October 6, 2022 What's New Funding Opportunity: Rural Health Network Development Planning Program – Applications Due January 6. Today, the Federal Office of Rural Health Policy (FORHP) announced a new funding opportunity that supports organizations in their efforts to develop integrated health networks. Through the Rural Health Network Development Planning Program (2023), FORHP will make approximately 20 awards of up to $100,000 each. This funding will allow networks to conduct planning activities over the course of one year, with the goal of expanding access and improving quality of care in the rural communities they serve. FORHP is also hosting a technical assistance webinar via Zoom for applicants on Wednesday, October 26, 2022 from 3-4 p.m. ET. HRSA Funding Development of New Rural Residency Programs – Applications Due January 27. The Health Resources and Services Administration will make 15 awards of up $750,000 each for organizations developing new, sustainable rural residency programs that are accredited by the Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education. The Rural Residency Planning and Development Program provides start-up funding to support the creation of new rural residency programs or rural track programs in family medicine, internal medicine, psychiatry, general surgery, preventive medicine, or obstetrics and gynecology. Eligible applicants include rural hospitals, graduate medical education consortiums, and tribal organizations. FORHP will hold a technical assistance webinar via Zoom for applicants on Thursday, November 3 at 1:00 p.m. ET. The Meaning of a Public Health Emergency. Last week, the Secretary of the U.S. Department of Health & Human Services (HHS) made this declaration for Florida, South Carolina, and Puerto Rico after determining that the devastation of Hurricane Iain required urgent response from the federal government. Recent public health emergencies include COVID-19, Monkeypox, and the opioid epidemic; naming an event as such allows agencies within HHS to bypass the typically lengthy process to make grants, enter into contracts, and rapidly investigate the cause, treatment, or prevention of a disease or disorder. For natural disasters, this means putting personnel from the National Disaster Medical System on the ground in affected areas and collaboration with the Federal Emergency Management Agency and regional coordinators of HHS's Administration for Strategic Preparedness and Response, also known as ASPR. The Rural Health Information Hub has a wealth of information on the challenges specific to rural areas, along with links to resources for disaster preparedness and response. Health Workforce Implications for the Rural Emergency Hospital Model. This Health Affairs article from the FORHP-funded Rural Residency Planning and Development (RRPD) Technical Assistance Program discusses approaches rural hospitals may take to address health workforce challenges as they consider converting to the new Rural Emergency Hospital designation. The RRPD-TA program supports graduate medical education (GME) in rural areas and provides resources to RRPD award recipients and other organizations interested in learning more about rural residency program development and GME. Does Training Physicians in Rural Areas Lead to Rural Practice? Researchers analyzed data on training and placement of 12,162 clinically active physicians who completed an accredited family medicine residency between 2008 and 2012. They found that more than 90 percent of residents had no rural training during that time and only 14 percent practiced in a rural location by 2018. But the data showed that rural exposure during family medicine residency training is associated with a 5- to 6-fold increase in subsequent rural practice. First Report from Advisory Commission on Asian Americans, Native Hawaiians, and Pacific Islanders. On Friday, the White House announced the inaugural report from the group of 25 leaders appointed represent and provide recommendations for the well-being of approximately 30 million Americans that self-identify with these groups. Health equity is one of six priorities of the Commission, each with a subcommittee formed for focused efforts. Asian Americans, Native Hawaiians, and Pacific Islanders are not monolithic, but research has shown that they do share a number of health-related disparities with other rural residents. Understanding More About the Health Needs of Children. Monday, October 3rd was Child Health Day 2022, an observance and recommitment to the health and well-being of children and their families. HRSA's Maternal and Child Health Bureau (MCHB) released the annual National Survey of Children's Health, the largest national- and state-level dataset on children's health, producing key measures meant to inform research, policymaking, and public health efforts at every level of government. MCHB funds and directs the survey, conducted by the U.S. Census Bureau, to learn more about child well-being on a range of topics including physical & mental health, special health care needs, and adverse childhood experiences. There's also a wide range of information on socio-demographics such as race/ethnicity, poverty, insurance