Grants for Education, Prevention, and Early Detection of Radiogenic Cancers and Diseases
Program Funding
Annual program obligations reported to SAM.gov.
Funded Projects
Examples of what this program has supported.
Program Objective
The Radiation Exposure Screening and Education Program aims to screen individuals described under section 4 (a) (1)(A)(i) and 5(a)(1)(A) of the Radiation Exposure Compensation Act (42 U.S.C. 2210 note) for cancer as a preventative health measure. Also, to provide the appropriate referrals for medical treatment, ensure the provision of appropriate follow-up services, as well as develop and disseminate public information and education programs for the detection, prevention, and treatment of radiogenic cancers and diseases.
Eligibility
Eligible Applicants
- U.S. State Government
- Local Government Consortium
- Federally Recognized Tribal Government
- Nonprofit Organization
State (includes District of Columbia, public institutions of higher education and hospitals), Local (includes State-designated lndian Tribes, excludes institutions of higher education and hospitals, Public nonprofit institution/organization (includes institutions of higher education and hospitals), Federally Recognized lndian Tribal Governments, Specialized group (e.g. health professionals, students, veterans), Native American Organizations (includes lndian groups, cooperatives, corporations, partnerships, associations)
The following entities, (located within the approved states of Arizona, Colorado, Idaho, Nevada, New Mexico, North Dakota, Oregon, South Dakota, Texas, Utah, Washington or Wyoming) are eligible to apply for the funds: (1) National Cancer Institute-designated cancer centers; (2) Department of Veterans Affairs hospitals or medical centers; (3) Federally Qualified Health Centers (FQHC), community health centers or hospitals; (4) agencies of any state or local government, includes any state department of health that currently provide direct health care services; (5) IHS health care facilities, including programs provided through tribal contracts, compacts, grants, or cooperative agreements with the IHS and which are determined appropriate to raising the health status of Indians; including federally-recognized Tribal Government and Native American Organizations, and (6) nonprofit organizations.
Beneficiaries
- U.S. State Government
- Federally Recognized Tribal Government
- Nonprofit Organization
- Local Government Consortium
Pub. L. No. 119-21 made significant changes to the eligibility criteria under RECA. Please refer to the Department of Justice Civil Division RECA website https://www.justice.gov/civil/reca for a complete list of claimant categories that comprise the qualifying individuals RESEP services support.
How to Apply
Award Procedure
Notification is made in writing by a Notice of Award.
Decision Timeline
- Approval: > 180 Days
Approximately 180 days.
Program details & compliance
Description
The Radiation Exposure Screening and Education Program aims to screen individuals described under section 4 (a) (1)(A)(i) and 5(a)(1)(A) of the Radiation Exposure Compensation Act (42 U.S.C. 2210 note) for cancer as a preventative health measure. Also, to provide the appropriate referrals for medical treatment, ensure the provision of appropriate follow-up services, as well as develop and disseminate public information and education programs for the detection, prevention, and treatment of radiogenic cancers and diseases.
Mission Categories
Primary: General Health and Medical
Use of Funds
Allowed Uses
Awards are made to organizations that develop new or expand existing capacity to provide screening, referrals for medical treatment, education, and eligibility assistance for eligible individuals. Restrictions on the Use of Grant Funds: (1) grant funds may not be used to pay for inpatient services; (2) grant funds may not be used to make cash payments to intended recipients of primary health care services or specialty care; (3) grant funds may not be used to supplant other provider/third party coverage payments available to the patient; and (4) grant funds may not be used to purchase or improve real property (other than minor remodeling of existing improvements to real property) or to purchase major medical equipment without the approval of the HRSA Grants Management Office.
Required Documentation
Applicants should review the individual HRSA notice of funding opportunity issued under this listing 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