Guide to Understanding Florida's FQHCs and 330 Expansion ...

2. Applicant describes the extent to which Federal section 330 funds will be used to expand
services and capacity to provide services. If the applicant is purchasing/taking
over/assuming a clinic(s) operation as part of the proposal, the applicant must demonstrate
the level of continued commitment and collaboration of the other organization to assure
the viability of the clinic operation.
3. Applicant demonstrates that the Federal grant funds requested are being used to leverage
other sources of funding and that alternative sources of revenue (i.e., Medicaid, SCHIP,
and other third party resources) are being maximized to support the operation of the new
access point(s).
4. Applicant demonstrates that the Business Plan goals and objectives are targeted to activities
related to the new access point and demonstrate appropriate financial planning in the
development of the proposal and for the long-term success of the project.
In addition to the above criteria, applicants requesting funding for a new access point(s) for
the following types(s) of health center must also respond to the following criteria:
FOR SBHC APPLICANTS:
(a) Applicant itemizes the estimated value of in-kind resources (including equipment, rent,
personnel, renovations and alterations).
FOR PHPC APPLICANTS:
(a) Applicant demonstrates no more than 20 percent of the grant funds will be used for
outreach activities.
Are There Any Specific Guidelines For Developing The Budget
The following is provided as a guideline in developing the Federal budget request: $150 Federal grant
dollars per general community user, $200 Federal grant dollars per migrant/seasonal farmworker
user, homeless user, public housing user and school-based health center user.
The budget should be consistent with the health care and business plans presented in the application.
Form 424A is the basis for the budget presentation that will enable reviewers to make judgments as to
the appropriateness and reasonableness of the proposed costs as they relate to the Project Description,
Health Care Plan and Business Plan Each budget should be accompanied by a complete and
comprehensive Budget Narrative that provides an explanation for each budget line item. Applicants
must present three complete 12-month budgets (For years 1, 2 and 3).
See www.fachc.org/cd_presidents%20initiative.htm for a sample Form 424A and budget narrative.
The BPHC recognizes that budgeted operational costs and income may be lower in year 1 due to
gradual ascent to full capacity; and it is also anticipated that year 1 may appropriately include some
unique one-time costs such as equipment and alterations/renovations. It is expected that the year 2
and year 3 budgets, will represent the organization at full operational capacity.
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