Frequently Asked Questions

What is a HRSA Health Center?

HRSA funded health centers are community-based and patient-directed organizations that deliver comprehensive, culturally competent, high-quality primary health care services. Health centers also often integrate access to pharmacy, mental health, substance use disorder, and oral health services in areas where economic, geographic, or cultural barriers limit access to affordable health care services. Health centers deliver care to the Nation’s most vulnerable individuals and families, including people experiencing homelessness, agricultural workers, residents of public housing, and the Nation’s veterans.

For more information, visit https://bphc.hrsa.gov/about/what-is-a-health-center/index.html.

What is a Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC)?

Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC) – Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services-certified facilities that primarily engage in providing services typically furnished in an outpatient clinic. Many, but not all, HRSA Health Center Service Delivery Sites are also FQHCs.

What is a Look-Alike?

What is a Look-Alike?

Health Center Program look-alikes operate and provide services consistent with Health Center Program requirements, although they are not direct HRSA grantees. Together, Health Center Program award recipients and look-alikes ensure health care for the Nation’s underserved communities and vulnerable populations through service provision to all, regardless of ability to pay.

For more information, go to https://bphc.hrsa.gov/programopportunities/lookalike/index.html.

My organizations' contact information is incorrect. How can this be fixed?

For a HAB Grantee: Grantee can update their organization data in the RSR Recipient Report. This update will be reflected in the report-level table only.

For a Provider: Providers will need to contact Data Support. Data Support can log in to the PSA EHBs and update the provider organization info. This information will then be sync into the BRS system. Providers can update their report level data in the RST Provider Report. This update will be reflected in the report-level table only.

Ryan White HIV/AIDS Medical Providers: The information used to populate the provider locator tool is submitted by providers in the Ryan White Services Report (RSR) Provider Report. We encourage providers to review information submitted in the RSR Provider Report to ensure that what’s captured for the service sites accurately reflect location and contact information. RWHAP recipients should submit corrections to the Electronic Handbooks (EHBs) Customer Support Center. Any updates or additions that are made to the RSR Provider Report during reporting season will be reflected in the provider locator tool as soon as the yearly update is complete.

Others: Any other corrections or updates can be requested at HRSA Grants and Electronic Handbooks Customer Support Center.

How do I find a Health Center?

Health Centers can be found at https://findahealthcenter.hrsa.gov/. You can find Health Centers near your current location, or can search by address, city, or ZIP code.

An interactive Quick Map of Health Centers can also be found at https://data.hrsa.gov/maps/quick-maps?config=mapconfig/ActiveGrantsforSites.json.

To download a data file with a list of all Health centers, try the Data Download page: https://data.hrsa.gov/data/download.

Which Health Centers received CARES Act funding?

Use this filterable report to see details on Health Canter CARES Act (COVID-19) funding: https://data.hrsa.gov/data/reports/datagrid?gridName=COVID19FundingReport.

If you know the activity code, you can also use Find Grants to view CARES Act funding for Health Centers or other HRSA grantee organizations: https://data.hrsa.gov/tools/find-grants.

What is a widget and how should I use it?

A widget is a small, simple box that can be used to search HRSA Health centers, HRSA grants, HRSA HIV/AIDS providers, and other data. You can use the widget directly on the widget page: https://data.hrsa.gov/tools/widgets.

Organizations can also add a widget to their website, allowing your constituents direct and convenient access to HRSA data.

How can I add a widget to my organization's webpage?

The widget page (https://data.hrsa.gov/tools/widgets) contains a single line of code under each widget. Simply copy and paste the code directly onto the HTML page of your organization's website and the widget will appear.

Where can I find Congressional District layers?

HRSA GIS layers representing Congressional Districts can be found here:

What are the Map Gallery maps?

The Map Gallery provide simple, preformatted versions of frequently requested national maps in a PDF, formatted to print on an 8-1/2" x 11" sheet of paper.

What are Quick Maps?

Quick Maps are interactive maps with pre-selected data layers focusing on a specific HRSA topic. They are designed for on-screen viewing of data and have basic navigation features such as zoom in and out, switch to satellite view, and add or remove layers. You can click a dot on the map (such as grantee location) to view data about that site.

What are Fact Sheet Maps?

Fact Sheet Maps are an interactive version of the printable Fact Sheets. They show HRSA funded grants totaled by Fiscal year. You can zoom in, zoom out, and click a grantee location to view data about that award.

Can I zoom to a specific area on the map?

Yes, simply type in a state, county, city, or ZIP Code into the “Enter a U.S. Location” box. As you type, location suggestions will display to help narrow the search. Select the desired location and press “Enter.” The map will zoom to the boundary of the area entered.

To return to a national view, click on the house icon in the vertical menu on the left-hand side of the tool.

What do the map tool buttons on the left-hand side do?

