Notice2026-01403
Health Center Program Performance Period Extension
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Published
January 26, 2026
Issuing agencies
Health and Human Services DepartmentHealth Resources and Services Administration
Abstract
HRSA is extending Pueblo of Jemez's period of performance, which currently ends on February 28, 2026. Pueblo of Jemez will receive a 5-month Extension with Funds to extend its period of performance end date from February 28, 2026, to July 31, 2026. Extending Pueblo of Jemez's total period of performance to July 31, 2026, will prevent interruption in access to critical primary health care services in the community currently served by Pueblo of Jemez. The area Pueblo of Jemez currently serves will be announced in a Service Area Competition-- Additional Area (SAC-AA) in January 2026.
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[Federal Register Volume 91, Number 16 (Monday, January 26, 2026)]
[Notices]
[Pages 3200-3202]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [<a href="http://www.gpo.gov">www.gpo.gov</a>]
[FR Doc No: 2026-01403]
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DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES
Health Resources and Services Administration
Health Center Program Performance Period Extension
AGENCY: Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA), Department
of Health and Human Services.
ACTION: Notice of 5-month extension of the period of performance for
Pueblo of Jemez.
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SUMMARY: HRSA is extending Pueblo of Jemez's period of performance,
which currently ends on February 28, 2026. Pueblo of Jemez will receive
a 5-month Extension with Funds to extend its period of performance end
date from February 28, 2026, to July 31, 2026. Extending Pueblo of
Jemez's total period of performance to July 31, 2026, will prevent
interruption in access to critical primary health care services in the
community currently served by Pueblo of Jemez. The area Pueblo of Jemez
currently serves will be announced in a Service Area Competition--
Additional Area (SAC-AA) in January 2026.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Erica Clift, Division Director, Office
of Program and Policy Development,
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Bureau of Primary Care, HRSA, at <a href="/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection#e386808f8a8597a38b919082cd848c95"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="f095939c999684b098828391de979f86">[email protected]</span></a> and 301-443-0741.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
Intended Recipient of the Award: Pueblo of Jemez, which serves the
rural northern New Mexico service area. This community is vulnerable to
a lapse in access to comprehensive primary care services.
Amount of Award: $625,096.
Project Period: March 1, 2023, to August 1, 2026.
Assistance Listing Number: 93.224.
Award Instrument: Grant--Non-competing Continuation.
Authority: Section 330 of the Public Health Service Act, as amended
(42 U.S.C. 254b, as amended).
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Grant No. Award recipient name City, state Award amount
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H80CS26584.............................. Pueblo of Jemez........... Jemez Pueblo, NM.......... $625,096
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Justification: HRSA will provide Pueblo of Jemez, Inc. with a 5-
month Extension with Funds to ensure continuity of services between
their current project period end date and when a new award will be made
for the service area.
Request for Recipient Response: This action extends the period of
performance with funds to Pueblo of Jemez's Health Center Program
(H80CS26584) award. Pueblo of Jemez's award with a current period of
performance of March 1, 2023, through February 28, 2026, will be
extended by 5 months to July 31, 2026. This extension will prevent
interruptions in access to critical health care services in the
community. To process this action, Pueblo of Jemez must respond to this
request for information (RFI) within the specified timeframe by
providing a SF-424A and Budget Narrative, as detailed below.
Activities/Requirements: Activities and work funded under this 5-
month extension are within the scope of the current award. All of the
terms and conditions of the current award apply to activities and work
supported by this 5-month extension.
Required Submission Response: Pueblo of Jemez must submit the
response to the RFI in HRSA's Electronic Handbook. If HRSA does not
receive a response to the RFI by the deadline, or the response to the
RFI is incomplete or non-responsive, there may be a delay or lapse in
the issuance of funding.
SF-424A: Budget Information Form
Upload an SF-424A: BUDGET INFORMATION FORM attachment.
Section A: Budget Summary: Enter the funding request in the Federal
column for each of the Health Center Program special medically
underserved population funding types as defined in Sec. 330:
<bullet> (e) Community Health Center (CHC)
<bullet> (g) Migratory and Seasonal Agricultural Workers (MSAW)
<bullet> (h) Homeless Population (HP), and/or
<bullet> (i) Residents of Public Housing (RPH)
The total federal funding requested across all Health Center
Program special medically underserved population funding types must
align with the amount provided in the request from HRSA.
Note: This RFI submission may not be used to request changes to
the total award, funding type(s), or Health Center Program funds
allocation between funding types. Funding must be requested and will
be awarded proportionately for all funding types as currently funded
under the Health Center Program.
In the Non-Federal column, provide the total non-federal funding
sources for each Health Center Program funding type (CHC, MSAW, HP,
RPH).
