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Ropes & Gray LLPARRA FundingCategoryHeathResources andServicesProgram NameHealthProfessionWorkforceShortagesFunding Details Released to Date▪ $196 million NHSC LoanRepayment ProgramAmerican Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA) Stimulus Funding ImplementationDepartment/Sub agencyTotal FederalFunds Availablethrough ARRA$196,000,000FundingMechanismDirectPaymentEligibleEntitiesImplementation Steps Taken to Date▪ HHS announced on June 5, 2009 thatapplications are now being accepted.Applications will be accepted continuously untilfunds are expended or until September 30,2010, whichever comes first.Designates Deadline PassedImportant References● ProgramWebsite:● ApplicationInformationBulletin:http://nhsc.hrsa.gov/loanrepayment/http://nhsc.hrsa.gov/loanrepayment/nhsclrpaib.pdf● HHS PressRelease:http://www.hhs.gov/news/press/2009pres/06/20090605a.html▪ Recruitment of Sites: HHS announced onMay 28, 2009 a 16-month funding cycle (June2009 until September 30, 2010) to acceptapplications for loan repayment awards until allfunds are expended. Entities eligible to receiveassignments of Corps members participating inthe loan repayment program must have aHPSA designation, not deny requested healthcare services to individuals because of theirinability to pay, have an agreement with thestate Medicaid agency, and have adetermination by the Secretary to have a needand demand for health manpower in the area.To receive priority assignment, interestedentities must submit an application due byMarch 26, 2010.● FederalRegister Notice:● Site/CommunitiesApplications:http://edocket.access.gpo.gov/2009/pdf/E9-12531.pdfhttp://nhsc.hrsa.gov/communities/apply.htmDirectPaymentUpdated as of October 30, 2009 Page 26▪ HHS announced on July 30, 2009, $6million is available to assist state primary careoffices (PCO). These PCOs are responsiblefor reviewing applications for sites to haveassigned NHSC health care workers. GivenARRA has increased NHSC workers, PCOsworkload will also increase. This funding willhelp PCOs meet this increased demand.Applications were due by August 15, 2009.● GrantAnnouncement:https://grants.hrsa.gov/webexternal/FundingOppDetails.asp?FundingCycleId=22939CF0-7952-40FD-AFC3-DBF352507A69&ViewMode=EU&GoBack=&PrintMode=&OnlineAvailabilityFlag=True&pageNumber=1