Family to Family Health Information Centers (93.504)
Family to Family Health Information Centers (Assistance Listing 93.504) is run by the Health Resources and Services Administration, part of the Department of Health and Human Services. It awarded $27.0 million in 68 grants from fiscal 2021 to 2025, about $396,619 per award on average. 1 funding opportunity is open or forecast now.
The typical award was $471,993. Half of the 68 awards fell between $375,110 and $472,565, and they ranged from $19,966 to $472,565.
- Awarded, FY 2021 to 2025$27.0 million
- Grant awards68
- Typical award$471,993
- Awarded in FY 2025$5.4 million
- Size rank1,215 of 1,823
- Type of assistanceProject grants
Key findings
- Annual funding fell from $5.7 million in fiscal 2021 to $5.4 million in fiscal 2025.
- It is the 1215th largest of 1,823 federal grant programs by five-year awards.
- The 20 largest recipients received 35% of the money.
- Awards went to recipients in 56 states and territories.
What the program funds
To develop and support Family-to-Family Health Information Centers (F2F HICs) which provide information, education, technical assistance and peer support to families of children and youth with special health care needs (CYSHCN). The Family-to-Family Health Information Centers (1) assist families of children with disabilities or special health care needs to make informed choices about health care in order to promote good treatment decisions, cost-effectiveness, and improved health outcomes; (2) provide information regarding the health care needs of, and resources available for CYSHCN; (3) identify successful health delivery models; (4) develop with representatives of health care providers, managed care organizations, health care purchasers, and appropriate State agencies, a model for collaboration between families of CYSHCN and health professionals; (5) provide training and guidance regarding caring for CYSHCN ; (6) conduct outreach activities to the families of CYSHCN , health professionals, schools, and other appropriate entities and individuals; and (7) are staffed by families of CYSHCN who have expertise in Federal and State public and private health care systems; and by health professionals.
Forecast opportunities
Rules from the program listing
Who can apply
Eligible applicants include public and private entities, including an Indian tribe or tribal organization (as those terms are defined at 25 U.S.C. 450b), faith-based organizations, and community-based organizations. The law limits the site of eligible organizations to the 50 States and the District of Columbia. Although Tribes and tribal organizations may apply, they must meet all applicable requirements, including targeting of all children and youth with special health care needs (CYSHCN) across the State for services. Applicants must have experience related to the “purpose” of the program, the effort must be family-staffed/run, and the effort must have a focus on health for CYSHCN (as defined by the MCH Bureau). For example, if an applicant is a family organization with a history of funding that is condition-specific or related to education, mental health or developmental disabilities, as with any applicant, evidence of health for the broad CYSHCN population must be evident in their application. Applicants MUST demonstrate that they have EXISTING and effective fiduciary, administrative and management systems. If a different fiduciary agency is needed, such as a university, activities must still be family-staffed/run for the entire grant period.
What the money can and cannot pay for
All funds granted should be expended solely for carrying out the approved project in accordance with Section 501(c)(A) of the Social Security Act. Indirect costs that are allowed for administrative costs incurred as a result of the project are limited to 8 percent of direct costs. Student support through stipends, tuition, and fees is not eligible for support.;
Matching requirements
This program has no statutory formula. Matching requirements are not applicable to this assistance listing. MOE requirements are not applicable to this assistance listing.
Deadlines
Contact the headquarters or regional location, as appropriate for application deadlines
Award range and average, in the agency's words
FY 23 act. $9,428 - $89,140 . Average award $83,986 . FY 24 act. $94,832-96,750. Average award $95,357,. FY 24 est. $94,832-$96,750 Average award $96,937.
