Emergency System for Advance Registration of Volunteer Health Professionals
Program Objective
To establish and maintain a national interoperable network of state systems. Each system is maintained by a State or group of States for the purpose of verifying the credentials, certifications, licenses, relevant training, and hospital privileges of health care professionals who volunteer to provide health services during a public health emergency.
Eligibility
Eligible Applicants
- State
- U.S. Territory Government
- Other
State health departments of all 50 States, the District of Columbia, the nation's three largest municipalities (New York City, Chicago and Los Angeles County), the Commonwealths of Puerto Rico and the Northern Mariana Islands, the territories of American Samoa, Guam and the United States Virgin Islands, the Federated States of Micronesia, and the Republics of Palau and the Marshall Islands.
Beneficiaries
- U.S. Territory Government
- State
- Local
- Other
All State health departments listed above, hospitals and supporting health care systems.
Private nonprofit institution/organization
Major Metropolis (over 250,000)
Public nonprofit institution/organization
Other public institution/organization
How to Apply
Award Procedure
Applications that successfully proceed through initial screening (as outlined in the FOA) will be objectively reviewed based upon the review criteria specified in the FOA. Applications selected for funding will be processed and the applicant notified in writing through the issuance of a Notice of Award from the Office of the Assistant Secretary for Preparedness and Response.
Decision Timeline
- Approval: From 90 to 120 days
Program details & compliance
Description
To establish and maintain a national interoperable network of state systems. Each system is maintained by a State or group of States for the purpose of verifying the credentials, certifications, licenses, relevant training, and hospital privileges of health care professionals who volunteer to provide health services during a public health emergency.
Mission Categories
Primary: Disaster Relief
Use of Funds
Allowed Uses
Grant funds may be used for ESAR-VHP related activities only.
Restrictions
Grant funds may not be used for construction and/or major rehabilitation of buildings. Grants funds may not be used for basic research (e.g. scientific or medical experiments).
Required Documentation
Applicants should review the individual ASPR funding opportunity announcement issued under this CFDA program for any proof or certifications which must be submitted prior to or simultaneous with submission of an application package. OMB Circular A-122 applies to this program.
Reporting & Compliance
Applicable 2 CFR 200 Subparts
- Subpart B — General Provisions
- Subpart C — Pre-Federal Award Requirements
- Subpart D — Post-Federal Award Requirements
- Subpart E — Cost Principles
- Subpart F — Audit Requirements