Rural Health Network Planning Grant--Apply Now!

ORHP recently announced the release of the Rural Health Network Planning Grant Guidance. This is a one-year program which focuses on the development of an integrated health care network. Some examples of activities that can be conducted with the funds include: conducing a needs assessment, hiring a HIT consultant to determine HIT readiness, the development an economic impact plan and the development of a strategic and business plan. The award amount an applicant can request up to is $85K.

All applications must be submitted through http://www.grants.gov/ where applicants can click on Find Grant Opportunities, Basic Search and type in the funding opportunity number: HRSA-11-085 or CFDA number 93.912. All applications are required to be submitted electronically (no paper applications will be allowed to be submitted this year). Applications are due by October 8th, 2010. ORHP strongly encourages applicants submit their applications ahead of the due date to avoid any technical problems.

There will be a Technical Assistance Conference Call on Tuesday, August 31, 2010 at 2:00 PM ET. This call will provide further information on program purpose and requirements.

The number to access the call is:

• Telephone Number: 1-888-810-3951
• Passcode: Network Planning

This call will be recorded for playback. Playback will be available until October 6th, 2010 at: 888.567.0495.  For further questions on the Network Planning Program, please contact Eileen Holloran, eholloran@hrsa.gov or 301.443.7529.