The tools in the vertical toolbar have the following functions:

Plus("Zoom in") – allows users to zoom in
Minus("Zoom out") – allows users to zoom out
House("Default map view") – allows users to return to the default, national view of the map
Printer("Print") – allows users to print the map
Four Squares("Change map background") – allows users to change the map background
Stack("Open Legend") – allows user to view the legend

How do I add layers in the Map Tool?

To add layers to the map, look at the options listed in the menus on the left-hand side of the tool. Layers are organized into categories to make it simpler to find the layers that you are looking for.

When you see the layer that you want, simply check the box next to the name of the layer that you want to add to the map.

How can I change the order of the Map Tool layers?

First, click on “Open Legend” in the left-hand menu of the tool to expand that panel. The layers are displayed in order from top to bottom.

Reorder the layers by clicking on the menu icon next to the layer and choosing "move up" or "move down" to change the order on the map.

What do the Map Tool symbols mean?

The symbols on the map for most layers are predefined in the Map Tool. To see the legend for your map, simply click on “Open Legend” in the left-hand menu of the tool to expand that panel. The legend for all layers on your map will be displayed.

Can I change the color and symbols on the Maps?

Users can change the color and symbol for the layer when they first add it to the map. After choosing the layer, on the left hand side, they will be given the option to change the symbol and/or color.

Can I add a data layer using my data on the map?

Yes, you can upload your own data and display it on the map. You must have a file that contains the coordinates of the data elements (latitude and longitude), and the file must be a .CSV formatted file.

First, click on "Your Data” in the left-hand menu of the tool to open the Add Data window. Click the "Local CSV File" tab. Use the “Choose File” feature to locate your data file. The data will default to show on the map as red circles, but you can choose alternate symbols and colors. You can also choose a custom name for the layer.

Please note that the Map Tool displays your custom data on your computer only – it is not transferred to the HDW server or saved in any way.

Can I add data from the Web?

On the "Web" tab, you can add data from either an ArcGIS Web Service, a WMS OGC Map Service, or a CSV file on the web. First select which type of data you would like to add, then copy and paste the web address, and click "Add Data to Map." Example sources are provided for each of these data types. More data from local, state and federal government agencies can be found atwww.data.gov, and directly from those agencies.

Can I change the base map?

Users can choose from a variety of background (base) maps. To change the base map, click on “Change Map Background", displayed as four squares in the left-hand menu of the tool to expand that panel, choose one of the options for the base map display.

How can I get details about a point or points on a map layer?

Add the layer(s) that you want to the map. Click on the point that you want to see details about using the left mouse button. You will see a pop-up window containing details about that point. The columns shown are pre-selected in the tool and differ by data set.

How can I print a map?

After you have added layers to your map, you can save it using the “Print” button on the left side of the Map Tool.

Can I add the CDC Social Vulnerability Index to the Map Tool?

Yes. In the Map Tool under the YOUR DATA section, paste this URL: https://services3.arcgis.com/ZvidGQkLaDJxRSJ2/arcgis/rest/services/CDC_Social_Vulnerability_Index_2018/FeatureServer

Can I add the 2020 County Health Rankings (Robert Wood Johnson Foundation/University of Wisconsin) to the Map Tool?

Yes. In the Map Tool under the section titled "Your Data", click on "Add Data". When the pop-up module appears, ensure the "Web" tab is selected, then select the data type you're adding, and copy-n-paste the following URL: https://services.arcgis.com/P3ePLMYs2RVChkJx/arcgis/rest/services/CountyHealthRankings2020_WFL1/FeatureServer

Can I add Indian Health Service hospitals, health centers, clinics, service areas, and related data to the Map Tool?

Yes. In the Map Tool under the section titled "Your Data", click on "Add Data". When the pop-up module appears, ensure the "Web" tab is selected, then select the data type you're adding, and copy-n-paste the following URL: https://maps.ihs.gov/server/rest/services/OPHS/ihs_health_facilities/MapServer

How do I find Grants information?

How do I find Grants information?

What years are available?

The previous ten fiscal years plus the current fiscal year. The Federal fiscal year runs from October 1^st through September 30^th.

Where can I see a summary of HRSA Grants?

HRSA Fact Sheets

What is the difference between "Active and Awarded Grants"?

Active Grant – A financial assistance award (e.g., grant/cooperative agreement) whose project period effective date has already started in the current fiscal year or a prior fiscal year and has not yet expired. (To explain further, a grant is counted as “active” when awarded by HRSA in the current Fiscal Year, or in a prior Fiscal Year if the grantee is still actively working on the grant. Grants may have a duration up to five years. Once a grant is closed out by HRSA, it is no longer counted as an active grant.)
Awarded Grant – A financial assistance award (e.g., grant/cooperative agreement) whose federal funds have been obligated in a prior or current fiscal year and may be active, inactive, or closed. (To explain further, a grant is counted as “awarded” only once, in the fiscal year in which that grant was awarded, even though grants may have a duration of up to five years.)

