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.
Presentation Slides (PDF - 350 KB)
H8F Question and Answer Session 1
- Thursday, April 8, 2021 from 1:00-2:00 PM ET
- Phone number: 833-568-8864
- Webinar ID: 160 299 2757
- Join the webinar
H8F Question and Answer Session 2
- Wednesday, April 28, 2021 from 2:00 – 3:00 PM ET
- Phone number: 833-568-8864
- Webinar ID: 160 386 9890
- Join the webinar
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 - 262 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
HRSA will notify you when quarterly progress reports are due and post resources to this webpage.
Resources
- 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 Requester Type – click on Applicant
- Choose the Question Type – click on Coronavirus Inquiries (COVID-19)
- Choose the BPHC Sub Category – click on ARP Health Center (H8F) Funding
Or call 877-464-4772 Monday – Friday (except federal holidays).
