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Funding Opportunities for RHC Quality Improvement

  • National Library of Medicine (NLM) Information Systems Grants
  • AHRQ Demonstrating the Value of Health Information Technology Grants
  • Rural Health Outreach and Network Development Grants
  • Funding from the Quality Health Foundation, Robert Wood Johnson Foundation, and the Commonwealth Fund
National Library of Medicine
  • Information Systems Grants
  • Can be used to deliver information resources and services to underserved rural populations
  • Some grantees have used funds to install high-speed internet access for rural providers.
  • Additional information is available at www.nlm.nih.gov/ep
AHRQ
  • Demonstrating the Value of Health Information Technology (HIT) Program
    • FY04 focus on rural HIT
    • $10 million, with a minimum of 20 awards
    • Seeks to explore the value of HIT for improving patient safety and quality
    • Applications closed April 22, winners announced on Sept. 30
    • More information at www.ahrq.gov
Rural Health Outreach and Network Grants Quality Health Foundation Grants
  • Providers in MD, DC, VA, WV, VT, FL, MI and CA are eligible.
  • One year $50,000 grant for improved patient care
  • Non-profit, public and private providers are eligible
  • 2004 application deadline has passed
  • More information at www.qualityhealthfoundation.org
Robert Wood Johnson Foundation Health E-Technologies Initiative
  • Supports research and evaluation of the use of e-technology for healthcare behavior change and disease management
  • $2.45 million available for up eight $400,000 awards
  • 2004 deadline has passed
  • Public, non-profit, and private entities may apply
  • More info is available at www.hetinitiative.org
Commonwealth Fund Quality Improvement Grants
  • Grants include:
    • Quality Improvement
    • Quality of Care for Underserved Populations
    • Child Development and Preventive Care
    • Quality of Care for Frail Elders
  • Non-profit and public agencies are eligible
  • For more information visit www.cmwf.org/grantseekers
  


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