Manage the FY 2023 COVID-19 Bridge Funding Award

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• How to submit
• Resources for your award
• Technical assistance
• Key award details
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How to submit

Read Bridge Funding Post-Award Submission Guidance

Submit your response in HRSA Electronic Handbooks EHBs. 

Find resources for your award

Frequently asked questions (FAQ)

Bridge funding FAQ

Submission aids

• Bridge Funding Budget Narrative Sample
• SF-424A: Budget Information Form (PDF - 147 KB)
• Add a grant to your EHBs portfolio (add your H8L grant folder)

Find technical assistance

Federal resources

• CDC Bridge Access Program
• October 5, 2023 HRSA-CDC Bridge Access Program webinar slides 
• CDC Bridge Access Program - Information for Health Centers
• CDC Communications Toolkit for Partners (PDF - 436 KB)
• CDC to Launch “Bridge Access Program” in Fall 2023 to Provide Free COVID-19 Vaccines to Uninsured and Underinsured Adults (7/13/23)
• HHS Bridge Access Program For COVID-19 Vaccines and Treatments’ to Maintain Access to COVID-19 Care for the Uninsured (4/18/23)
• CDC Vaccines for Children Program

HRSA resources

• COVID-19 Therapeutics Program
• COVID-19 Testing Supply Program
• COVID-19 Information for Health Centers and Partners 
• COVID-19 Public Education Campaign  
• CDC COVID-19 Vaccination Program Operational Guidance 
• Health Center Resource Clearinghouse 
• Legislative Mandates in Grants Management for FY 2023 (PDF - 105 KB) 

Get key award details

We awarded about $81.1 million in one-time Bridge funding to:

• Health Center Program (H80) award recipients 
• Health Center Program look-alikes that received American Rescue Plan (L2C) awards 

Each FY 2023 COVID-19 Bridge Funding Award includes:

$10,029 plus $11.53 per uninsured patient reported in the 2022 Uniform Data System.

You’ll use these funds to continue fair access to COVID-19 testing, vaccination, and treatment.

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