Opportunity Information: Apply for HRSA 17 025
The Radiation Exposure Screening and Education Program (RESEP) is a discretionary grant opportunity from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA). The program is administered within HRSA by the Federal Office of Rural Health Policy (FORHP) and was developed in consultation with the National Institutes of Health (NIH) and the Indian Health Service (IHS). Its overall focus is to support community-facing efforts that address health risks connected to radiation exposure by pairing education, screening, care navigation, and claim-support services for people who may qualify for assistance under the Radiation Exposure Compensation Act (RECA).
At the core of the program is an expectation that funded applicants will build or strengthen education initiatives aligned with RESEP goals. That includes actively disseminating clear, practical information about radiogenic diseases (illnesses linked to radiation exposure), emphasizing why early detection matters, and helping affected or at-risk individuals understand symptoms, screening options, and when to seek care. Education is not treated as a standalone outreach activity; it is intended to drive informed participation in screening and to help individuals move from awareness to timely medical evaluation.
A second major component is direct screening for eligible individuals, specifically for cancer and other radiogenic diseases. The program is structured to support identifying people who meet eligibility criteria, offering or arranging appropriate screening services, and reducing barriers that often keep rural or underserved populations from getting evaluated early. Screening activities are expected to connect logically to the education work, meaning programs should be designed so that individuals who learn about radiogenic risks can realistically access screening and follow-up.
RESEP also requires strong referral and care coordination functions. When screenings or clinical evaluations indicate the need for treatment or additional diagnostic work, grantees are expected to provide appropriate referrals for medical care. This typically implies building relationships with providers and systems that can deliver diagnostic services and treatment, and helping patients navigate next steps rather than simply handing them a list of resources. The intent is to make the program useful in real-world circumstances where patients may need help scheduling appointments, understanding recommendations, and overcoming transportation, cost, or administrative hurdles.
A defining priority of this funding opportunity is assistance with Radiation Exposure Compensation Act (RECA) claims. While education, screening, and referrals are all required elements, the announcement makes clear that grantees should prioritize helping eligible individuals document, submit, and successfully file new RECA claims. This includes facilitating the paperwork and evidence-gathering required for claims, helping individuals understand eligibility and documentation standards, and supporting the overall claims process from start to finish. The notice underscores the programmatic importance of this function by citing performance from program year 2015, when RESEP clinics contributed to an average of 35 successful RECA claims per clinic, suggesting that claim support is not just a peripheral service but a central measure of impact.
From the funding opportunity details provided, the opportunity is listed as HRSA-17-025 under CFDA 93.257, using a grant funding instrument, with an expected number of eight awards. The award ceiling is listed as 0 in the provided data (which typically indicates that the ceiling was not specified in that field rather than implying zero funding). The original application closing date was March 6, 2017, and the opportunity was created January 5, 2017. Eligibility is broadly indicated as "Others," with additional eligibility specifics referenced as being in a separate eligibility clarification section of the full announcement.
In practical terms, RESEP is designed to fund organizations that can operate as both public health educators and service navigators: informing communities about radiation-related health risks, delivering or coordinating screening for radiogenic disease, ensuring people who need care are connected to treatment, and, critically, helping eligible individuals complete and successfully submit RECA compensation claims. The program ties public health action to a concrete legal/benefits pathway, aiming to improve health outcomes through early detection while also helping affected individuals access compensation mechanisms established by federal law.Apply for HRSA 17 025
- The Department of Health and Human Services, Health Resources and Services Administration in the health sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Radiation Exposure Screening and Education Program" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 93.257.
- This funding opportunity was created on Jan 05, 2017.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Mar 06, 2017. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 8 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: Others (see text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility for clarification).
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Radiation Exposure Screening and Education Program (RESEP) Grant FAQs
What is the Radiation Exposure Screening and Education Program (RESEP)?
RESEP is a discretionary grant opportunity from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), administered by the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) through the Federal Office of Rural Health Policy (FORHP). The program supports community-facing efforts that address health risks connected to radiation exposure by combining education, screening, care navigation, referrals, and support for Radiation Exposure Compensation Act (RECA) claims.
Which federal agency administers RESEP?
RESEP is administered within HRSA by the Federal Office of Rural Health Policy (FORHP), under the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS).
Was RESEP developed with input from other federal health agencies?
Yes. RESEP was developed in consultation with the National Institutes of Health (NIH) and the Indian Health Service (IHS).
What is the overall goal or focus of RESEP?
