Health Center Controlled Networks (HCCN)

Overview

Health Center Controlled Networks (HCCNs) are networks of health centers that work together to strengthen and leverage health information technology (IT) to improve health centers’ operational and clinical practices that result in better health outcomes for the communities they serve. Through the fiscal year (FY) 2022 HCCN competitive notice of funding opportunity, HRSA will make approximately 49 awards. HCCNs will use this funding to support health centers in leveraging health IT and data to deliver high-quality, culturally competent, equitable, and comprehensive primary health care, with a specific focus on improvements in:

• Clinical quality,
• Patient-centered care, and
• Provider and staff well-being.

This funding is authorized by Section 330(e)(1)(C) of the Public Health Service Act, (42 U.S.C. 254b(e)(1)(C)). 

Who Can Apply

Eligible applicants include domestic public or private entities. Domestic faith-based and community-based organizations, Tribes, and tribal organizations are also eligible to apply.

Additionally, eligible applicants must be either: 

• Currently funded or newly formed HCCNs that are at least majority controlled and, as applicable, at least majority owned by Health Center Program award recipients; or
• Health Center Program (H80) award recipients, funded for at least the two consecutive preceding years, applying on behalf of an HCCN.

See the FY 2022 HCCN competitive notice of funding opportunity for full eligibility criteria. 

How to Apply

HCCN applications require a two-phase submission process:

• Phase 1 - Grants.gov: Must be completed and successfully submitted to Grants.gov by 11:59 p.m. ET on February 1, 2022.
• Phase 2 - EHBs: Must be completed and successfully submitted by 5:00 p.m. ET on March 2, 2022.

Applicant Technical Assistance Resources

• HRSA SF-424 Two-Tier Application Guide (PDF - 718 KB)
• FY 2022 EHBs Application User Guide (PDF - 1 MB) 

Application Resources

• FY 2022 HCCN Notice of Funding Opportunity (HRSA-22-009 (PDF - 524 KB)) 
• FY 2022 HCCN NOFO Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

• FY 2022 HCCN NOFO TA Presentation Slides - Updated (PDF - 526 KB)

• FY 2022 HCCN NOFO Second Q&A Webinar
• FY 2022 HCCN NOFO Second Q&A Presentation Slides (PDF - 333 KB) 
• Sample Project Work Plan (PDF - 152 KB) 
• Project Work Plan Sample Topics for Activities (PDF - 154 KB) 
• Sample Communication Plan (PDF - 128 KB)
• Sample Budget Narrative (PDF - 212 KB)
• Sample Progress Report Table (PDF - 184 KB) 
• Sample Staffing Plan (PDF - 140 KB)

Health IT Resources

Additional Resources

• Health Center Program Strategic Partnerships
• HHS Grants Policy Statement (PDF - 1 MB)
• HHS Policy on Promoting Efficient Spending: Use of Appropriated Funds for Conferences and Meetings, Food, Promotional Items, and Printing and Publications
• HRSA Data Warehouse
• HRSA Electronic Handbooks (EHBs) Registration and Help
• HRSA Health Center Data and Reporting
• Sign up to receive the weekly HRSA Primary Health Care Digest
• HRSA Uniform Data System (UDS) Resources
• Legislative Mandates in Grants Management for FY 2021 (PDF - 105 KB)

Contacts

Application Information

HCCN Technical Assistance Response Team
Complete the BPHC Contact Form

Select “Health Center” on Question screen, “Applications” for Issue Type, and “Health Center Controlled Networks (HCCN)” for Issue Sub-type

Budget Implementation Information

Mona Thompson: mthompson@hrsa.gov
Grants Management Specialist
Office of Financial Assistance and Management

Grants.gov Contact Center

Telephone: 800-518-4726 (International Callers, please dial 606-545-5035)
Email: support@grants.gov
Self-Service Knowledge Base

HRSA Electronic Handbooks Support

Health Center Program Support
Complete the BPHC Contact Form
Select on “EHBs” Question screen, “Application-Systems Question” for Issue Type and “Health Center Controlled Networks (HCCN)” for Issue Sub-type
Telephone: 877-464-4772