OpportunityTitle: State Health Access Program (SHAP)
AdditionalInformationOnEligibility: The Governor of each State or territory is invited to apply. The Governor can designate an individual or agency authorized to prepare the State&apos;s application on behalf of the State. Only a State entity can be the official recipient of a grant. Only one application per State is permitted.
Description: This grant program is to support States ready to implement a health insurance coverage program designed for the uninsured. Two types of State grants are available: 1) target grants for States focusing on a particular population(s) at $2-4 million a year for 5 years, subject to the availability of funds and; 2) comprehensive grants for large States or those planning more extensive coverage initiatives at $7-10 million a year for 5 years, subject to the availability of funds. Matching funds and project sustainability beyond the 5-year period are required. FY 2009 Congressional Appropriations Bill, Public Law 111-8.
GrantorContactEmailDescription: Contact HRSA Call Center at 877-Go4-HRSA/877-464-4772;301-998-7373 or email
GrantorContactText: CallCenter@HRSA.GOV&lt;br/&gt;CallCenter@HRSA.GOV&lt;br/&gt;