HRSA Updates Work Plan Form for Grant Apps
Published Date: 5/20/2026
Notice
Summary
HRSA is updating the Standardized Work Plan form used by people applying for health workforce research and training grants. This change helps everyone clearly show their project goals and track progress better. If you’re applying for or managing these grants, you can comment on the update by June 22, 2026—no extra costs involved, just smoother paperwork!
Analyzed Economic Effects
2 provisions identified: 1 benefits, 1 costs, 0 mixed.
More Precise Progress Reporting Options
If you apply for or receive Bureau of Health Workforce research or training grants, the Quarterly Progress Update (QPU) dropdown will split the single "Timing is Off Track" option into three choices: (1) "Timing is Off Track: Barrier Resolved/Proceeding," (2) "Activity no longer needed/applicable," and (3) "Barrier Not Resolved." This change is intended to let HRSA program staff better identify project status and whether technical assistance is needed.
Estimated Annual Reporting Time Burden
HRSA estimates the annual time burden for these forms is 1,400 hours total: SWP (Standardized Work Plan) = 1,000 respondents × 1.00 hour = 1,000 hours; QPU (Quarterly Progress Update) = 1,000 respondents × 4 responses × 0.10 hour = 400 hours. That averages 1.4 hours per respondent per year for applicants and award recipients.
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