Native Hawaiian Health Scholarship Program Administrative Support

The Native Hawaiian Health Scholarship Program (NHHSP) Administrative Support opportunity, identified by funding number HRSA-25-073, is administered by the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) through its Bureau of Health Workforce, specifically the Division of Health Careers and Financial Support. This program operates under the statutory authority of 42 U.S.C. § 11709 and is aimed at improving the health outcomes of Native Hawaiians by increasing the number of qualified Native Hawaiian health care providers. This grant supports the continued partnership with Papa Ola Lokahi (POL), a community-based organization designated under the Native Hawaiian Health Care Improvement Act of 1992. The primary objective of this cooperative agreement is to provide administrative support to the NHHSP, which awards scholarships to Native Hawaiian students pursuing careers in health professions. In return, these students commit to delivering primary health care services to Native Hawaiians throughout the state of Hawaii. The scholarship covers tuition and required fees, which are paid directly to the educational institution. Other reasonable costs and a monthly stipend are paid directly to participants. However, this specific administrative funding opportunity does not cover those participant payments; it supports POL’s administration of the program. The scope of administrative support includes managing participant recruitment, verifying student enrollment and academic standing, confirming scholarship payments, monitoring compliance, facilitating placement in underserved Native Hawaiian communities, and submitting various forms of documentation to HRSA. In addition, the program emphasizes cultural and linguistic competency in health care delivery, ensuring that health professionals are adequately prepared to serve Native Hawaiian communities effectively. The grant spans a five-year period beginning August 1, 2025, through July 31, 2030, with annual funding of up to $500,000 contingent upon continued congressional appropriation, satisfactory performance, and federal interest. Only Papa Ola Lokahi is eligible to apply for this opportunity, as per 42 U.S.C. § 11709(a). Individuals benefiting from the program must be Native Hawaiian and meet certain requirements under 42 U.S.C. § 254l(b). All applicants must comply with federal laws, regulations, and HRSA’s Grants Management expectations, including the development of a high-level work plan, performance evaluations, participant tracking, and data reporting. There is no cost-sharing or matching requirement for this grant, and only one application is allowed per applicant. Applications are due by 11:59 p.m. Eastern Time on July 15, 2025, and must be submitted via Grants.gov. The expected award date is July 1, 2025, and the project start date is August 1, 2025. Registration with SAM.gov and Grants.gov is required in advance. A planning meeting with HRSA is encouraged prior to submission. Supporting documents such as letters of agreement, staffing plans, biographical sketches, and a detailed project narrative must be included with the application package. For assistance, applicants can contact Dr. Brandon C. Wood at bwood@hrsa.gov for program and eligibility questions or Kim Ross at kross@hrsa.gov for financial and budget-related queries. Technical help is also available through Grants.gov and the SAM.gov Federal Service Desk.

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