Federal Register #2026-06802

One-Year Extension Award for Rural Health Quality Improvement and Delta States Network Development Programs

This award notice announces a one-year funded extension for two major rural health grant programs administered by the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA), part of the Department of Health and Human Services: - Government Buyer: - Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) - Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) - Federal Office of Rural Health Policy - Programs and Services Awarded: - Small Health Care Provider Quality Improvement Program - 21 awards (2022 cohort) - Supports rural primary care providers in quality improvement, care coordination, chronic disease management, and health outcomes - Delta States Network Development Program - 12 awards (2023 cohort) - Supports organizations in eight Delta states to develop integrated health care networks and improve rural health care access and quality - Total Award Value: $15,928,583 - $3,987,189 for Quality Improvement Program - $11,941,394 for Delta States Program - Unique/Notable Requirements: - Focus on rural health care delivery and network development - Emphasis on chronic disease management and health outcomes in underserved communities, especially in the Mississippi Delta region - Extension allows recipients to continue and expand project activities - No specific OEMs or commercial vendors are involved, as these are grant awards to healthcare organizations and networks - Places of Performance: - Multiple rural locations across the United States, including cities in AR, LA, MS, AL, MO, TN, GA, NM, CA, OH, WA, WV, NY, IN, KS, WI, CO, PA, KY, and IL - Contracting office: Health Resources and Services Administration

Description

The Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) announces a one-year funded extension for two programs: the Small Health Care Provider Quality Improvement Program and the Delta States Network Development Program. The extension supports 21 award recipients from the 2022 cohort of the Quality Improvement Program and 12 award recipients from the 2023 cohort of the Delta States Program, extending their project periods by one year through July 31, 2027. These programs aim to improve rural health care quality, delivery, and network development in targeted regions, with funding authorized for up to five years.

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