status, and geographic location. Recently, we reported on new research that used earlier NSCH data to discover that, though rural children face higher rates of adverse childhood experiences, they're also more likely to report positive childhood experiences. New information in the 2021 dataset includes various effects of COVID-19, nutrition habits for preschoolers, and a look at whether or not children face discrimination based a disability or health condition. MCHB also provides a 2021 NSCH data brief: Impacts of the COVID-19 Pandemic New Awards for Pediatric Mental Health. On Monday, the U.S. Department of Health & Human Services announced nearly $27 million to expand mental health care for children through training and expert support via tele-consultation for pediatricians and primary care providers. Phone lines for provider consultation are already available in 31 states and the District of Columbia. Administered through HRSA's Maternal and Child Health Bureau, the new program was moved into action by a national strategy to address the mental health crisis announced earlier this year. 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 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. 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 Save the Children: Rural Child Hunger Innovation Lab – Letters of Intent October 14. The national nonprofit Save the Children will provide technical assistance and up to 100,000 in flexible funding for rural communities that can plan, design, and implement innovative approaches to child hunger. Projects should serve a rural community in one of the priority states (Arkansas, California, Kentucky, Louisiana, Mississippi, North Carolina, New Mexico, Oklahoma, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas, Washington, and West Virginia); priority will be given to projects in historically marginalized communities. Applicants must be associated with a nonprofit, government entity, or business that serves low-income families. Letters of Intent are required by October 14. American Academy of Family Physicians Health Equity Fellowship – October 30. The goal of the one year fellowship is to create leaders who can address health inequities at the system and community levels. Tracks have included rural health, academic medicine, and traditional family medicine. Eligible applicants must have AAFP membership and be currently in practice or on a teaching faculty; preference is given to those from a population group underrepresented in medicine and/or those practicing in a rural community. American Academy of Pediatrics Immunization Grants – November 1. The AAP offers several grants, including one that is specific to rural areas, for local health organizations that can work with pediatricians and community members to improve vaccine uptake. HRSA Preventive Medicine Residency Program – November 21. HRSA's Bureau of Health Workforce provides grants for graduate medical education training to increase the number and quality of preventive medicine residents. Eligible applicants are accredited schools of public health or medicine; accredited public or private nonprofit hospitals; state, local, or tribal health departments; and consortia of two or more eligible entities. Federal Transit Administration Community Mobility Ready-to-Launch Grants – Response to Screening Questions October 30. This agency within the U.S. Department of Transportation provides grants and technical assistance to communities that are ready to take concrete steps toward transportation solutions for underserved communities. Grantees will receive up to $75,000 along with guidance to seek funding for a full-scale roll-out of their solutions. All applications must meet the initial screening criteria listed in the application to be considered. 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. Changes in the Supply and Rural-Urban Distribution of Selected Behavioral Health Providers. This series of data briefs from the WWAMI Rural Health Research Center describes trends in the supply and distribution of selected behavioral health providers in rural and urban areas in the U.S., nationally and within Census Divisions. The study found fewer per capita behavioral health providers in rural vs. urban counties, as well as disparities in the supply of providers across rural categories and Census Divisions. While the per capita supply of psychiatrists declined over the past decade, the supply of psychologists, psychiatric nurse practitioners, social workers, and counselors increased in both rural and urban counties. Policy Updates Send questions to ruralpolicy@hrsa.gov. See items about Rural Emergency Hospitals and Rural Residency Planning and Development under What's New. Learning Events and Technical Assistance CMS Virtual Listening Session for Health Equity – Thursday, October 6 at 2:00 pm ET. The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) is looking to gather information from patient advocacy groups on advancing health equity. How to increase access to care is one among several other questions. The input and lessons-learned from this session will be used to evaluate CMS regulations regarding health equity for certain health care