fellowship in Minority Health Policy – December 1 Great Plains Center for Agricultural Health Pilot/Feasibility Projects Academic Track – December 1 National Health Service Corp Students to Service Loan Repayment Program – December 1 CMS Wants Your Input on Establishing a National Directory of Health Care Providers and Services – December 6 DOT Assistance for Transportation Projects in Underserved Communities – December 6 VA Rapid Retraining Assistance Program – December 11 HRSA Teaching Health Center Planning and Development Program – December 12 ACL Small Business Innovation Research Program – December 16 CMS Kids Coverage Outreach to American Indian/Alaska Native Children – December 20 AmeriCorps State and National Grants – January 4 Department of Labor Nursing Expansion Grants – January 6 HRSA Rural Health Network Development Planning Program – January 6 USDA Farm to School Grant Program – January 6 HRSA Rural Communities Opioid Response Program – Overdose Response – January 19 HRSA Rural Communities Opioid Response Program – Evaluation – January 27 HRSA Rural Residency Planning and Development Program – January 27 Ongoing Opportunities CDC Monkeypox Vaccine Equity Pilot Program 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 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 Appalachian Regional Commission J-1 Visa Waivers for Doctors 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 Delta Doctors J-1 Visa Waiver 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 Community Assistance Corporation Environmental Infrastructure Loans for Western States 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 USDA Water and Waste Disposal Grants to Alleviate Health Risks on Tribal Lands and Colonias USDOT Rural Opportunities to Use Transportation for Economic Success (R.O.U.T.E.S) WWAMI Area Health Education Center Scholars Program | 
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