RFA-HS-24-004-Full-Announcement.html

This document is a Request for Application (RFA) for the State-based Healthcare Extension Cooperatives to Accelerate Implementation of Actionable Knowledge into Practice (U19) federal grant opportunity.

The RFA invites applications to establish and support State-based Healthcare Extension Cooperatives (Cooperatives) that will engage key stakeholders, build capacity, conduct evaluations, and provide support to improve patient-centered healthcare delivery for medically underserved populations, with a focus on behavioral healthcare. Eligible applicant types include city/township governments, higher education institutions, non-profits, and small businesses, among others. The grant is funded through the Department of Health and Human Services' Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality under the Research on Healthcare Costs, Quality and Outcomes program (CFDA 93.226). The anticipated award amount is up to $1.5 million per year for up to 5 years. The application deadline is June 1, 2024, and awards are expected to be made in September 2024.