§300d–81 Grants to States

Summary

Gives money to States so they can make grants to help trauma centers and related doctor specialties. States may give grants to eligible hospitals or groups that apply. Eligible entities: public or nonprofit trauma centers that meet federal rules; safety-net public or nonprofit trauma centers that meet federal rules; and hospitals in areas the State calls underserved that want to start new trauma services. A State must use at least 40 percent of its grant money for safety-net trauma centers. Grants can pay for things like doctor pay where there are shortages, keeping 24/7 trauma services stable, easing crowding, starting new services in underserved areas, better teamwork with other hospitals and EMS, building or upgrading facilities (like helipads), surge capacity, faster patient delivery, and interstate cooperation. A State may use no more than 20 percent of its money for administration. States must use the federal money to add to, not replace, their own funding. If annual appropriations are under $10,000,000, under $20,000,000, under $30,000,000, or $30,000,000 or more, the Secretary will split the money evenly among certain groups of States based on which States have eligible trauma centers under section 300d–41(b)(3).