What is a Service area Competition grant?

What is a Service area Competition grant?

A SAC or SAC-AA application is a request for federal financial assistance to continue comprehensive primary health care services provision in an area listed in the Service Area Announcement Table (SAAT).

What is the HRSA Health Center Program?

HRSA’s Health Center Program provides primary and preventive care to millions of patients regardless of their ability to pay. For more information about where locate a health center, visit Find a Health Center.

What is HRSA funding?

The Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) announced more than $94 million in awards to train the next generation of health care providers. These grants support education and training to help enhance health care delivery and improve access to high-quality care.

Is HRSA part of HHS?

The Federal Office of Rural Health Policy supports rural communities by increasing access to care, building health care capacity, and advising the Secretary of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) on health care issues.

What are types of health services?

These health services include:

• Mental health care.
• Dental care.
• Laboratory and diagnostic care.
• Substance abuse treatment.
• Preventative care.
• Physical and occupational therapy.
• Nutritional support.
• Pharmaceutical care.

Is HRSA a federal agency?

The Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) is an agency of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services located in North Bethesda, Maryland. It is the primary federal agency for improving access to health care services for people who are uninsured, isolated or medically vulnerable.

Are HRSA grants taxable?

Is a tax-exempt health care provider subject to tax on a payment it receives from the Provider Relief Fund? Generally, no. A health care provider that is described in section 501(c) of the Code generally is exempt from federal income taxation under section 501(a).

Is CDC part of HRSA?

HICPAC: Healthcare Infection Control Practices Advisory Committee; part of CDC. HRSA: Health Resources and Services Administration; part of HHS. IOM: Institute of Medicine; non-governmental agency.

What are HRSA grants?

HRSA fulfills its mission through grants and cooperative agreements. A grant is money, property, or direct help we award to a qualified non-federal entity (NFE). A cooperative agreement is like a grant in that we award money to NFEs. However, we also help with program activities.

What are the 4 major health care services?

The healthcare system offers four broad types of services: health promotion, disease prevention, diagnosis and treatment, and rehabilitation.

How do I apply for service area Centers (SACs)?

To apply for SAC funding review the Eligibility Criteria listed in the NOFO and review the information listed in the Service Area Announcement Table. SAC funding supports continued access to comprehensive, culturally competent, high-quality primary health care services for communities and populations currently served by the Health Center Program.

Can I apply for multiple service areas under one opportunity number?

Yes, but you must submit a separate application for each service area. If you intend to apply for two or more service areas announced under a single opportunity number (e.g., HRSA-22-002), you must contact the SAC Response Team at 301-594-4300 or using the BPHC Contact Form for guidance well in advance of the Grants.gov submission deadline.

What is the service area announcement table (Saat)?

The Service Area Announcement Table (SAAT) lists the service areas announced for competition through each SAC-AA NOFO and includes the patient target for each service area (see the Patient Target FAQs ).

How do I apply for this funding opportunity?

Before you can apply for this funding opportunity, you must register in three places: DUNS , SAM, and Grants.gov. Be sure to provide complete and consistent information to all three systems.