State Health Access Program (SHAP)
This grant program is to support States ready to implement a health insurance coverage program designed for the uninsured.
Two types of State grants are available:
1) target grants for States focusing on a particular population(s) at $2-4 million a year for 5 years, subject to the availability of funds and; 2) comprehensive grants for large States or those planning more extensive coverage initiatives at $7-10 million a year for 5 years, subject to the availability of funds.
Matching funds and project sustainability beyond the 5-year period are required.
FY 2009 Congressional Appropriations Bill, Public Law 111- 8.
Two types of State grants are available:
1) target grants for States focusing on a particular population(s) at $2-4 million a year for 5 years, subject to the availability of funds and; 2) comprehensive grants for large States or those planning more extensive coverage initiatives at $7-10 million a year for 5 years, subject to the availability of funds.
Matching funds and project sustainability beyond the 5-year period are required.
FY 2009 Congressional Appropriations Bill, Public Law 111- 8.
Related Programs
State Planning Grants Health Care Access for the Uninsured
Department of Health and Human Services
Obtain Full Opportunity Text:
https://grants.hrsa.gov/webExternal/SFO.asp?ID=91D53342-F4C7-468D-8C0E-378212D46837
Additional Information of Eligibility:
The Governor of each State or territory is invited to apply.
The Governor can designate an individual or agency authorized to prepare the State's application on behalf of the State.
Only a State entity can be the official recipient of a grant.
Only one application per State is permitted.
Full Opportunity Web Address:
Contact:
Agency Email Description:
Agency Email:
CallCenter@HRSA.GOV
Date Posted:
2009-04-21
Application Due Date:
2009-06-16
Archive Date:
2009-08-14
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