FUNDING OPPORTUNITY OVERVIEW

HRSA has announced a unique funding opportunity for FQHC Look-Alikes: Expanding Capacity for Coronavirus Testing (HRSA-20-147). This funding has been appropriated by the Paycheck Protection Program and Health Care Enhancement Act. The grant application is due June 2nd. HRSA has predetermined the ceiling of award an eligible Look-Alike can apply for. Check the list of eligible entities to see amounts. The amounts were based on the following methodology: base award of $98,329 plus $15 per patient reported in the 2019 UDS report.

HOW DO WE APPLY?

Look-Alikes must apply for the funding. There is no guarantee you’ll receive funds unless you apply. The application process is completed entirely in Grants.gov, there is no EHB component. Check your Grants.gov accounts to make certain you have access and privileges necessary to download the application and manage it in the Grants.gov Work Space.

NEED HELP?

CLC can assist with all application components, from technical assistance with Grants.gov to budgeting and drafting the narrative for submission. CLC has assisted dozens of FQHC grantees in brainstorming and budgeting expenses for COVID stimulus funds. This funding opportunity - in its scope and requirements - is identical to the most recent round of COVID funding for grantees. The benefit of using CLC for assistance are the many ideas we’ve seen implemented at other health centers to prepare and respond to the COVID pandemic.

CLC has prepared tools and templates to make the process easy and can prepare your organization’s accounting department to handle federal funds, following award. Contact us today to get started immediately. The deadline is just around the corner - do not wait!