GE146254
Project Grant
Overview
Grant Description
Community Project Funding/Congressionally Directed Spending - Non-Construction - Project Abstract
The Arc of the Ozarks - Mercy Autism Diagnostic and Treatment Clinic – Branson
448 State Hwy 248, Branson, Missouri 65616
Tim Dygon, Executive Vice President
417-864-7887 ext. 3235
tdygon@thearcoftheozarks.org
www.thearcoftheozarks.org
Community Project Funding Grant Request: $800,000
2021 Grant Funds Award - $10,000 O'Reilly Charity Championship for Clinic Family Advocate Personnel Costs.
Description:
Located in Branson, Missouri, this project will provide comprehensive autism evaluations and therapeutic services for children and their families who reside in Southwest Missouri and surrounding counties. Through the evaluation process, families will receive diagnostic clarity as well as a multidisciplinary support plan to address their child's unique needs.
This collaborative project with Mercy and The Arc aligns with best practice standards, includes a multi-disciplinary approach to diagnostics and therapies, and provides early-intervention therapies and strategies designed to support children on the autism spectrum and improve long-term outcomes.
The prevalence of ASD has been increasing over the past few decades and has accelerated even more during this past decade. According to the Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), autism is identified in 1 in 44 children in the United States.
Many barriers exist for parents and their families that prevent early diagnosis and limit therapeutic services. A significant barrier is the long waitlists for autism evaluations, which is presently longer than 6 months in Southwest Missouri. There are presently five autism clinics in Missouri with the closest in Columbia, Missouri - 160 miles away. Many families are underinsured and do not have adequate resources to travel outside the area to obtain services.
With a formal diagnosis required to determine eligibility for community support and special education services, a local autism clinic for the children and families of Southwest Missouri is necessary to increase access to diagnostic and therapy services. This clinic will not deny service to anyone in need.
The Arc of the Ozarks will offer no-cost advocacy services that connect families to local resources and services that the individual needs. This project will fund start-up and operational expenses through FY22.
The Arc of the Ozarks - Mercy Autism Diagnostic and Treatment Clinic – Branson
448 State Hwy 248, Branson, Missouri 65616
Tim Dygon, Executive Vice President
417-864-7887 ext. 3235
tdygon@thearcoftheozarks.org
www.thearcoftheozarks.org
Community Project Funding Grant Request: $800,000
2021 Grant Funds Award - $10,000 O'Reilly Charity Championship for Clinic Family Advocate Personnel Costs.
Description:
Located in Branson, Missouri, this project will provide comprehensive autism evaluations and therapeutic services for children and their families who reside in Southwest Missouri and surrounding counties. Through the evaluation process, families will receive diagnostic clarity as well as a multidisciplinary support plan to address their child's unique needs.
This collaborative project with Mercy and The Arc aligns with best practice standards, includes a multi-disciplinary approach to diagnostics and therapies, and provides early-intervention therapies and strategies designed to support children on the autism spectrum and improve long-term outcomes.
The prevalence of ASD has been increasing over the past few decades and has accelerated even more during this past decade. According to the Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), autism is identified in 1 in 44 children in the United States.
Many barriers exist for parents and their families that prevent early diagnosis and limit therapeutic services. A significant barrier is the long waitlists for autism evaluations, which is presently longer than 6 months in Southwest Missouri. There are presently five autism clinics in Missouri with the closest in Columbia, Missouri - 160 miles away. Many families are underinsured and do not have adequate resources to travel outside the area to obtain services.
With a formal diagnosis required to determine eligibility for community support and special education services, a local autism clinic for the children and families of Southwest Missouri is necessary to increase access to diagnostic and therapy services. This clinic will not deny service to anyone in need.
The Arc of the Ozarks will offer no-cost advocacy services that connect families to local resources and services that the individual needs. This project will fund start-up and operational expenses through FY22.
Awardee
Funding Goals
NOT APPLICABLE
Grant Program (CFDA)
Awarding / Funding Agency
Place of Performance
Branson,
Missouri
United States
Geographic Scope
City-Wide
Related Opportunity
HRSA-22-135
Analysis Notes
Amendment Since initial award the End Date has been extended from 07/31/23 to 07/31/24.
The Arc Of The Ozarks was awarded
Project Grant GE146254
worth $800,000
from the HRSA Office of Federal Assistance Management in August 2022 with work to be completed primarily in Branson Missouri United States.
The grant
has a duration of 2 years and
was awarded through assistance program 93.493 Congressional Directives.
Status
(Complete)
Last Modified 6/5/25
Period of Performance
8/1/22
Start Date
7/31/24
End Date
Funding Split
$800.0K
Federal Obligation
$0.0
Non-Federal Obligation
$800.0K
Total Obligated
Activity Timeline
Transaction History
Modifications to GE146254
Additional Detail
Award ID FAIN
GE146254
SAI Number
GE146254-2729619037
Award ID URI
SAI UNAVAILABLE
Awardee Classifications
Other
Awarding Office
75RJ00 HRSA Office of Federal Assistance Management
Funding Office
75RR00 HRSA HEALTHCARE SYSTEMS BUREAU
Awardee UEI
JK1XJFB4UZK5
Awardee CAGE
8KH33
Performance District
MO-07
Senators
Joshua Hawley
Eric Schmitt
Eric Schmitt
Budget Funding
| Federal Account | Budget Subfunction | Object Class | Total | Percentage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Program Management, Health Resources and Services Administration, Health and Human Services (075-0361) | Health care services | Grants, subsidies, and contributions (41.0) | $800,000 | 100% |
Modified: 6/5/25