Trusted Exchange Framework and Common Agreement (TEFCA) Recognized Coordinating Entity (RCE) Cooperative Agreement (93.347)
Trusted Exchange Framework and Common Agreement (TEFCA) Recognized Coordinating Entity (RCE) Cooperative Agreement (Assistance Listing 93.347) is run by the Office of the National Coordinator for Health Information Technology, part of the Department of Health and Human Services. It awarded $3.1 million in 1 grant from fiscal 2021 to 2025, about $3.1 million per award on average. No funding opportunity is open on Grants.gov right now.
There was 1 award in five years, of $3.1 million.
- Awarded, FY 2021 to 2025$3.1 million
- Grant awards1
- Typical award$3.1 million
- Awarded in FY 2025-$30,092
- Size rank1,704 of 1,823
Key findings
- It is the 1704th largest of 1,823 federal grant programs by five-year awards.
- Awards went to recipients in 1 states and territories.
What the program funds
The purpose of this program is to support efforts to advance the establishment of an interoperable health system that (1) empowers individuals to use their electronic health information to the fullest extent (2) enables providers and communities to deliver smarter, safer, and more efficient care, and (3) promotes innovation at all levels. The Draft Trusted Exchange Framework, released on January 5, 2018, advances the goals of the 21st Century Cures Act (Cures Act) to advance nationwide interoperability by creating a common set of principles, terms, and conditions that facilitate trust between health information networks (HINs). The Draft Trusted Exchange Framework contains two parts: Part A—Principles for Trusted Exchange and Part B—Minimum Required Terms and Conditions for Trusted Exchange. Part A provides guard rails and general principles that HINs and Qualified HINs should follow to engender trust amongst Participants and End Users. Part B provides specific minimum required terms and conditions to be included into a single Common Agreement by a RCE. ONC will review comments received on Part A and Part B to develop a final Trusted Exchange Framework that the RCE would assist in implementing. Part B of the Draft Trusted Exchange Framework is not intended to be an all-encompassing participation agreement, but rather includes provisions to address identified areas of variation across existing network agreements. This funding opportunity announcement seeks to identify a single RCE that will – in collaboration with ONC – incorporate the final Part B requirements into a single Common Agreement to which Qualified HINs and their Participants may voluntarily agree to adhere. Development of a single, all-encompassing agreement that is nationwide in scope will significantly reduce the need for one-off or point-to-point interfaces, which are costly, complex to create and maintain, and an inefficient use of provider and health IT developer resources.
Open opportunities
No opportunity under this program is open or forecast on Grants.gov right now. Programs often post once a year, so the funding history below shows what to expect.
Funding history and past recipients
From fiscal 2021 to 2025, Trusted Exchange Framework and Common Agreement (TEFCA) Recognized Coordinating Entity (RCE) Cooperative Agreement (93.347) awarded $3.1 million across 1 grant award, an average of $3.1 million per award.
| Recipient | State | Awards | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Sequoia Project Inc | Virginia | 1 | $3.1 million |
Who usually wins
Almost all of the money went to nonprofits.
| Recipient type | Awards | Amount | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nonprofits | 1 | $3.1 million | 100% |
By state
Each state below has its own page for this program, with its recipients and yearly totals.
| State | Awards | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Virginia | 1 | $3.1 million |