Centers of Excellence (COE)
About This Grant
The Centers of Excellence Program provides grants to health professions schools and other public and nonprofit health or educational entities to assist schools in supporting programs of excellence in health professions education for under-represented minority individuals.
By statute, the Centers of Excellence Program awards funding to organizations to operate programs that establish, strengthen, and expand activities to enhance the academic performance of underrepresented minority students and improve information resources, clinical education, curricula related to minority health issues. Through strategic partnerships, grant recipients develop a large competitive applicant pool, establish a pipeline for health professions careers, enhance academic performance, expand the capacity of schools to recruit faculty, and provide training to students at community-based health facilities. Additionally, the Centers of Excellence Program supports faculty and student research on health issues particularly affecting underrepresented minority groups.
Grant Summary
Centers of Excellence (COE) is a Health Resources and Services Administration grant providing up to $686K for university. This is a forecast: it is not yet open for applications, and the estimated deadline is 2027-02-02. Check eligibility and apply with FindGrants.
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Eligibility
- Eligible entities are accredited allopathic schools of medicine, osteopathic medicine, dentistry, pharmacy, and graduate programs in behavioral or mental health.
How to Apply
Up to $686K
Estimated 2027-02-02
- 1Confirm your organization is eligible for Centers of Excellence (COE) from Health Resources and Services Administration, checking organization type, location, and any population or project requirements.
- 2Gather the required documents and information, including your organization details, project plan, and budget figures.
- 3Draft your application narrative and budget addressing the funder's priorities and review criteria. FindGrants can draft each section for you to review and edit.
- 4Review every section against the requirements checklist, then export a submission-ready application pack and submit it to Health Resources and Services Administration before the deadline.
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Centers of Excellence (COE): Frequently Asked Questions
Who is eligible for the Centers of Excellence (COE)?
Centers of Excellence (COE) is offered by Health Resources and Services Administration. The listing names these applicant types: university. It is open to organizations nationwide unless the funder specifies otherwise. The funder's eligibility section is the authority, so confirm your organization type, location, and the population or project served against it before applying.
How much funding does the Centers of Excellence (COE) provide?
Centers of Excellence (COE) provides up to $686K per award from Health Resources and Services Administration. Actual award sizes depend on the scope of your project, available program funds, and the number of applicants, so build a budget that reflects realistic, allowable costs rather than the maximum figure.
When is the Centers of Excellence (COE) deadline?
Centers of Excellence (COE) is a forecast from Health Resources and Services Administration: it is not yet open for applications. The funder's estimated deadline is 2027-02-02, and forecast dates often change. Confirm the official posting with the funder before you prepare an application.
How do you apply for the Centers of Excellence (COE)?
To apply for Centers of Excellence (COE), confirm your eligibility, gather the required documents, and prepare a narrative and budget that address the funder's priorities. FindGrants guides you step by step and can draft each section, then exports a submission-ready application pack for this grant from Health Resources and Services Administration.
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