| View this newsletter online. June 1, 2023 What's New New Funding Opportunity: Substance Use Disorder Treatment and Recovery Loan Repayment Program – Apply by July 13. HRSA's Bureau of Health Workforce will hold an online information session for applicants today at 1:00 pm ET. Eligible substance use disorder (SUD) treatment clinicians and community health workers can apply to receive up to $250,000 in educational loan repayment in exchange for working full-time for six years at an approved facility. Recent research shows that nearly one fifth (18.4 percent) of rural counties did not have a behavioral health or social service counselor compared to 4.6 percent of urban counties. NIH Notice of Special Interest: Provider-to-Provider Telehealth Grant. The National Institutes of Health recently announced a funding opportunity to support the use of telehealth interventions and tools aimed at the prevention, management and treatment of heart, lung, blood, sleep conditions, and of cancer in rural communities. More specifically, the opportunity is geared towards research that generates evidence on the real-world effectiveness of telehealth collaboration among healthcare providers, also known as provider-to-provider telehealth (PPT). Rural Telementoring Training Center (RTTC) Mobile App Launch Event – through Friday, June 2. The RTTC is hosting a series of events to share digital solutions for rural health. The week features a stellar lineup of speakers who will speak on podcasting, policy updates, digital equity, and rural telementoring to improve community health. Providers' Perspective on Barriers to Rural Health Care. Researchers interviewed primary care physicians in rural Pennsylvania to get their views on barriers to care, including cost and insurance, geographic dispersion, and provider shortages/burnout. Understanding the Behavioral Health Workforce Shortage. The nonprofit Commonwealth Fund includes considerations for rural areas in this report that breaks down factors affecting licensed providers, clinical supporters, community care workers, and frontline workers. No Kid Hungry 2023 Summer Meals Outreach Toolkit. Press releases, social media posts, yard signs, and fliers are available to get the word out about the USDA Summer Food Service Program for children and teens. Supported by the U.S. Department of Agriculture, the nonprofit No Kid Hungry also provides an interactive map of county-level data showing under-resourced areas with children in need. *New in 2023: guidance for implementing summer meals in rural areas. Medicaid Coverage in Metro and Small Town/Rural Counties, 2020-2021. The Georgetown University Health Policy Institute shows county-level coverage for children and for non-elderly adults in each state and the District of Columbia. Ongoing: Updates to Requirements for Buprenorphine Prescribing. As announced by the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration in January 2023, clinicians no longer need a federal waiver to prescribe buprenorphine for treatment of opioid use disorder. Clinicians will still be required to register with the federal Drug Enforcement Agency (DEA) to prescribe controlled medications. Beginning on June 27, the DEA registration will require applicants – both new and renewing – to affirm they have completed a new, one-time, eight-hour training. Exceptions for the new training requirement are practitioners who are board certified in addiction medicine or addiction psychiatry, and those who graduated from a medical, dental, physician assistant, or advanced practice nursing school in the U.S. within five years of June 27, 2023. Rural Health Clinics (RHCs) still have the opportunity to apply for a $3,000 payment on behalf of each provider who trained between January 1, 2019 and January 25, 2023 (when Congress eliminated the waiver requirement). Approximately $900,000 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. COVID-19 Resources **New: FDA Simplifies COVID-19 Vaccination. The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) announced in April that monovalent vaccines are no longer authorized for use. Bivalent vaccines – those that combine the original and Omicron BA.4 and BA.5 strains – will now be used for all COVID-19 vaccinations of eligible people aged 6 months or older. Most individuals, depending on age, previously vaccinated with a monovalent vaccine who have not yet received a dose of a bivalent vaccine may receive a single dose of a bivalent vaccine. Most unvaccinated individuals may receive a single dose of a bivalent vaccine. While reports have shown that rural adults were least likely to vaccinate against COVID-19, a recent study examining perceptions in one rural community found that, among vaccine-willing and vaccine-hesitant participants, almost all had greater trust in local authorities and sources of information. Updates to Coverage for COVID-19 Tests. The ending of the PHE on May 11, 2023 may have an impact on individual's coverage of COVID-19 tests. To help providers and the public understand these changes, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services has developed a new Consumer Fact Sheet on COVID-19 tests in both English and Spanish. If you have any type of health insurance, you can get up to eight over-the-counter tests per month with no out-of-pocket costs through May 11, 2023. After that date, laboratory tests for COVID-19 ordered by providers will still be covered with no out-of-pocket costs for people with Medicare. Over-the-counter tests will still be available, but there may be out-of-pocket costs. Rural Health Clinics can continue to access free testing supplies directly from HRSA. (See more information below.) Rural Health Clinic COVID-19 Distribution Programs - Vaccines, Testing Supplies, Therapeutics. As a reminder, CMS-certified Rural Health Clinics (RHCs) can receive COVID-19 vaccines, testing supplies, and COVID-19 antivirals directly from HRSA. Please reference the linked websites for additional information and enrollment instructions. Technical assistance resources for these programs are available through the National Association of Rural Health Clinics. Note: The Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 bivalent vaccine for people 12 years of age and older is available to order through RHC Vaccine Distribution Program in both single and multi-dose vials. The single-dose option responds to widespread requests to allow greater flexibility for RHCs that may not have the demand or capacity to store multi-dose vials. Contact RHCVaxDistribution@hrsa.gov for more information. 