Health Equity Data Access Program (HEDAP)
Center for Medicare and Medicaid Services
About This Grant
<p>The Health Equity Data Access program (HEDAP) provides funding for six (6) “seats” in the <a href="https://www.resdac.org/cms-virtual-research-data-center-vrdc" target="_blank">CMS Virtual Research Data Center (VRDC).</a> The VRDC assists researchers in gaining access to CMS restricted data for minority health research. Seats, in this context are defined as an individual user with VRDC access. These researchers will conduct health services research on health care topics such as physical health, oral health, behavioral health, population health, and social determinants of health focusing on, but not limited to, racial and ethnic minority groups; people with disabilities; members of the lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer (LGBTQ+) community; individuals with limited English proficiency; individuals residing in rural areas; and individuals (including children, youth, and families) adversely affected by persistent poverty or inequality. The HEDAP supports specific applied research projects that relate to creative and innovative methods utilizing CMS data to identify, document, assess, and evaluate health disparities among Medicare and Medicaid and CHIP enrollees. </p> <p> </p> <p>The project should enhance the capacity of the researcher to understand and utilize CMS data in future research projects. Additionally, HEDAP encourages cutting-edge proposals that explore intersectionality. “Intersectionality” <a href="https://www.cdc.gov/healthcommunication/HealthEquityGuidingPrinciples.pdf" target="_blank">means that people belong to more than one group and, therefore, may have overlapping health and social inequities, as well as overlapping strengths and assets</a>. </p> <p> </p> <p>Results of the HEDAP will provide CMS and its partners, (e.g. Quality Improvement Organizations, Hospital Engagement Networks, and other stakeholders) with actionable information on the subgroups of enrollees. This will aid the efforts of CMS and its agents to identify and eradicate health disparities in underserved populations. </p> <p> </p> <p>VRDC seat access will be funded for a period of 36 months each, based on the availability of funds.</p> <p> </p>
Grant Summary
Health Equity Data Access Program (HEDAP) is a Center for Medicare and Medicaid Services grant providing up to $90K for university, nonprofit. Applications are accepted on a rolling basis. Check eligibility and apply with FindGrants.
Focus Areas
Eligibility
How to Apply
Up to $90K
Rolling / Open
- 1Confirm your organization is eligible for Health Equity Data Access Program (HEDAP) from Center for Medicare and Medicaid Services, 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 Center for Medicare and Medicaid Services before the deadline.
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Health Equity Data Access Program (HEDAP): Frequently Asked Questions
Who is eligible for the Health Equity Data Access Program (HEDAP)?
Health Equity Data Access Program (HEDAP) is offered by Center for Medicare and Medicaid Services and is generally open to university, nonprofit. It is open to organizations nationwide unless the funder specifies otherwise. Review the specific eligibility terms before applying, since funders set their own requirements around organization type, location, and the population or project being served.
How much funding does the Health Equity Data Access Program (HEDAP) provide?
Health Equity Data Access Program (HEDAP) provides up to $90K per award from Center for Medicare and Medicaid Services. 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 Health Equity Data Access Program (HEDAP) deadline?
Health Equity Data Access Program (HEDAP) accepts applications on a rolling or ongoing basis, so there is no single fixed deadline. Confirm current timing with the funder, Center for Medicare and Medicaid Services, before you apply, and submit as early as possible because rolling programs can close once funds are committed.
How do you apply for the Health Equity Data Access Program (HEDAP)?
To apply for Health Equity Data Access Program (HEDAP), 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 Center for Medicare and Medicaid Services.