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Geriatrics Workforce Enhancement Program Competing Supplement

ID: HRSA-21-111 • Type: Posted
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Description

Posted: April 30, 2021, 12:00 a.m. EDT
This notice announces the opportunity for recipients who are currently funded in the Geriatrics Workforce Enhancement Program (HRSA-19-008) to apply for supplemental funding under the Geriatrics Workforce Enhancement Program (GWEP) Competing Supplement. The purpose of this Competing Supplement is to create and deliver COVID-19 specific education and training to the nursing home workforce and nursing home residents and their families and caregivers within the context of the age-friendly health systems framework. This training must address best practices regarding the management and treatment of older adults living in nursing homes, including those living with dementia, those who are at risk of contracting COVID-19 or who are currently ill with COVID-19, their families and caregivers who have been impacted by COVID-19, and families and caregivers of persons who have died of COVID-19.
Posted: April 29, 2021, 12:00 a.m. EDT
Posted: April 29, 2021, 12:00 a.m. EDT
Posted: April 29, 2021, 12:00 a.m. EDT
Background
The Geriatrics Workforce Enhancement Program (GWEP) Competing Supplement is a funding opportunity provided by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services through the Bureau of Health Workforce. The purpose of this Competing Supplement is to create and deliver COVID-19 specific education and training to the nursing home workforce, nursing home residents, and their families and caregivers within the context of the age-friendly health systems framework. The goal is to educate and train the nursing home workforce, residents, families, and caregivers to care for nursing home residents during the COVID-19 pandemic and recovery phase.

Grant Details
The grant aims to develop partnerships with nursing homes and community-based organizations to provide value-based care that improves health outcomes for nursing home residents impacted by COVID-19. It also includes educating and training the nursing home workforce on caring for residents, providing education on COVID-19 vaccines options, administration, delivery, storage, safety, side effects, behavioral and mental health, and disparities in health outcomes related to COVID-19. Additionally, it involves providing outreach to families and caregivers impacted by COVID-19 in nursing homes. The grant also requires the development of two modules addressing health disparities in different regions and a national focus on COVID-19 management and treatment in nursing homes.

Eligibility Requirements
Eligible applicants are recipients currently funded in the Geriatrics Workforce Enhancement Program (HRSA-19-008).

Period of Performance
The period of performance for this grant is from September 1, 2021, through June 30, 2023 (2 years).

Grant Value
$2,000,000 is available annually to fund up to 11 cooperative agreements. Each recipient may apply for a ceiling amount of up to $187,500 per year.
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Overview

Agency
Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) [HHS]
Category of Funding
Health
Funding Instruments
Cooperative Agreement
Grant Program (CFDA)
93.969 - PPHF Geriatric Education Centers
Grant Category
Discretionary
Cost Sharing / Matching Requirement
False
Source
Grants.gov
On 4/30/21 Health Resources and Services Administration posted grant opportunity HRSA-21-111 for Geriatrics Workforce Enhancement Program Competing Supplement with funding of $2.0 million. The grant will be issued under grant program 93.969 PPHF Geriatric Education Centers. It is expected that 11 total grants will be made.

Timing

Posted Date
April 30, 2021, 12:00 a.m. EDT
Closing Date
June 14, 2021, 12:00 a.m. EDT Past Due
Last Updated
April 30, 2021, 5:30 p.m. EDT
Version
1
Archive Date
Aug. 13, 2021

Eligibility

Eligible Applicants
Others (see text field entitled "Additional Information on Eligibility" for clarification)
Additional Info
Eligible applicants are recipients currently funded in the Geriatrics Workforce Enhancement Program (HRSA-19-008).

Award Sizing

Ceiling
$187,500
Floor
Not Listed
Estimated Program Funding
$2,000,000
Estimated Number of Grants
11

Contacts

Contact
Health Resources and Services Administration
Contact Email
ntumosa@hrsa.gov
Email Description
Contact Nina Tumosa at (301)443-5626 or email ntumosa@hrsa.gov
Contact Phone
(301) 443-7432

Documents

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