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. Funding and Opportunities USDA Tribal Colleges Extension Program: Special Emphasis – June 30. The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) provides funding for pilot extension projects at 1994 Land-Grant Institutions. Pilot projects allow extension offices to be responsive to community needs through projects that address youth, agriculture, economic development, or other issues important to stakeholders. SAMHSA Family Counseling/Support for LGBTQ+ Youth – July 3. The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) aims to prevent physical and behavioral health risks – e.g., suicide, depression, homelessness, drug use, HIV – through family counseling and support interventions. In the last year, the Rural Health Research Gateway issued a series of policy briefs on rural/urban differences in health care access for LGBTQ+ individuals, including the effects of social and family support. NIH Emergency Award: RADx-UP Research on COVID-19 Interventions – July 10. The National Institutes of Health (NIH) will provide funding to support dissemination and implementation research focused on increasing access to and uptake of COVID-19 testing interventions with the goal of reducing disparities among underserved and vulnerable populations. ACF Community Economic Development Planning Grants – July 12. The Administration for Children and Families (ACF) encourages rural applicants for this funding to help plan sustainable business projects. Grantees are expected to apply for an ACF Community Economic Development grant within the 12 months of the end of the project period. EPA Brownfields Job Training Grants – August 2. The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) will provide support for nonprofits, local governments, and other organizations to recruit, train, and place unemployed and under-employed residents of areas affected by the presence of brownfield sites. RTT Collaborative Rural Program Directors University – Ongoing. The RTT Collaborative (formerly known as Rural Training Track) is offering a no-cost training and peer learning community for program and site directors of rural residency programs. The program consists of 12 one-hour monthly meetings held online. SAMHSA Crisis Counseling Assistance and Training Program for Communities Post-Disaster – Ongoing. The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) provides grants and technical assistance to help individuals and communities recover from natural and human-caused disasters through community outreach and access to mental health services. Policy Updates Send questions to ruralpolicy@hrsa.gov. No policy updates this week. Learning Events and Technical Assistance Rural Telementoring Training Center (RTTC) Mobile App Launch Event – May 30 through June 2. The RTTC is hosting a series of events to share digital solutions for rural health. The week will feature a stellar lineup of speakers who will speak on podcasting, policy updates, digital equity, and rural telementoring to improve community health. Emergency Preparedness and Response Efforts in Critical Access Hospitals – Tuesday, June 6 at 1:00 pm ET. Hosted by the Rural Health Information Hub, this is the second in a 3-part webinar series on rural emergency preparedness highlighting how Critical Access Hospitals (CAHs) have planned for, responded to, and recovered from disasters. HRSA Advancing Health Equity among Hispanic/Latino Populations Series – Tuesday, June 6 at 1:00 pm ET. HRSA's Office of Intergovernmental and External Affairs invites you to the 3rd session in the series, titled Maternal Health Among Hispanic/Latina Women. During the session, speakers will highlight culturally appropriate models and trauma-focused approaches to care to promote the well-being of Latina/Hispanic mothers before, during, and after pregnancy. New Online Tools for Recruiting Rural Clinicians – Tuesday, June 6 at 2:00 pm ET. 3RNET, a national nonprofit organization dedicated to healthcare recruitment in rural and underserved communities, is hosting a free informational demonstration of its new platform tools. 