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Native Hawaiian Health Care Improvement Act
This announcement solicits applications for the Native Hawaiian Health Care Improvement Act program. The Native Hawaiian Health Care Improvement Act (NHHCIA), as amended (42 U.S.C.
11701 - 11714), states that “it is the policy of the United States in fulfillment of its special responsibilities
and legal obligations to the indigenous people of Hawaii … to (1) raise the health status of Native Hawaiians to the highest possible health level; and (2) provide existing Native Hawaiian health care programs with all resources necessary to effectuate this policy” [see 42 U.S.C.
11702(a)]. The NHHCIA authorizes funding opportunities for the following activities:
· Service grant to Papa Ola Lokahi (POL) for the activities described in the NHHCIA, including the coordination of the health care programs and services provided to Native Hawaiians.
· Service grants to the five recognized community-based Native Hawaiian Health Care Systems (NHHCS) to provide a full range of services identified by the legislation and tailored to fit the needs of their respective island communities.
This Congressional Special Initiative is a limited competition program announcement. This FOA provides instructions to be used by existing recipients under the NHHCIA in preparing applications for funding for fiscal years 2015 through 201 7.
11701 - 11714), states that “it is the policy of the United States in fulfillment of its special responsibilities
and legal obligations to the indigenous people of Hawaii … to (1) raise the health status of Native Hawaiians to the highest possible health level; and (2) provide existing Native Hawaiian health care programs with all resources necessary to effectuate this policy” [see 42 U.S.C.
11702(a)]. The NHHCIA authorizes funding opportunities for the following activities:
· Service grant to Papa Ola Lokahi (POL) for the activities described in the NHHCIA, including the coordination of the health care programs and services provided to Native Hawaiians.
· Service grants to the five recognized community-based Native Hawaiian Health Care Systems (NHHCS) to provide a full range of services identified by the legislation and tailored to fit the needs of their respective island communities.
This Congressional Special Initiative is a limited competition program announcement. This FOA provides instructions to be used by existing recipients under the NHHCIA in preparing applications for funding for fiscal years 2015 through 201 7.
Agency: Department of Health and Human Services
Office: Health Resources and Services Administration
Estimated Funding: $12,339,016
Office: Health Resources and Services Administration
Estimated Funding: $12,339,016
Who's Eligible
Obtain Full Opportunity Text:
Not Available
Additional Information of Eligibility:
To be eligible for funding, an applicant must be one of the following six organizations: Ho`ola Lahui Hawaii, Hui Malama Ola Na Oiwi, Hui No Ke Ola Pono, Ke Ola Mamo, Na Pu’uwai, and Papa Ola Lokahi.
Full Opportunity Web Address:
Contact:
Department of Health and Human Services, Health Resources and Services AdministrationBPHCNH@hrsa.gov
Agency Email Description:
Contact Amy Harbaugh at (301)594-4300 or email BPHCNH@hrsa.gov
Agency Email:
BPHCNH@hrsa.gov
Date Posted:
2015-04-01
Application Due Date:
2015-06-01
Archive Date:
2015-07-31
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