Section B: Object Class Categories: Provide the object class
category breakdown (i.e., line-item budget) for FY 2026 budgeted funds.
Include federal funding in the first column and non-federal funding in
the second column. Each line represents a distinct object class
category that must be addressed in the Budget Narrative. Indirect costs
may only be claimed with an approved indirect cost rate (see details in
the Budget Narrative section below).
Section C: Non-Federal Resources: Provide a breakdown of non-
federal funds by funding source (e.g., state, local) for each type of
Health Center Program funding (CHC, MSAW, HP, RPH). If you are a state
agency, leave the State column blank and include state funding in the
Applicant column.
Salary Rate Limitation
As required by the current appropriations act, ``[n]one of the
funds appropriated in this title shall be used to pay the salary of an
individual, through a grant or other extramural mechanism, at a rate
over Executive Level II'' (see <a href="https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/pay-leave/salaries-wages/salary-tables/25Tables/exec/html/EX.aspx">https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/pay-leave/salaries-wages/salary-tables/25Tables/exec/html/EX.aspx</a>). Effective January 2025, the salary rate limitation is
$225,700. As required by law, salary rate limitations may apply in
future years and will be updated.
1. Budget Narrative
Upload a Budget Narrative attachment for the budget period (March
1, 2026, to July 31, 2026) that explains the amounts requested for each
line in Section B: Object Class Categories of the SF-424A Budget
Information Form. The Budget Narrative must itemize both your federal
request and non-federal resources.
The Budget Narrative must describe how each line-item will support
achieving the project objectives. Refer to 2 CFR 200 for information on
allowable costs (see <a href="https://www.ecfr.gov/current/title-2/subtitle-A/chapter-II/part-200">https://www.ecfr.gov/current/title-2/subtitle-A/chapter-II/part-200</a>). Include detailed calculations explaining how each
line-item expense within each cost category is derived (e.g., number of
visits, cost per unit). Include a description for each item in the
``other'' category.
Include the following in the Budget Narrative:
Personnel Costs: Explain personnel costs and list each staff member
who will be supported by Health Center Program funds, name (if
possible), position title, percentage of full-time equivalency, and
annual salary.
Reminder: An individual's base salary is NOT constrained by the
statutory provision for a salary limitation. The rate limitation limits
the amount that may be awarded and charged to the HRSA grant. Provide
an individual's actual base salary if it exceeds the cap. Refer to the
Sample Budget Narrative on the Budget Period Progress Report Technical
Assistance web page (see <a href="https://bphc.hrsa.gov/funding/funding-opportunities/budget-period-progress-report-bpr-noncompeting-continuation-ncc">https://bphc.hrsa.gov/funding/funding-opportunities/budget-period-progress-report-bpr-noncompeting-continuation-ncc</a>).
Fringe Benefits: List the components that make up the fringe
benefit rate, for example, health insurance, taxes, unemployment
insurance, life insurance, retirement plans, and tuition reimbursement.
The fringe benefits should be directly proportional to the personnel
costs allocated for the project.
Travel: List travel costs according to local and long-distance
travel. For local travel, outline the mileage rate, number of miles,
reason for travel, and staff members/consumers completing the travel.
The budget should also reflect the travel expenses (e.g., airfare,
lodging, parking, per diem, etc.) for each person and the trip
associated with
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participating in meetings and other proposed training or workshops.
Name the traveler(s) if possible, describe the purpose of the trip,
provide the number of trips involved, the destinations, and the number
of individuals for whom funds are requested.
Equipment: List equipment costs and justify the need for the
equipment to carry out the program's goals. Extensive justification and
a detailed status of current equipment must be provided when requesting
funds to purchase items that meet the definition of equipment (a unit
cost of $10,000 or more and a useful life of 1 or more years).
Supplies: List the items that will be used to implement the
proposed project. Separate items into 3 categories: office supplies
(e.g., paper, pencils), medical supplies (e.g., syringes, blood tubes,
gloves), and educational supplies (e.g., brochures, videos). Items must
be listed separately. Equipment items such as laptops, tablets, and
desktop computers are classified as a supply if the acquisition cost is
under the $10,000 per unit cost threshold.
Contractual/Subawards/Consultant: Provide a clear justification,
including how you estimated the costs and the specific contract/
subaward deliverables. Attach a summary of contracts with the Budget
Narrative. Make sure that your organization has an established and
adequate procurement system with fully developed written procedures for
awarding and monitoring all contracts/subawards. Recipients must notify
potential subrecipients that entities receiving subawards must be
registered in System for Award Management (SAM) and provide the
recipient with their Unique Entity Identifier number (see 2 CFR part 25
in <a href="https://www.ecfr.gov/current/title-2/subtitle-A/chapter-I/part-25">https://www.ecfr.gov/current/title-2/subtitle-A/chapter-I/part-25</a>).