The overall focus is to support community-facing efforts that reduce health risks associated with radiation exposure by pairing education about radiogenic diseases with screening, care coordination, and assistance for people who may qualify for compensation under RECA.
What are "radiogenic diseases" in the context of this program?
Radiogenic diseases are illnesses linked to radiation exposure. RESEP emphasizes clear, practical education about these conditions, including symptoms, screening options, and when to seek medical evaluation.
What are the main required components of a RESEP-funded project?
Based on the information provided, RESEP expects funded applicants to implement all of the following: (1) education initiatives aligned with RESEP goals, (2) direct screening for cancer and other radiogenic diseases for eligible individuals, (3) strong referral and care coordination for individuals needing further evaluation or treatment, and (4) prioritized assistance with RECA claims.
Is education considered a standalone outreach activity under RESEP?
No. Education is intended to drive informed participation in screening and help individuals move from awareness to timely medical evaluation. Education activities are expected to connect logically to screening and follow-up services.
What types of education activities does RESEP expect grantees to deliver?
RESEP expects grantees to actively disseminate clear and practical information about radiogenic diseases, explain why early detection matters, and help affected or at-risk individuals understand symptoms, screening options, and when to seek care.
What screening services are expected under RESEP?
RESEP includes direct screening for eligible individuals, specifically for cancer and other radiogenic diseases. Programs are expected to identify people who meet eligibility criteria, offer or arrange appropriate screening, and reduce barriers to early evaluation for rural or underserved populations.
How should the screening component relate to the education component?
Screening is expected to connect directly to the education work. The program should be designed so that people who receive education about radiogenic risks can realistically access screening and obtain follow-up when needed.
What does RESEP require regarding referrals and care coordination?
RESEP requires strong referral and care coordination functions. When screenings or clinical evaluations indicate a need for additional diagnostic work or treatment, grantees are expected to provide appropriate referrals and help patients navigate next steps, including overcoming barriers like transportation, cost, or administrative hurdles.
Does RESEP expect grantees to simply provide resource lists for medical care?
No. The intent is for grantees to go beyond handing out a list of resources by helping people schedule appointments, understand recommendations, and navigate real-world barriers to accessing diagnostic services and treatment.
How important is RECA claims assistance within RESEP?
RECA claims assistance is a defining priority. While education, screening, and referrals are required, the opportunity emphasizes that grantees should prioritize helping eligible individuals document, submit, and successfully file new RECA claims, supporting the claims process from start to finish.
What kind of RECA claim support activities are expected?
RESEP claim-support expectations include helping individuals understand RECA eligibility and documentation standards, facilitating paperwork, assisting with evidence gathering, and supporting the overall submission process to help eligible individuals file new claims successfully.
Is there any performance context provided about RECA claims outcomes?
Yes. The notice references program year 2015 performance, stating that RESEP clinics contributed to an average of 35 successful RECA claims per clinic, reinforcing that claims support is a central measure of impact.
What funding mechanism is used for this opportunity?
The opportunity uses a grant funding instrument.
What is the opportunity number and CFDA listing provided?
The opportunity is listed as HRSA-17-025 under CFDA 93.257.
How many awards were expected?
The expected number of awards is eight.
What is the award ceiling for RESEP?
The provided data lists the award ceiling as 0. This typically indicates the ceiling was not specified in that particular field, rather than meaning the award amount is zero.
What were the key dates listed for this opportunity?
The opportunity was created on January 5, 2017, and the original application closing date was March 6, 2017.
Who is eligible to apply based on the information provided?
Eligibility is broadly indicated as "Others." Additional eligibility specifics are referenced as being in a separate eligibility clarification section of the full announcement.
What kinds of organizations does RESEP seem designed to fund?
RESEP is designed to fund organizations that can operate as public health educators and service navigators by informing communities about radiation-related health risks, delivering or coordinating screening for radiogenic disease, connecting people to medical care through referrals and coordination, and providing hands-on assistance with RECA compensation claims.
How does RESEP connect public health services to compensation support?
RESEP ties education and early detection efforts (screening and care navigation) to a concrete legal/benefits pathway by prioritizing support for RECA claims, aiming to improve health outcomes and help eligible individuals access compensation mechanisms established by federal law.
Which populations does RESEP emphasize reaching?
The program highlights addressing barriers that often affect rural or underserved populations in accessing early evaluation and follow-up, while focusing on people who may be affected by or at risk due to radiation exposure and who may qualify for RECA assistance.
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