Updated June 25, 2020, to include FY 2020 Progress Reporting resources
HHS awards more than Half a Billion Dollars across the country to expand COVID-19 testing (5/7/2020)
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Overview
Fiscal year (FY) 2020 Expanding Capacity for Coronavirus Testing (ECT) award provides one-time funding to support health centers to prevent, prepare for, and respond to coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19). Specifically, funds may be used for necessary expenses to purchase, administer, and expand capacity for testing to monitor and suppress COVID-19.
HRSA provided approximately $583 million to Health Center Program award recipients. Each ECT award was calculated using the following formula:
- Base value of $98,329, plus
- $15 per patient reported in the 2019 Uniform Data System (UDS).
Award Implementation
FY 2020 Progress Reporting
Recipients of FY 2020 coronavirus-related 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 ECT award (activity code: H8E) below:
| Report | Reporting Period | Available in EHBs | Due Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | May 1 - June 30, 2020 | July 1, 2020 | July 10, 2020 |
| 2 | July 1 - September 30, 2020 | October 1, 2020 | October 12, 2020 |
- FY 2020 Coronavirus-Related Funding Progress Reporting Requirements Webinar Recording
- COVID-19 Progress Report Template (PDF - 119 KB)
- Coronavirus Supplemental Funding Reporting Category Guide
- COVID-19 Minor Alteration/Renovation Requirement
Reporting Requirements Submission Components
- Reporting Requirement Guidance
- Activity overview
- SF424-A Budget Form (PDF - 1.48 MB)
- Budget narrative
- Budget Narrative with Personnel Justification Table Example (PDF - 166 KB)
- Equipment List Form (if applicable) (PDF - 137 KB)
- Minor alteration and renovation (A/R) information (if applicable)
- Minor A/R Budget Narrative Example (PDF - 165 KB)
- Environmental Information and Documentation Checklist (PDF - 394 KB)
- Schematics and/or floor plans showing the location and dimensions of the proposed renovation area in the existing building
- Other Requirements for Sites Form (PDF - 146 KB)
Scope Adjustments and Changes in Scope
ECT funding must be used for in-scope services and sites that will enhance testing for COVID-19. Funding may support a wide-range of testing and testing-related in-scope activities that may change as COVID-19 needs evolve within your community. You must receive any necessary Scope Adjustment and Change in Scope approvals before implementing a new service, service delivery method, or site in support of your ECT project. See the Scope of Project webpage and related emergency-specific scope of project FAQs and Program Assistance Letter at Emergency Preparedness, Response and Recovery Resources for Health Centers. You should also contact the project officer listed on your notice of award for guidance.
Technical Assistance
Resources
- COVID-19 Health Center Program FAQs
- Coronavirus-Related Funding FAQs
- Instructions to add your H8E grant folder to your HRSA Electronic Handbooks (EHBs) portfolio
Question and Answer Sessions for Applicants
HRSA hosted two, pre-award sessions to help you develop your ECT activities, budget, and budget narrative to respond to the ECT Reporting Requirement.
Session 1: Wednesday, May 13, 2020 1:00 – 2:00 pm ET
Presentation Slides (PDF - 629 KB)
Session 2: Thursday, May 21, 2020 3:30 – 4:30 pm ET
Contacts
Program Information
Email the Project Officer stated on your notice of award.
Budget Information
Email the Grants Management Specialist stated on your notice of award.
EHBs Health Center Program Support
Complete the BPHC Contact Form 
Or, you may contact Health Center Program Support Telephone: 877-464-4772 (select option 1) or Monday through Friday from 7 a.m. - 8 p.m. ET (except federal holidays).
- Choose the Requester Type – click on Applicant
- Choose the Question Type – click on Coronavirus Inquiries (COVID-19)
- Choose the BPHC Sub-category – click on ECT Supplemental Funding- EHBs Questions
* Disclaimer: Persons using assistive technology may not be able to fully access information in this recording. For assistance, please email RAmmon@hrsa.gov or call 301-443-0790.