Funding history and past recipients
From fiscal 2021 to 2025, Family to Family Health Information Centers (93.504) awarded $27.0 million across 68 grant awards, an average of $396,619 per award.
| Recipient | State | Awards | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stone Soup Group | Alaska | 2 | $569,315 |
| Parents Reaching Out to Help, Incorporated | New Mexico | 2 | $472,616 |
| Michigan Public Health Institute | Michigan | 1 | $472,565 |
| South Dakota Parent Connection, Inc | South Dakota | 1 | $472,565 |
| Tennessee Disability Coalition | Tennessee | 1 | $472,565 |
| Parents Available to Help, Inc | Connecticut | 1 | $472,565 |
| Indian Country Grassroots Support | New Mexico | 1 | $472,565 |
| Texas Parent to Parent | Texas | 1 | $472,565 |
| Family Voices of Wisconsin, Inc. | Wisconsin | 1 | $472,565 |
| Families Together Inc | Kansas | 1 | $472,565 |
| Hilopa'a Family to Family, Inc. | Hawaii | 1 | $472,565 |
| Bayou Land Families Helping Families, Inc. | Louisiana | 1 | $472,565 |
| Family Voices of North Dakota Inc | North Dakota | 1 | $472,565 |
| The ARC of Illinois | Illinois | 1 | $472,565 |
| Utah Parent Center, Inc. | Utah | 1 | $472,565 |
| Advocates for Justice & Education Inc | District of Columbia | 1 | $472,565 |
| Arkansas Disability Coalition | Arkansas | 1 | $472,565 |
| Rhode Island Parent Information Network Inc | Rhode Island | 1 | $472,565 |
| Vermont Family Network, Inc. | Vermont | 1 | $472,565 |
| Parent to Parent of Georgia, Inc | Georgia | 1 | $472,565 |
Who usually wins
Nonprofits received 0.4% of the money.
| Recipient type | Awards | Amount | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| Other | 67 | $26.9 million | 100% |
| Nonprofits | 1 | $96,750 | 0.4% |
By state
No state received $1 million or 10 awards from this program, so it has no state pages.
| State | Awards | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| New Mexico | 3 | $945,181 |
| Alaska | 3 | $939,029 |
| Oklahoma | 2 | $837,839 |
| Arkansas | 1 | $472,565 |
| Arizona | 1 | $472,565 |
| Colorado | 2 | $472,565 |
| Connecticut | 1 | $472,565 |
| District of Columbia | 1 | $472,565 |
| Georgia | 1 | $472,565 |
| Illinois | 1 | $472,565 |
| Kansas | 1 | $472,565 |
| Louisiana | 1 | $472,565 |
| Maryland | 1 | $472,565 |
| Michigan | 1 | $472,565 |
| Minnesota | 1 | $472,565 |
| North Dakota | 1 | $472,565 |
| New Jersey | 1 | $472,565 |
| Rhode Island | 1 | $472,565 |
| South Carolina | 1 | $472,565 |
| South Dakota | 1 | $472,565 |
| Tennessee | 1 | $472,565 |
| Texas | 1 | $472,565 |
| Utah | 1 | $472,565 |
| U.S. Virgin Islands | 2 | $472,565 |
| Vermont | 1 | $472,565 |
| Wisconsin | 1 | $472,565 |
| Puerto Rico | 1 | $472,565 |
| Northern Mariana Islands | 1 | $472,565 |
| Indiana | 2 | $472,565 |
| Montana | 1 | $472,565 |
| Pennsylvania | 1 | $472,565 |
| Nebraska | 1 | $472,565 |
| Idaho | 1 | $472,565 |
| Missouri | 1 | $472,562 |
| Oregon | 1 | $472,397 |
| Ohio | 1 | $472,022 |
| Florida | 1 | $471,965 |
| Mississippi | 2 | $471,817 |
| West Virginia | 1 | $470,647 |
| New Hampshire | 1 | $470,477 |
| North Carolina | 2 | $469,744 |
| California | 1 | $468,618 |
| Wyoming | 1 | $467,308 |
| Nevada | 1 | $465,856 |
| Maine | 1 | $465,432 |
| Washington | 1 | $463,830 |
| Massachusetts | 1 | $462,767 |
| Iowa | 1 | $462,253 |
| American Samoa | 1 | $462,217 |
| Delaware | 3 | $460,520 |
| Hawaii | 1 | $443,521 |
| Kentucky | 1 | $399,264 |
| Alabama | 1 | $338,789 |
| Guam | 1 | $326,532 |
| Virginia | 1 | $315,536 |
| New York | 1 | $297,034 |