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Ropes & Gray LLPARRA FundingCategoryHeathResources andServicesProgram NameHealthProfessionWorkforceShortagesFunding Details Released to Date▪ $24 million NHSC ScholarshipProgram▪ $20 million NHSC State LoanRepayment Program which givesmoney to states to operate theirown loan repayment programAmerican Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA) Stimulus Funding ImplementationDepartment/Sub agencyTotal FederalFunds Availablethrough ARRA$24,000,000FundingMechanismDirectPaymentEligibleEntitiesPrimaryHealth CareStudents$20,000,000 Grants States$10,000,000Implementation Steps Taken to Date▪ Applications for the Scholarship programwere open March 5, 2009 and were due April6 2009. Awards will be awarded starting in theSummer 2009.▪ According to the implementation plan,Applications were due Spring 2009 and grantswill be awarded in Summer 2009. Eligibilityrequirements and benefits vary by state fortheir loan repayment programs to healthprofessionals. Contact individual states fordetails.▪ HRSA announced on July 8, 2009 a newgrant opportunity for the State LoanRepayment Program. Applications were dueon August 7, 2009. They will make 16 awards.Grants will be for a 2-year period starting onSeptember 30, 2009 through September 29,2011. Program guidance has been publishedwhich is available through the grantannouncement.▪ HHS announced on September 30, 2009that 18 awards were made totaling 5.8 millionDesignates Deadline PassedImportant References● ProgramWebsite:● ProgramWebsite:● GrantAnnouncement:● Grantees:http://nhsc.hrsa.gov/applications/scholarship/http://nhsc.bhpr.hrsa.gov/join_us/slrp.asphttps://grants.hrsa.gov/webexternal/FundingOppDetails.asp?FundingCycleId=AF3E8365-7B5A-45BC-8748-90D2528349F1&ViewMode=EU&GoBack=&PrintMode=&OnlineAvailabilityFlag=True&pageNumber=1http://granteefind.hrsa.gov/searchbyprogram.aspx?select=H56&index=59&year=Updated as of October 30, 2009 Page 28