providers. CMS asks that registrants be limited to each organization's leadership and/or subject matter experts who are knowledgeable and willing to provide feedback on the topics to be discussed. Application Assistance for the NHSC Students to Service Loan Repayment Program – Tuesday, October 11 at 2:00 pm ET. HRSA's Bureau of Health Workforce will discuss the program that awards students in their last year of health professions training up to $120,000 in exchange for a three-year commitment to work at National Health Service Corps (NHSC) sites. The UMMC Project ECHO for Dermatology – Wednesday, October 12 at 12:45 pm 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. This month's topic is recognizing non-melanoma skin cancers Long COVID & Fatiguing Illness Recovery Program – Thursday, October 13 at 3:00 pm ET. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention fund this monthly webinar-style ECHO learning session to rapidly disseminate Post-COVID Conditions (PCC) and Myalgic Encephalomyelitis/Chronic Fatigue Syndrome (ME/CFS) findings and emerging best practices. The series will offer didactic presentations by subject matter experts, examples of emerging best practices and models of care, and a facilitated Q&A. This program is intended primarily for providers who care for patients with PCC and ME/CFS but is open to all healthcare professionals and all Long COVID and ME/CFS patient-lived experience experts interested in learning more about the treatment of Long COVID and ME/CFS. Learn More About the New Rural Emergency Hospital – Wednesday, October 12 at 3:00 pm ET. FORHP will provide an overview of how the new designation came about, what's needed for rural hospitals to transition, and resources on hand to assist with the process. Federal Resources for Rural Communities: Tips for Writing a Successful Grant Application – Tuesday, October 18 at 1:00 pm ET. Advance registration is required for this three-hour webinar. FORHP will share information about some of our grant programs and what you need to know for a successful application. This offering is part of our effort to address health disparities by raising awareness of federal programs, so we hope readers will share with anyone who may not be aware of FORHP or our resources. Virtual UnConference: Cultivating Telementoring Solutions for the Rural Health Workforce – Wednesday, October 26th at 11:00 am ET. The Rural Telementoring Training Center (RTTC) is hosting this four-hour conference that will feature an array of brief presentations on topics relevant to rural health care delivery, followed by interactive discussion, idea generation, and collaboration. You drive the agenda. You shape the conversation. The RTTC is funded through a cooperative agreement with the Federal Office of Rural Health Policy. Learn About AmeriCorps Public Health Program – Wednesday, October 26 at 1:00 pm ET. FORHP and the Rural Health Information Hub invite organizations to attend this overview of the new Public Health AmeriCorps (PHA), a new national service program in partnership with the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention that will recruit and train nearly 3,000 AmeriCorps Members. The 2023 funding opportunity will create a pipeline of public health leaders to support COVID-19 recovery, health equity, and local public health. During the one-hour webinar, organizations will hear from the PHA director who will discuss the program and how to apply for funding. The webinar is free but interested organizations must register. Resources of the Week National Strategy to Support Family Caregivers. The Administration for Community Living provides strategies for caring for children, elderly adults, people with disabilities, people with chronic conditions, and post-acute conditions, among others. Additional resources include guidelines for state- and community-level action, and a look ahead to more than 300 actions that federal agencies will take in the near term. Newest Data on Appalachian Demographics. With data from the 2016-2020 American Community Survey, the federal Appalachian Regional Commission created a chartbook with state- and county-level information on topics including age, race and ethnicity, housing occupancy, education, income and poverty, health insurance coverage, disability status, and much more. Approaching Deadlines 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 Save the Children: Rural Child Hunger Innovation Lab – Letters of Intent October 14 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 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 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 HRSA Preventive Medicine Residency Program – November 21 NIH HEAL Initiative: Prevention and Management of Chronic Pain in Rural Populations – 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 National Health Service Corp Students to Service Loan Repayment Program – December 1 AmeriCorps State and National Grants – January 4 New Funding Available for 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 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 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) | 
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