NACHC Mobile Health Advancement Awards

Priority: ⚫ DEADLINE PASSED Original Deadline: June 23, 2025

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⚠️ DEADLINE STATUS

Action Required: Monitor NACHC website for 2026 grant cycle announcement.

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⚠️ CRITICAL ELIGIBILITY RESTRICTION

Academic medical centers (including FIU HWCOM) are NOT directly eligible for NACHC grants.

Only Section 330-funded FQHCs and FQHC Look-Alikes with NACHC membership in good standing can apply.

Partnership Strategy Required: FIU must partner with an eligible FQHC to access this funding. The FQHC would be the lead applicant, with NHELP providing mobile health services as a subcontractor or partner.

Potential FQHC Partners in Miami-Dade:

• Community Health of South Florida (CHI)
• Jessie Trice Community Health System
• Borinquen Health Care Center
• Miami Beach Community Health Center

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Quick Facts

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Critical Action Required

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Funding Details

• Award Amount: $20,000 (fixed)
• Duration: 12 months
• Number of Awards: Limited
• Cost Sharing: Not required

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Eligibility

• Community Health Centers (CHCs)
• Health center look-alikes
• Organizations providing mobile health services
• Membership Requirement: NACHC membership likely required

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Application Requirements

• Verify NACHC membership status
• Online application through NACHC portal
• Mobile health program description
• Service area and population data
• Budget for $20,000 allocation
• Outcomes and impact metrics

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Strategic Alignment

Recommended Route

Route 4: NHELP as Vehicle - Direct fit for mobile health infrastructure

Why This Fits - PERFECT ALIGNMENT

1. Mobile Health Expertise: NeighborhoodHELP is literally a mobile health program
2. 15+ Year Track Record: Extensive mobile health delivery experience
3. Innovation: FIU Thrive AI integration distinguishes from competitors
4. Community Reach: Documented service to underserved populations

Alignment Scores

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Application Strategy

Recommended Framing

"NeighborhoodHELP, FIU Herbert Wertheim College of Medicine's 15-year mobile health program, seeks to advance mobile healthcare delivery through integration of the FIU Thrive AI-powered screening platform, expanding our capacity to identify and address social determinants of health in Miami-Dade's underserved communities..."

Key Points to Emphasize

1. Proven Track Record: 15+ years of mobile health operations
2. Innovation: AI-powered SDOH screening (FIU Thrive)
3. Student Training: Medical education integrated with community health
4. Scalable Model: Replicable approach for other health centers

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Timeline

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Contacts

• NACHC Website: nachc.org
• Mobile Health Resources: nachc.org/focus-areas/mobile-health
• FIU Contact: Verify membership through Grants Office

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Membership Verification Checklist

• Contact FIU HWCOM administration
• Check NACHC membership database
• If not member: Assess membership cost/benefits
• If member: Confirm good standing status

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Supporting Documents Needed

In This Folder

• application/ - Application materials
• research/ - NACHC funder research
• drafts/ - Application drafts
• supporting-docs/ - Service metrics, letters

Data to Compile

• Number of mobile health encounters (annual)
• Service area demographics
• Conditions screened/identified
• Referral completion rates
• Student training hours
• Community partnerships list