It is expected that the proposed projects will support the SBHC in providing more effective, efficient, and quality health care.
Applicants must also demonstrate how their proposal will lead to improvements in access to health services for children at a SBHC.
A funding preference will
credit:
be used for this announcement.
In order to be eligible for the funding preference, applicants must certify that the SBHC site(s) serves a large population of children eligible for medical assistance under the State Medicaid plan under title XIX of the Social Security Act (the Act) or under a waiver of such plan or children eligible for child health assistance under the State child health plan under title XXI of the Act (42 U.S.C.
1397aa et seq.).
An eligible applicant may submit one application proposing a maximum of 10 projects including any combination of site-specific, stand-alone facility projects and one project to purchase moveable equipment and supplies for multiple SBHC sites.
Applicants may not request SBHCC funds to support the provision of health services, personnel or other operational expenses.
All applicants requesting funding for a SBHCC grant must use the guidance provided in this funding opportunity announcement.
It should be reviewed thoroughly prior to making a decision to apply.