National Center for Health Workforce Analysis
Program Funding
Annual program obligations reported to SAM.gov.
Funded Projects
Examples of what this program has supported.
Program Objective
To provide for the development of information describing and analyzing the health care workforce and workforce-related issues in order to provide necessary information for decision-making regarding future directions in health professions in response to societal and professional needs. Grants under this assistance listing are Health Workforce Research Centers -- to increase the amount of high quality, impartial, policy-relevant research on the health workforce and to assist decision-makers at the federal, state and local levels to better understand health workforce needs to ensure access to high quality, efficient health care.
Eligibility
Eligible Applicants
- U.S. State Government
- Local
- Nonprofit Organization
- Federally Recognized Tribal Government
- Tribal Government (other)
- Other
Those eligible to apply are: state or local governments, a state workforce investment board, public health or health professions schools, schools of medicine, schools of nursing, universities, academic health centers, community-based health facilities, and other appropriate public or private nonprofit entities, including faith based and community based organizations. Federally Recognized Indian Tribal Government and Native American Organizations may apply if they are otherwise eligible.
Beneficiaries
- U.S. State Government
- Local
- Nonprofit Organization
- Federally Recognized Tribal Government
- Tribal Government (other)
Those who will ultimately benefit from these grants are the local, state, and federal legislators, planners, and policy makers, as well as the public, who will receive the information needed to better understand health workforce issues and trends and to make evidenced-based health workforce decisions.
How to Apply
Award Procedure
Notification of award is made in writing (electronic) through a Notice of Award.
Decision Timeline
- Approval: From 120 to 180 days
Approximately 120 - 180 days after receipt of applications.
Program details & compliance
Description
To provide for the development of information describing and analyzing the health care workforce and workforce-related issues in order to provide necessary information for decision-making regarding future directions in health professions in response to societal and professional needs. Grants under this assistance listing are Health Workforce Research Centers — to increase the amount of high quality, impartial, policy-relevant research on the health workforce and to assist decision-makers at the federal, state and local levels to better understand health workforce needs to ensure access to high quality, efficient health care.
Mission Categories
Primary: Health Education
Use of Funds
Allowed Uses
Funds can be used to provide for the collecting, analyzing, and reporting of data related to health workforce, including targeted information collection and research on high priority workforce questions, technical assistance to local and regional entities to support the development of a nonfederal analytic and research infrastructure related to health workforce-related issues, and program evaluation and assessment efforts.
Required Documentation
Applicants should review the individual HRSA Notice of Funding Opportunity issued under this assistance listing for any required proof or certifications which must be submitted with an application package. 2 CFR 200, Subpart E - Cost Principles applies to this program.
Matching Requirements
Some cooperative agreements may require a matching requirement for State and local studies; refer to the Notice of Funding Opportunity for specific information.
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