Healthy Communities Access Program (Hcap) Demonstration Authority (93.890)
Program
93.890 Healthy Communities Access Program (Hcap) Demonstration Authority
Federal Agency
HEALTH RESOURCES AND SERVICES ADMINISTRATION, DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES
Authorization
Public Health Service Act, as amended, Section 340(j).
Program Number
93.890
Last Known Status
Active
Objectives
To assist Historically Black Health Professions Schools (HBHPSs) to: 1) develop patient-based research infrastructure with any HCAP providers; 2) establish joint and collaborative programs of medical research and data collection between HBPHSs and such providers, whose goal is to improve the health status of medically underserved populations; or 3) support the research-related costs of patient care, data collection, and academic training resulting from affiliations with HCAP providers.
Types of Assistance
Project Grants.
Uses and Use Restrictions
Not applicable.
Eligibility Requirements
Applicant Eligibility
Eligible applicants are HBHPSs, which have an affiliation, or affiliations with any HCAP provider identified in subsection (b)(1)(B) of Public Law 107-251 (a Federally Qualified Health Center, Public Health Department, Hospital with a low income utilization rate, and an interested public or private sector health care provider or organization that has traditionally served the medically uninsured and underserved).
Beneficiary Eligibility
This program will benefit medically underserved populations.
Credentials/Documentation
For other grantees, costs will be determined in accordance with DHHS Regulations 45 CFR 74 for nonprofit applicants.
Application and Award Process
Preapplication Coordination
Preapplication Coordination is not required. This program is eligible for coverage under E.O. 12372, "Intergovernmental Review of Federal Programs." An applicant should consult the office or official designated as the single point of contact in his or her State for more information on the process the State requires to be followed in applying for assistance, if the State has selected the program for review. Informal inquiries regarding the program and intent to submit an application should be directed to the Director, Division of State and Community Assistance (DSCA) Bureau of Primary Health Care for Health Resources and Services Administration.
Application Procedure
To receive a complete application kit, contact the HRSA Grants Application Center at 1-877-HRSA-123 and reference Catalog of Federal Domestic Assistance 93.252. Or download the application from the HRSA Grants Policy website at http://www.hrsa.gov/grants/forms.htm.
Award Procedure
Applications are reviewed by HRSA's Division of Independent Review and the Bureau of Primary Health Care. Applications are reviewed for merit and are recommended for approval or disapproval. Final decisions are made by the Associate Administrator (Director of the Bureau of Primary Health Care), Health Resources and Services Administration.
Deadlines
Please see HRSA Preview for further information at http://www.hrsa.gov.
Range of Approval/Disapproval Time
Appeals
Not applicable.
Renewals
Same as application procedure.
Assistance Considerations
Formula and Matching Requirements
There are no statutory formula or matching requirements.
Length and Time Phasing of Assistance
Awards are made annually. After awards are issued, funds are released in accordance with DHHS payment procedures, which may be through an Electronic Transfer System or a Monthly Cash Request System.
Post Assistance Requirements
Reports
Grantees are required to submit an annual report that describes the utilization costs of services provided under the grant, and provide such other information as the Secretary determines appropriate. Financial status reports are required no later than 90 days after the end of each budget period. Final financial status and progress reports are due 90 days after the end of a project period.
Audits
In accordance with the provisions of OMB Circular No. A- 133 (Revised, June 27, 2003), "Audits of States, Local Governments, and Non-Profit Organizations," nonfederal entities that expend financial assistance of $500,000 or more in Federal awards will have a single or a program-specific audit conducted for that year. Nonfederal entities that expend less than $500,000 a year in Federal awards are exempt from Federal audit requirements for that year, except as noted in Circular No. A-133. In addition, grants and cooperative agreements are subject to inspection and audits by DHHS and other Federal government officials.
Records
Financial records must be kept available for 3 years after the submission of financial status reports, and 3 years after the final disposition of non-expendable property. If questions remain, such as those raised as a result of an audit, records must be retained until the problem is resolved.
Program Accomplishments
None. New program.
Financial Information
Account Identification
75-0350-0-1-550.
Obligations
(Grants) FY 03 $0; FY 04 est $10,000,000; and FY 05 est $0.
Range and Average of Financial Assistance
Approximately $1,500,000.
Regulations, Guidelines and Literature
Pertinent information may be obtained by contacting the Director, DSCA, BPHC, HRSA or BPHC Website http://bphc.hrsa.gov.
Related Programs
93.252, Healthy Community Access Program.
Information Contacts
Regional or Local Office
None.
Headquarters Office
Health Resources and Services Administration, 4350 East-West Highway, 9th Floor, Bethesda, MD 20814. Telephone: (301) 594-4488. Grants Management: Division of Grants Management Operations, Health Resources and Services Administration, 5600 Fishers Lane, Room 11-03, Rockville, Md 20852.
Web Site Address
Examples of Funded Projects
Not applicable.
Criteria for Selecting Proposals
Will be in the Policy Information Notice.
