16 December, 2022 14:55

December 16, 2022
Upcoming COVID-19 Program Deadlines
PRF Period 4 and RHCCTM Programs Conclude on December 31!
Dear RHC,

We hope you are having a wonderful holiday season. As a reminder, the project periods for two funding programs that RHCs may have received will conclude on December 31, 2022.

Please review the important project period and reporting reminders below regarding PRF Period 4 and RHC COVID-19 Testing and Mitigation (RHCCTM) Program funding.

0beadb9f-6fa7-a2d7-492d-c85d83fdc5ae.pngAll funds for both distributions listed above must be fully spent by December 31, 2022. If the paid TIN does not spend the full amount of funding for either program by the deadline, it will be prompted with return instructions during the closeout process.

For more information on allowable expenses for both programs and for other PRF reporting deadlines, please visit https://www.narhc.org/narhc/COVID-19__RHCs.asp.

With any questions, reach out to RHCcovidreporting@narhc.org!

Finally, although several RHC COVID-19 funding programs are coming to a close, all of the HRSA RHC Supply programs will remain available into the new year! If you are interested in receiving free COVID-19 vaccines, at-home test kits, point-of-care testing supplies, or therapeutics please visit our website or reach out to us at rhccovidsupplies@narhc.org!

Sincerely,
NARHC COVID-19 Technical Assistance Team

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