Grants to Increase Organ Donation
Program Funding
Annual program obligations reported to SAM.gov.
Funded Projects
Examples of what this program has supported.
Public Education for Living Organ Donation Reimbursement Program (PE-LODRP): This is a new program with a goal to increase access to, and awareness of, financial assistance for living organ donation, particularly among medically underserved communities, through outreach and education. There are no accomplishments yet.
Program Objective
Living Organ Donation Reimbursement Program: The goal of this program is to provide reimbursement for qualified expenses to eligible living organ donors effectively and efficiently, in accordance with established program eligibility guidelines.
Public Education for Living Organ Donation Reimbursement Program: The goal of this program is to increase access to financial support for potential living organ donors, particularly individuals from medically underserved communities.
Eligibility
Eligible Applicants
- U.S. State Government
- U.S. Territory Government
- Federally Recognized Tribal Government
- State
- Territorial
- Tribal
- Nonprofit Organization
- Not-for-Profit Organization
- Other Special District Government
Living Organ Donation Reimbursement Program and the Public Education for Living Organ Donation Reimbursement Program: Individuals are not eligible to apply. These types of domestic organizations may apply: Institutions of higher education Public institutions of higher education Private institutions of higher education Non-profit entities Non-profits having a 501(c)(3) IRS status Non-profits with an IRS status other than 501(c)(3) Private for-profit entities For-profit organizations Small businesses Public entities State governments, including the District of Columbia, domestic territories, and Freely Associated States County governments City or township governments Special district governments Independent school districts Tribes and tribal organizations Native American tribal governments Native American tribal organizations
Beneficiaries
- Unrestricted by Individual Type
Program eligibility guidelines for the Living Organ Donation Reimbursement Program can be found here: https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2020/09/22/2020-20805/reimbursement-of-travel-and-subsistence-expenses-toward-living-organ-donation-program-eligibility
How to Apply
Award Procedure
Notification is made in writing by a Notice of Award.
Decision Timeline
- Approval: > 180 Days
Up to 200 days from application deadline
Program details & compliance
Description
Living Organ Donation Reimbursement Program: This national program provides reimbursement for qualified expenses associated with living organ donation, including dependent care, lost wages, and travel for evaluation, surgery, and follow-up visits. The current three-year cooperative agreement (September 1, 2025 – August 31, 2028) was awarded in FY 2025. Public Education for Living Organ Donation Reimbursement Program: HRSA awarded one cooperative agreement in FY 2025 to increase access to financial support for potential living organ donors, particularly those from medically underserved communities. The current cooperative agreement runs from September 1, 2025 through August 31, 2028.
Mission Categories
Primary: General Health and Medical
Other categories:
General Health and Medical
Use of Funds
Allowed Uses
Program eligibility guidelines for the Living Organ Donation Reimbursement Program can be found here: https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2020/09/22/2020-20805/reimbursement-of-travel-and-subsistence-expenses-toward-living-organ-donation-program-eligibility
Restrictions
Living Organ Donation Reimbursement Program : Funds made available through this program cannot be used for the following purposes: 1) To reimburse prospective or current living organ donors when payment for qualified reimbursement expenses has been made, or can reasonably be expected to be made: (1) under any State compensation program, under an insurance policy, or under any Federal or State health benefits program; (2) by an entity that provides health services on a prepaid basis; or (3) by the recipient of the organ. 2) Reimbursement of blood, marrow, or tissue donation expenses. 3) Construction. 4) Equipment not related to project activities. Public Education for Living Organ Donation Reimbursement Program: Funds made available through this program cannot be used for the following purposes: 1) Education/outreach related to the reimbursement of blood, marrow, or tissue donation expenses. 2) Construction. 3) Equipment not related to project activities. 4) The direct provision of clinical services. Please note that the purpose of this program is to fund outreach and educational activities only.
Required Documentation
Applicants should review the individual HRSA notice of funding opportunity under this AL program for any required proof or certifications which must be submitted prior to or simultaneous with submission of an application package.
2 CFR 200, Subpart E - Cost Principles 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