See the H8F Award Submission Guidance and submit your reply to the H8F Award Submission requirement in HRSA Electronic Handbooks (EHBs) by 11:59 p.m. ET on May 31, 2021.
Question and Answer Sessions
HRSA will host two sessions to help you develop your response to the H8F Award Submission requirement.
H8F Question and Answer Session 1
- April 8, 2021 Recording
- April 8, 2021 Presentation Slides (PDF - 530 KB)
H8F Question and Answer Session 2
- April 28, 2021 Recording
- April 28, 2021 Presentation Slides (PDF - 589 KB)
H8F Alterations and Renovations Question and Answer Session
- August 12, 2021 Recording
- August 12, 2021 Presentation Slides (PDF - 475 KB)
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 - 986 KB) for how to complete and submit the:
- SF424-A Budget Form (PDF - 1.5 MB)
- 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 (if applicable) (PDF - 160 KB)
- Minor alteration and renovation (A/R) information (if applicable)
- Other Requirements for Sites Form and instructions (PDF - 202 KB)
- Sample Minor A/R Project Budget Justification (PDF - 146 KB) (updated: 4/8/21)
- Environmental Information and Documentation Checklist (PDF - 393 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:
| Report | Reporting Period | Available in EHBs | Due Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | April 1 - June 30, 2021 | July 1, 2021 | July 14, 2021 |
| 2 | July 1 - September 30, 2021 | October 1, 2021 | October 14, 2021 |
| 3 | October 1 - December 31, 2021 | January 1, 2022 | TBD |
| 4 | January 1 - March 31, 2022 | April 1, 2022 | TBD |
| 5 | April 1 - June 30, 2022 | July 1, 2022 | TBD |
| 6 | July 1 - September 30, 2022 | October 1, 2022 | TBD |
| 7 | October 1 - December 31, 2022 | January 1, 2023 | TBD |
| 8 | January 1 - March 31, 2023 | April 1, 2023 | TBD |
ARP H8F Progress Report User Guide
Resources
- H8F example activities
- American Rescue Plan Funding FAQs
- COVID-19 Health Center Program FAQs
- COVID-19 Information for Health Centers and Partners
- Health Center COVID-19 Vaccine Program
- Instructions to add your H8F grant folder to your EHBs portfolio
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).
