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State Requests Grant Applications for Two New Rounds of HEAL NY Awards

On Jan. 29, the NYS Department of Health (DOH) and the Dormitory Authority of the State of New York released two requests for grant applications (RGAs) for funding under Phases 6 and 7 of the Healthcare Efficiency and Affordability Law for New Yorkers (HEAL NY) program. Applicants can obtain a copy of the RGAs at www.health.state.ny.us/funding.

Phase 6 of HEAL NY is intended to develop new primary care capacity to increase access to care and to enhance the quality and effectiveness of existing services. Applicants may apply for funding to support the establishment or construction of new primary care clinics, or for one or more enhancements. Applications are due Apr. 17, 2008.

Up to $100 million is available under Phase 6. Up to $20 million will be made available for small projects of up to $500,000, and the balance will be for projects in six regions of NYS; these project requests may not exceed $5 million. Hospitals, diagnostic and treatment centers, and governmental public health departments are eligible to apply.

DOH applicant conferences will be held in Albany on Feb. 4, 10:00 a.m.-12:00 noon, and in NYC on Feb. 8, 10:00 a.m.-12:00 noon. Register at healnyprimarycare@health.state.ny.us.

The RGA for Phase 7 is intended to further support the priorities and goals of the Berger Commission. It is available to help facilities eliminate excess capacity and create greater efficiencies; meet the needs of patients affected by Commission mandates; expand services in continuing care facilities; and reduce excess inpatient capacity in favor of ambulatory and community-based care. Funds can be used for construction, renovation, equipment and information technology, and costs that support these goals.

Up to $150 million is available under Phase 7, with funding divided among six regions, including $63 million for NYC, $22 million for Long Island, and $17.6 million for the Hudson Valley. Project requests may not exceed $20 million. Hospitals, nursing homes, and other providers are eligible to apply.

DOH applicant conferences will be held in Albany on Feb. 4, 2:00-4:00 p.m., and in NYC on Feb. 8, 2:00-4:00 p.m. Register at healnyphase7@health.state.ny.us.