Project Grant U3N45414

This $3.1 million project grant from the Department of Health and Human Services' Health Resources and Services Administration, under the Rural Health Care Services Outreach, Rural Health Network Development and Small Health Care Provider Quality Improvement program (CFDA 93.912), will support workforce development efforts in rural Oregon through July 2025. The Oregon Health & Science University will coordinate training 127 community health workers across six rural counties to expand...

This $11,775,211 Cooperative Agreement award from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Office of the Assistant Secretary for Preparedness and Response (CFDA 93.889 - National Bioterrorism Hospital Preparedness Program) supports enhancing healthcare systems' readiness and resilience to respond to public health emergencies, terrorism, and large-scale medical crises. The award aims to strengthen hospital and healthcare coalition capabilities, integrate military medical personnel into...

This federal Project Grant award of $600,000 was provided by the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) under the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Projects of Regional and National Significance program (CFDA 93.243). The funding supports the Upper Pine River Fire Protection District in Colorado in offering high-quality training for approximately 50 EMS providers annually over the 2-year award period. The training covers EMS skills, motivational interviewing,...

This $800,000 federal Project Grant award from the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) under the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Projects of Regional and National Significance (CFDA 93.243) program will fund an EMR to EMT workforce pipeline program in Illinois EMS Region 5. In the first year, the grant will provide free EMR training and licensing for 25 students, with additional curriculum on mental health and substance use disorders. In the second year,...

This federal Cooperative Agreement award, provided by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Office of the Assistant Secretary for Preparedness and Response under the National Bioterrorism Hospital Preparedness Program (CFDA 93.889), is designed to enhance healthcare system preparedness and response capabilities across Washington state. The $22,296,162 award, effective from July 1, 2024 to June 30, 2029, will fund the Washington State Department of Health to strengthen...

The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, through the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Projects of Regional and National Significance (CFDA 93.243) program, awarded a $796,532 Project Grant to the Clark County Fire District NO. 3 Fireman's Association. The grant, which has an award date of September 30, 2024 and a completion date of September 29, 2026, will fund the "EMS Training Enhancement Through the Use...

The Hawaii Department of Health was awarded a $540,000 Project Grant from the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) under the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Projects of Regional and National Significance (CFDA 93.243) program. This grant, titled "MALAMA FIRST RESPONDERS: SUPPORT EMS PERSONNEL SERVING RURAL HAWAII THROUGH TRAINING, RESOURCES, AND ENHANCEMENT OF PEER-TO-PEER NETWORK", is designed to: 1) Expand and support existing EMS trainings...

This $150,000 Project Grant award from the U.S. Department of Transportation's Federal Railroad Administration (CFDA 20.301 - Railroad Safety) provides funding for training programs and equipment rehabilitation to enhance the preparedness of emergency responders, emergency medical technicians, police, and fire personnel to respond to railroad emergencies. The key activities supported by this grant include training sessions, exercises and drills, and the production of training videos focused on...

The U.S. Department of Justice's Office of Community Oriented Policing Services (COPS Office) awarded a $200,000 Cooperative Agreement (CFDA 16.710 - Public Safety Partnership and Community Policing Grants) to the International Association of Chiefs of Police (IACP) to create and implement programs and resources that support officer mental health and wellness. Key deliverables include: sustaining a secure community of practice microsite to foster collaboration and facilitate peer learning;...

The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) awarded a $1,040,656 Project Grant to the Alaska Native Tribal Health Consortium (ANTHC) under the Mental and Behavioral Health Education and Training Grants program (CFDA 93.732). The funding will support the development and expansion of the behavioral health workforce to increase access to mental health services, particularly in rural and medically underserved areas of Alaska, through...