Medical Forensic Access Initiative

Posted

Office of the Assistant Secretary for Health

Description

This notice solicits applications for practical, data-driven, and scalable projects that support States, Tribal communities, healthcare systems, or community-based organizations in collecting, analyzing, and reporting information related to access to medical forensic examinations for women and girl survivors of sexual assault. Projects funded under this initiative should identify barriers, service gaps, workforce shortages, geographic gaps, wait times, and system-level challenges impacting women and girl survivor access to timely, forensic healthcare services.

Who can apply

  • State governments
  • County governments
  • City or township governments
  • Special district governments
  • Independent school districts
  • Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
  • Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized)
  • Public housing authorities / Indian housing authorities
  • Native American tribal organizations (other than Federally recognized)
  • Nonprofits with 501(c)(3) status (other than higher education)
  • Nonprofits without 501(c)(3) status (other than higher education)
  • Private institutions of higher education
  • For-profit organizations other than small businesses
  • Small businesses

Contact

Gage Dalton<br/>Gage.Dalton@hhs.gov
Gage.Dalton@hhs.gov

Key dates & funding
  • PostedJun 25, 2026
  • ClosesJul 27, 2026
  • Award floor$500,000
  • Award ceiling$1,000,000
  • Program funding$1,000,000
  • Expected awards5
  • CFDA93.088
Categories

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