In your budget:
<bullet> For consultant services, list the total costs for all
consultant services. Identify each consultant, the services they will
perform, the total number of days, travel costs, and total estimated
costs.
<bullet> For subawards to entities that will help carry out the
work of the grant, describe how you monitor their work to ensure the
funds are being properly used.
<bullet> Note: You should not provide line-item details on proposed
contracts; rather, provide the basis for your cost estimate for the
contract.
Per the Suspension and Debarment rules in the Uniform
Administrative Requirements, as implemented by HRSA under 2 CFR
200.214, non-federal entities and contractors are subject to the non-
procurement debarment and suspension regulations implementing Executive
Orders 12549 and 12689, and 2 CFR parts 180 and 376. These regulations
restrict awards, subawards, and contracts with certain parties
debarred, suspended, or otherwise excluded from or ineligible for
participation in federal assistance programs or activities.
Other: Include all costs that do not fit into any other category
and provide an explanation for each cost in this category (e.g.,
Electronic Health Record provider licenses, audit, legal counsel). In
some cases, rent, utilities, and insurance fall under this category if
they are not included in an approved indirect cost rate.
Indirect Costs: Indirect costs are costs you charge across more
than one project that cannot be easily separated by project.
To charge indirect costs, you can select 1 of 2 methods:
Method 1--Approved rate. You currently have an indirect cost rate
approved by your cognizant federal agency. If indirect costs are
included in the budget, attach a copy of the indirect cost rate
agreement in the Budget Narrative attachment.
Method 2--De minimis rate. Per 2 CFR 200.414(f) (see <a href="https://www.ecfr.gov/current/title-2/subtitle-A/chapter-II/part-200/subpart-E/subject-group-ECFRd93f2a98b1f6455/section-200.414">https://www.ecfr.gov/current/title-2/subtitle-A/chapter-II/part-200/subpart-E/subject-group-ECFRd93f2a98b1f6455/section-200.414</a>), if you have never
received a negotiated indirect cost rate, you may elect to charge a de
minimis rate. If you choose this method, costs included in the indirect
cost pool must not be charged as direct costs.
This rate is 15 percent of modified total direct costs (see 2 CFR
200.1 in <a href="https://www.ecfr.gov/current/title-2/subtitle-A/chapter-II/part-200#p-200.1">https://www.ecfr.gov/current/title-2/subtitle-A/chapter-II/part-200#p-200.1</a>(Modified%20Total%20Direct%20Cost%20(MTDC)). You can
use this rate indefinitely.
Submission Deadline: Submit the response to this request via HRSA's
Electronic Handbook no later than 30 days from the receipt of the
request.
System for Award Management (SAM): Recipients must continue to
maintain active SAM registration with current information at all times
that they have an active federal award, an active application, or an
active plan under consideration by an agency (unless you are an
individual or federal agency that is exempted from those requirements
under 2 CFR 25.110(b) or (c), or you have an exception approved by the
agency under 2 CFR 25.110(d)). For your SAM registration, you must
submit a notarized letter appointing the authorized Entity
Administrator.
Intergovernmental Review: This funding is subject to the provisions
of Executive Order 12372, as implemented by 45 CFR part 100.
Review Criteria and Process: HRSA will conduct a review of the
submitted response in accordance with HRSA guidelines. HRSA reserves
the right to request clarification, a resubmission of the budget,
narrative, and forms, or additional information if the submission is
not fully responsive to any of the requirements or if ineligible
activities are proposed. Following the review of all applicable
information, HRSA reviews and awards management officials will
determine if special conditions are required, and what level of funding
is appropriate. Award decisions and funding levels are discretionary
and are not subject to appeal. Continued funding depends on
congressional appropriation of funds, satisfactory performance, and a
decision that continued funding would be in the government's best
interest.
As part of HRSA's required review of risk posed by applicants for
this program, as described in 2 CFR 200.206 (see <a href="https://www.ecfr.gov/current/title-2/subtitle-A/chapter-II/part-200/subpart-C/section-200.205">https://www.ecfr.gov/current/title-2/subtitle-A/chapter-II/part-200/subpart-C/section-200.205</a>), HRSA will consider additional factors. These factors include,
but are not limited to, past performance and the results of HRSA's
assessment of the financial stability of your organization. HRSA
reserves the right to conduct site visits and/or use the current
compliance status to inform final funding decisions.
Award Notice: HRSA anticipates issuing the Notice of Award on or
near March 1, 2026.
Thomas J. Engels,
Administrator.
[FR Doc. 2026-01403 Filed 1-23-26; 8:45 am]
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