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

Overview

The American Rescue Plan Act provides one-time funding (H8F) for a 2-year period of performance to support health centers funded under the Health Center Program to prevent, mitigate, and respond to coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) and to enhance health care services and infrastructure.

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

H8F Award Submission Requirement

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 - 968 KB) (PDF - 986 KB) for how to complete and submit the:

• SF424-A Budget Form (PDF - 131 KB)
• Sample Budget Narrative with Personnel Justification Table (PDF - 477 KB)
• Federal Object Class Category Form (PDF - 199 KB)
• Project Overview Form (PDF - 214 KB)
• Equipment List (PDF - 169 KB) (if applicable)
• Minor alteration and renovation (A/R) information (if applicable)
  • Other Requirements for Sites Form and instructions (PDF - 201 KB)
  • Sample Minor A/R Project Budget Justification (PDF - 145 KB) (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 - 61 KB)
  • Property Information

Scope Adjustments and Changes in Scope

You must receive any necessary Scope Adjustment and Change in Scope approvals before implementing a new service, service delivery method, site, or location in support of your H8F project activities. 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. This information is specified for the ARP award (activity code: H8F) below:

ARP H8F Progress Report User Guide

Contacts

Program Information

Complete the BPHC Contact Form

• Choose the Question Type – click on Coronavirus Inquiries (COVID-19)
• Choose the BPHC Sub Category – click on ARP Health Center (H8F) Funding

Budget Information

Email the Grants Management Specialist stated on your notice of award.

EHBs Health Center Program Support

Complete the BPHC Contact Form

• Choose the Question Type – click on Coronavirus Inquiries (COVID-19)
• Choose the BPHC Sub Category – click on ARP Health Center (H8F) Funding - EHBs questions

Or call 877-464-4772 Monday – Friday (except federal holidays).