Emergency System for Advance Registration of Volunteer Health Professionals

CFDA 93.438 Active Cooperative Agreements (Discretionary Grants)
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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
  • State governments
  • Public nonprofits
  • U.S. territories (incl. universities)
  • Private nonprofits

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.

How to Apply

Application Procedure

2 CFR 200, Uniform Administrative Requirements, Cost Principles, and Audit Requirements for Federal Awards applies to this program.
Grant applications and required forms for this program can be obtained through Grants.gov - FIND. Applicants should visit Grants.gov - FIND for the funding opportunity announcement and Grants.gov - APPLY to download application materials to complete and submit their applications in accordance with the funding opportunity announcement (FOA).

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 30 to 60 days

30 to 60 Days

Program details & compliance

Use of Funds

Allowed Uses

Grant funds may be used for ESAR-VHP related activities only. Grants 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.)When appropriated and apportioned; all funds available will be used for discretionary grant awards.

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. 2 CFR 200, Subpart E - Cost Principles applies to this program.

Reporting & Compliance

Audit Required
Yes

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

Contacts

Virginia Simmons
202-260-0400
400 7th St SW Constitution Center, Washington, DC 20024
Data from SAM.gov Federal Assistance Listings. Source published: 2023-12-13. Spec v1.0. Last synced: 2026-06-02 02:44:05.