Grants for Education, Prevention, and Early Detection of Radiogenic Cancers and Diseases

The Radiation Exposure Screening and Education Program aims to screen individuals described under section 4 (a) (1)(A)(i) and 5(a)(1)(A) of the Radiation Exposure Compensation Act (42 U.S.C. 2210 note) for cancer as a preventative health measure. Als

The Radiation Exposure Screening and Education Program aims to screen individuals described under section 4 (a) (1)(A)(i) and 5(a)(1)(A) of the Radiation Exposure Compensation Act (42 U.S.C. 2210 note) for cancer as a preventative health measure. Also, to provide the appropriate referrals for medical treatment, ensure the provision of appropriate follow-up services, as well as develop and disseminate public information and education programs for the detection, prevention, and treatment of radiogenic cancers and diseases.

State (includes District of Columbia, public institutions of higher education and hospitals), Local (includes State-designated lndian Tribes, excludes institutions of higher education and hospitals, Public nonprofit institution/organization (includes institutions of higher education and hospitals), Federally Recognized lndian Tribal Governments, Specialized group (e.g. health professionals, students, veterans), Native American Organizations (includes lndian groups, cooperatives, corporations, partnerships, associations) The following entities, (located within the approved states of Arizona, Colorado, Idaho, Nevada, New Mexico, North Dakota, Oregon, South Dakota, Texas, Utah, Washington or Wyoming) are eligible to apply for the funds: (1) National Cancer Institute-designated cancer centers; (2) Department of Veterans Affairs hospitals or medical centers; (3) Federally Qualified Health Centers (FQHC), community health centers or hospitals; (4) agencies of any state or local government, includes any state department of health that currently provide direct health care services; (5) IHS health care facilities, including programs provided through tribal contracts, compacts, grants, or cooperative agreements with the IHS and which are determined appropriate to raising the health status of Indians; including federally-recognized Tribal Government and Native American Organizations, and (6) nonprofit organizations.

Pub. L. No. 119-21 made significant changes to the eligibility criteria under RECA. Please refer to the Department of Justice Civil Division RECA website https://www.justice.gov/civil/reca for a complete list of claimant categories that comprise the qualifying individuals RESEP services support.

Awards are made to organizations that develop new or expand existing capacity to provide screening, referrals for medical treatment, education, and eligibility assistance for eligible individuals. Restrictions on the Use of Grant Funds: (1) grant funds may not be used to pay for inpatient services; (2) grant funds may not be used to make cash payments to intended recipients of primary health care services or specialty care; (3) grant funds may not be used to supplant other provider/third party coverage payments available to the patient; and (4) grant funds may not be used to purchase or improve real property (other than minor remodeling of existing improvements to real property) or to purchase major medical equipment without the approval of the HRSA Grants Management Office.

Awards are made to organizations that develop new or expand existing capacity to provide screening, referrals for medical treatment, education, and eligibility assistance for eligible individuals. Restrictions on the Use of Grant Funds: (1) grant funds may not be used to pay for inpatient services; (2) grant funds may not be used to make cash payments to intended recipients of primary health care services or specialty care; (3) grant funds may not be used to supplant other provider/third party coverage payments available to the patient; and (4) grant funds may not be used to purchase or improve real property (other than minor remodeling of existing improvements to real property) or to purchase major medical equipment without the approval of the HRSA Grants Management Office.

Awards are made annually. After funds are issued, funds are released in accordance with payment procedures of DHHS, which may be an Electronic Transfer System or monthly cash request system.

An applicant should consult the office or official designated as the single point of contact in his or her state for more information on the process the state requires to be followed in applying for assistance, if the state has selected the program for review.

(1) Need and Readiness -- the extent to which the applicant can demonstrate a need for these services in their area and their readiness to provide them; (2) Response --the extent to which the applicant can demonstrate their strength and feasibility of the proposed approach to meeting the service area and user needs; (3) Evaluative Measures -- the extent to which the applicant can describes the strength of the plan to evaluate RESEP and assess whether stated objectives were met through program activities; (4) Impact -- The extent to which the application provides clear evidence of a positive impact on the health of the user population and the strength of the plan for how problem areas or unmet objectives will be remedied after they are identified; (5) Resources/Capabilities-- the extent to which project personnel are qualified by training and/or experience to implement and carry out the projects; and (6) Support Requested -- the extent to which the applicant's budget for the scope of the proposed activities.

Notification is made in writing by a Notice of Award.

Approximately 180 days.

RESEP awards may be made for up to 3-year project periods. Subject to availability of funds, after initial awards, projects may be renewed non-competitively contingent upon submission and approval of an application, availability of appropriated funds, and awardee's satisfactory performance.