What is HRSA funding?

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 is HRSA Bphc?

The Bureau of Primary Health Care (BPHC) is a part of the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA), of the United States Department of Health and Human Services. HRSA helps fund, staff and support a national network of health clinics for people who otherwise would have little or no access to care.

What is the difference between a community health center and a federally qualified health center?

FQHCs receive federal funding under Section 330 of the U.S. Public Health & Service Act. Community Health Centers provide care to all but are focused on delivering services in areas of clinical shortage – medical, dental and mental health.

How many FQHCs are there in the US?

How many FQHCs are there in the US? There are currently 1,368 official FQHC locations in the U.S., but the FQHC look-alikes and service sites bring that number closer to 14,200.

Who is HRSA funded by?

Funding Sources HRSA receives its discretionary appropriation through the Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education appropriations act. HRSA also began receiving mandatory appropriations from the ACA to support specific programs in FY2010.

How do I get an HRSA grant?

You can find all HRSA funding opportunities on our site and on Grants.gov. Find Opportunities and Submit an Application

1. Find open funding opportunities at Grants.gov.
2. Download the instructions and application from Grants.gov.
3. Complete the application, including all required forms, assurances and certifications.

What is the purpose of HRSA?

The Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA), an agency of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, is the primary federal agency for improving health care to people who are geographically isolated, economically or medically vulnerable.

Is HRSA under NIH?

HRSA: Health Resources and Services Administration; part of HHS. IOM: Institute of Medicine; non-governmental agency. NCPDCID: National Center for preparedness, Detection, and Control of Infectious diseases; part of CCID under CDC. NIAID: National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases; part of NIH.

How are federally qualified health centers funded?

A Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC) strives to help meet the needs of an underserved area or population. As a nonprofit and tax-exempt organization, an FQHC can receive grants from the government, the private sector, and donations in addition to Medicare and Medicaid funding.

Are Fqhc employees federal employees?

As Federal employees, the employees of qualified health centers are immune from lawsuits. The Federal government acts as their primary insurer.

How are Fqhc reimbursed?

In California, FQHCs are reimbursed directly by the state for beneficiaries in the fee-for-service program or by the health plan for visits by their members. The state will make a PMPM clinic-specific payment to the health plan for members assigned to the participating health center.

Are Fqhc profitable?

Federally Qualified Health Centers (FQHCs) in the United States are non-profit entities that are composed of clinical care providers, who operate at comprehensive federal standards.

What is a 330 grant?

Section 330 of the Public Health Service Act created and authorized the health center program and permits the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) to make grants to health centers. Funds from the CHCF now account for 72% of total Section 330 funding.