RFGA2025-013 Health Start Home Visiting Program

The Health Start Home Visiting Program (RFGA2025-013) is a state-wide initiative administered by the Arizona Department of Health Services (ADHS) aimed at providing evidence-informed home visitation services to families at risk of poor health outcomes throughout Arizona. The program leverages the Arizona Health Start Home Visiting model to educate, support, and advocate for families using Community Health Workers (CHWs) who reflect the cultural, ethnic, and socioeconomic characteristics of the communities they serve. This initiative is designed to connect vulnerable families with community-based family health care services and educational resources to promote optimal health outcomes. Funding for this grant is provided through a combination of Arizona State Lottery funds and the Federal Maternal, Infant, and Early Childhood Home Visiting (MIECHV) Program, which is administered by the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA). The total funding available for the grant program is approximately $3,312,000 annually, to be distributed among up to fourteen sub-grantees each grant year for a period of five years, ending in June 2030. The ADHS reserves the right to adjust funding allocations based on changes in state lottery funding, MIECHV funding, or failure to meet program objectives as outlined in the RFGA. Eligible applicants include state and local governments, tribal entities, federally qualified health centers, and not-for-profit 501(c)(3) organizations. The application process requires applicants to complete a series of attachments, including budget workbooks, narrative responses, and community assessments. Submissions are to be made electronically through the State of Arizona’s eCivis system, with all required documents uploaded as separate attachments. Applicants must ensure their submissions adhere to format requirements, including single-sided pages, Arial 10-point font, and specific organizational structure. Applications are due by June 26, 2025, at 3:00 PM local Arizona time. A mandatory pre-application conference is scheduled for June 5, 2025, from 11:30 AM to 12:30 PM via Google Meet. Applicants are strongly encouraged to attend to gain clarity on application requirements and guidelines. Questions related to the application process should be submitted via the eCivis contact page no later than five days prior to the application deadline. Lucas Terry, Senior Procurement Specialist at ADHS, serves as the primary contact for application-related inquiries. He can be reached via email at lucas.terry@azdhs.gov or by phone at (480) 521-2825. The grant operates on a cost-reimbursement basis, with grantees required to submit itemized budget justifications and expenditure reports for reimbursement. Funds must be allocated in accordance with federal and state guidelines, including the MIECHV Program Policy Manual and the ADHS Guidance for Federal Award Management. Funds are also subject to federal and state audit requirements, and grantees are responsible for ensuring compliance with all applicable fiscal management policies. ADHS reserves the right to negotiate funding allocations, request modifications to applications, and conduct discussions to clarify or amend submissions. Additionally, ADHS may issue multiple awards to ensure service coverage across different regions within Arizona. Applicants are advised to maintain copies of all submissions and to routinely monitor the eCivis portal for solicitation amendments and updates.

Applicants are advised to attend the pre-application conference to clarify application requirements, review the MIECHV Program Policy Manual, and adhere strictly to the formatting and submission guidelines outlined in the application instructions.