Bring my data onto a HRSA map

Go to the Map Tool

Click on "Add Data". You may add data from the web or from a CSV file on your computer.
On the "Web" tab, you can add data from either an ArcGIS Web Service, a WMS OGC Map Service, or a CSV file on the web. First, select which type of data you would like to add, then copy and paste the web address, and click "Add Data to Map." Example sources are provided for each of these data types. More data from local, state and Federal government agencies can be found at data.gov, and directly from those agencies.
On the "Local CSV File" tab, click "Choose File" to select a CSV file stored on your computer or device. You can then optionally enter a layer name, symbol color, outline color and/or symbol to use. Finally, click "Upload Data to Map."
After adding your data, the layer(s) will appear in the left sidebar under "Your Data." If there are multiple layers in a map service, you will need to select at least one to see it on the map.

Compare demographics and HRSA funding data for two states or counties

The Demographics Dashboard will allow you to compare demographics and HRSA funding data for two states, and by counties.

Create a custom report

You can create custom reports with the Data Explorer. It allows you to select datasets to create custom data views and further the results with filters and export the data.

Instructions:

YouTube Video: Introducing the Data Explorer
Data Explorer Guide

Create a custom query combining Health Professional Shortage Area data with HRSA grants data

Go to the Data Explorer

Select the Health Professional Shortage Areas (HPSAs) as your dataset.
Select HRSA Grants under Optional Step 2 - Select Associated Data and then click on the View Data button.

Create a map showing health centers in my state

Go to HRSA Fact Sheet Maps

Click on the State/Territory tab and then select a State/Territory.

Go to HRSA Map Tool

Select Health Center Service Delivery Sites
Enter a state in the search box

Go to Quick Maps -Awarded Grants Latest Fiscal Year and enter a state, county or address

Get additional help with the data.HRSA.gov website

Please submit your question at https://www.hrsa.gov/about/contact/ehbhelp.aspx or call 877-464-4772, weekdays from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. ET (except Federal holidays). Our goal is to respond to your inquiry within one business day.

Map results from the Data Explorer

Follow the steps below:

After you have your query results in Data Explore, check Longitude and Latitude under "Show/Hide Columns" and export the data and save as a CSV file to your local computer.

Open up the Map Tool.
Under the category "Your Data" on the left, click on "Add Data" and then click on "Local CSV File" in the pop-up and browse for the CSV file you just saved.
Change the Layer Name, color and/or the Symbol if you desire and hit the "UPLOAD DATA TO MAP" button.

Print a report summarizing all HRSA activity in my state, county, or Congressional district

The HRSA Fact Sheets will allow you to create a PDF file of all HRSA activity in either your state, county or Congressional District and print or download it.

View a list of HRSA's Area Heath Education Center program participants

A report is available here: https://data.hrsa.gov/data/reports/datagrid?gridName=AHECDirectoryReport

View a list of Health Professions Loan Program Grantees

A report is available here: https://data.hrsa.gov/data/reports/datagrid?gridName=HealthProfessionsLoanGrantees

View a list of Critical Access Hospitals in my state

The website features a report of all CMS Facilities, view here https://data.hrsa.gov/data/reports/datagrid?gridName=CMSFacilities. This report is updated quarterly. You can filter by state and by type of facility.

View a list of Ryan White HIV/AIDS providers in my state

Use the Ryan White Recipients and Sub-Recipients report: https://data.hrsa.gov/data/reports/datagrid?gridName=RyanWhiteProgramRecipients

View a map showing HRSA's Opioid grants

The Map Gallery includes a national map showing HRSA's opioid response grants for FY18 and FY19.

View CARES Act funding for HRSA Health Centers

Use this filterable report to see details on Health Canter CARES Act (COVID-19) funding: https://data.hrsa.gov/data/reports/datagrid?gridName=COVID19FundingReport

If you know the activity code, you can also use Find Grants to view CARES Act funding for Health Centers or other HRSA grantee organizations.

View data on a nearby Health Center, such as how many patients served, demographics of the patient population, clinical measures, and quality

Data on Health Centers can be found at Health Center Data and Reporting or contact the individual bureaus.

Children & Family Health
COVID-19
Disease & Health Programs
Health Center Service Delivery Sites
Health Datasets
Health Equity
Health Reports
Health Workforce
HIV/AIDS
Medicare, Medicaid, Insurance, and Payment Data
Obesity
Opioids & Substance Abuse Disorder(SUD)
Organ Donation and Transplantation
Rural Health

View all the grants awarded in my county or Congressional district

Follow the steps below:

Go to the Find Grants tool
Select the fiscal years you're interested in.
Select your State
Select your County or Congressional District

View Quality Incentive Award (QIA) data for HRSA's Health Centers

Health Center Program Data – a suite of dashboards and web reports highlighting Health Center program performance data. These reports include the QIA badges.

View the planned system maintenance schedule

Maintenance Type	Start Date & Time	End Date & Time	Affected Applications