Family-to-Family Health Information Centers

Brief Synopsis from Sponsor: The Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) is accepting applications for the Family-to-Family Health Information Centers. The purpose of this program is to provide information, education, technical assistance, and peer support to families of children and youth with special health care needs (CYSHCN) and the professionals who serve them.

Please read full opportunity linked above before submitting your application.

Sponsor Funding: Estimated Number and Type of Award(s): Up to 59 grants
Estimated Annual Award Amount: Up to $96,750 per award subject to the availability of appropriated funds

Be aware: Multiple applications from an organization are not allowable. You can only apply to one of the target areas described in Program-Specific Instructions: (1) states, (2) U.S. Territories, or (3) American Indians/ Alaska Natives. UofL will decide which to submit via internal review.

Anyone interested in submitting for this program must first submit an internal application to , with copy to the applicable research dean, by 5 p.m. on the date listed above, including the following materials:

  • A summary of the proposal (maximum two pages);
  • A paragraph describing why you would be the most competitive candidate for this program;
  • Your current curriculum vitae;
  • A cover page that contains:
    • The name of this funding opportunity and title of your proposal;
    • Your name, position, and UofL office contact information;
    • Collaborator names, positions, and institutions (if applicable).

Reviewers will judge proposals as they would in any peer review process, so PIs are urged to put forward competitive internal proposals. Along with typical criteria, reviewers will evaluate internal proposals based on their fit with the sponsor’s articulated goals and criteria as well as the UofL strategic goals.

The above internal application materials should be submitted via email as a single .PDF file to by the internal deadline listed above.

If you have any questions, please
Email:
Director of Research Development and Support
Research Development & Strategic Initiatives
Office of the EVP – Research & Innovation
300 E. Market Street, Suite 300
Louisville, KY 40202-1959