3RNET is designed to assist recruiters, human resources professionals, hiring managers, and CEOs at net safety facilities – including Critical Access Hospitals, Federally Qualified Health Centers, and Rural Health Clinics – in streamlining their recruitment tasks. The platform offers a range of features that simplify the recruitment process and ensure that safety net facilities can attract the best healthcare professionals to serve their communities. Resource of the Week Resources for Heat Illness Prevention. The High Plains Intermountain Center for Agricultural Health and Safety provides training scripts and videos – in both Spanish and English – to protect workers' health in the summer months. Approaching Deadlines DOJ Tribal Victim Services Set-Aside Formula Program – June 1 Comments Requested: Proposed Medicare Inpatient Rehabilitation Facility Payment Rates – June 2 HRSA Screening and Treatment for Maternal Mental Health and SUD – June 2 HRSA State Maternal Health Innovation Program – June 2 Comments Requested: Two Proposed Rules to Improve Access to Care in Medicaid and CHIP – July 3 Comments Requested on Proposed Medicare Inpatient Psychiatric Payment Rates – June 5 Comments Requested: CMS Releases Proposed Skilled Nursing Facility Prospective Payment System for FY 2024 – June 5 SAMHSA Partnerships for Success for Communities, Local Governments, University, Colleges, and Tribes/Tribal Organizations – June 5 SAMHSA Partnerships for Success for States – June 5 USDA Rural Housing Preservation Grants – June 5 CDC Strengthening Public Health Systems and Services in Indian Country – June 6 Housing Assistance Council OneRural Capacity Building Program – June 7 Indian Health Service Produce Prescription Pilot Program – June 8 SAMHSA Behavioral Health Equity Challenge: Outreach/Engagement for Racial/Ethnic Communities – June 8 Comments Requested on Proposed Medicare Hospital Payment and REH Updates – June 9 USDA Revolving Funds for Financing Water and Wastewater Projects – June 10 CDC Preventing Adverse Childhood Experiences through Data to Action – June 12 U.S. Dept of Education Native American-Serving Nontribal Institutions Program – June 12 HRSA Maternal Health Research Collaborative for Minority-Serving Institutions – June 12 HRSA Maternal Health Research Collaborative for Minority-Serving Institutions - Coordinating Center – June 12 National Center American Indian Health Professions Pre-Admission Workshops – June 12 DOL Workforce Opportunities for Rural Communities (WORC) for Appalachian, Delta, and Northern Border Regions – June 13 Alaska Community Foundation Suicide Prevention Grant – June 14 AHRQ Small Research Projects to Advance the Science of Primary Care – June 16 IHS Tribal Self-Governance Program Planning – June 20 USDA Community Facilities Technical Assistance and Training Grant – June 20 USDA Rural Utilities Service Community Connect Grant Program – June 20 HRSA New Sites for the National Health Service Corps – June 22 CDC Health Promotion and Disease Prevention Research Centers – June 23 Delta Regional Authority States Economic Development Assistance Program – June 25 DOT Tribal Transit Program – June 26 SAMHSA Addressing Dementia in Indian Country: Models of Care – June 27 HRSA Faculty Loan Repayment Program – June 29 ACF Demonstration Grants to Strengthen the Response to Victims of Human Trafficking in Native Communities Program – June 30 USDA Tribal Colleges Extension Program: Special Emphasis – June 30 HRSA Nurse Education, Practice, Quality and Retention Simulation Education Training Program – July 3 SAMHSA Family Counseling/Support for LGBTQ+ Youth – July 3 USDA Delta Health Care Services Grant Program – July 3 HRSA Rural Maternity and Obstetrics Management Strategies Program – July 7 NIH Emergency Award: RADx-UP Research on COVID-19 Interventions – July 10 CDC Social Determinants of Health Accelerator Plans – July 11 CMS Minority Research Grant Program – July 12 HRSA Substance Use Disorder Treatment and Recovery Loan Repayment Program – July 13 ACL Tribal Long Term Services and Support Resource Center – July 17 HRSA Enhanced Healthy Start Initiative – July 17 USDA Native Community Development Financial Institution Relending Demonstration Program – July 17 HHS Healthy Families Community-Based Perinatal Health Initiative – July 18 EPA Brownfields Job Training Grants – August 2 Berkley Rural Public Health Master's Program – August 13 NIH Notice of Special Interest: Provider-to-Provider Telehealth Grant – October 5 UMMC Caregiver University for Alzheimer's Support – Quarterly deadlines until October 10 Ongoing Opportunities HRSA Needs Rural Reviewers for Grant Applications Economic Development Administration Public Works/Economic Assistance Program (CARES Act Funding) 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 AHRQ Health Services Research Demonstration and Dissemination Grants – October 2023 American Association of Birth Centers (AABC) Foundation - Accreditation Grants 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 Regional Authority Community Infrastructure Fund 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 Distressed Cities and Persistent Poverty Technical Assistance Program 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 Native Americans into Medicine Host Sites for National Environmental Public Health Internship NIH Addressing the Impact of Structural Racism and Discrimination – Various dates until October 2025 NIH Project Talk Initiative Host Site Applications NIH Research to Improve Native American Health – Various dates until September 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 NIH Researching Barriers to Care for HIV-Associated Comorbidities – May 2025 NIH Research to Address Vaccine Hesitancy in Health Disparity Populations – June 2026 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 RTT Collaborative: Rural Training Track Directors University RWJF Investigator-Initiated Research to Build a Culture of Health RWJF Pioneering Ideas Brief Proposals SAMHSA Crisis Counseling Assistance and Training Program for Communities Post-Disaster 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 United South and Eastern Tribes, Inc Tribal Health Program Support 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 and Loan Guarantees 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) Veterans Affairs Health Professional Scholarship Program Veterans Affairs Virtual Living Room - Using Technology to Address the Critical Healthcare Needs of Veterans in Rural Areas WWAMI Area Health Education Center Scholars Program | 
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