NEW STYLE: FY 2021 American Rescue Plan Funding for Health Centers (H8F)

On this page:

• Summary
• Award Recipients
• Submission Requirements
• Scope Adjustments and Changes in Scope
• Progress Reporting
• Resources
• Contacts

Summary

HRSA provided approximately $6.1 billion to Health Center Program award recipients. Each H8F award was calculated using the following formula:

• Base value of $500,000 plus
• $125 per patient reported in the 2019 Uniform Data System (UDS), plus
• $250 per uninsured patient reported in the 2019 UDS

To learn more about this funding opportunity, read the press release: Biden Administration Invests More Than $6 Billion from the American Rescue Plan into Community Health Centers Nationwide (4/1/21)

Award Recipients

On xx, HRSA announced the list of awarded recipients for this funding. 

View award recipients

Submission Requirements

Review the H8F example activities and allowable uses of funds to help develop your project. See the H8F Award Submission Guidance and the H8F Award Submission Quick Reference Guide for EHBs (PDF) (PDF - 986 KB) for how to complete and submit the:

• SF424-A Budget Form (PDF - 133 KB)
• Sample Budget Narrative with Personnel Justification Table (PDF)
• Federal Object Class Category Form (PDF)
• Project Overview Form (PDF)
• Equipment List (PDF) (if applicable)
• Minor alteration and renovation (A/R) information (if applicable)
  • Other Requirements for Sites Form and instructions (PDF)
  • Sample Minor A/R Project Budget Justification (PDF) (updated: 4/8/21)
  • Environmental Information and Documentation Checklist (PDF - 512 KB)
  • Schematics and/or floor plans showing the location and dimensions of the proposed renovation area in the existing building
  • Landlord Letter of Consent Sample (PDF)
  • Property Information

Scope Adjustments and Changes in Scope

Before implementing a new service, service delivery method, site, or location in support of your H8F project activities, you must receive any necessary Scope Adjustment and Change in Scope approvals. See the Scope of Project webpage and related emergency-specific scope of project FAQs and Program Assistance Letter at Considerations for Health Center Scope of Project and the COVID-19 Public Health Emergency. Contact the Program Official listed on your notice of award for guidance.

Progress Reporting

FY 2021-23 Progress Reporting

Recipients of FY 2021 American Rescue Plan supplemental awards for health centers are required to submit quarterly progress reports. These reports have different reporting periods and due dates. See the ARP H8F Progress Report User Guide for more information. 

Reporting periods and due dates for the ARP award (activity code: H8F):