Component 3: Transitional Operating Support

Only 2% of awards have gone to clinics that were non-operational at the time of their applications, so the purpose of this component is to provide transitional support for the operations of organizations that meet the definition of a FQHC until organizations can sufficiently diversify revenue streams.

The objectives of this program component are to:

• Increase the number of operational clinics applying for FQHC funding.
• Provide support to FQHCs in developing operational satellite sites not currently within their scope of services.
• Increase sustainability and decrease administrative expenses through participation in the TDH Service Delivery Integration Program.

Transitional Operating Support Grants Example Activities

• Administrative expenses of operating safety net site that serves everyone regardless of ability to pay
• Off-set expense of instituting sliding fee scale
• Support for developing and providing comprehensive services as outline in FQHC look-alike application and program requirements
• Organizational development expenses required to diversify funding sources or increase sustainability such as Development Director, Income Analysis, or one-time administrative expenses to reduce operational overhead