Special Project RFAs

We are thrilled to announce that the JAMP Council has approved funding to support special projects for JAMP-participating institutions during FY24-25. This initiative underscores our commitment to helping economically disadvantaged students on their path to medical education while strengthening recruitment and retention efforts at our partner institutions. Together, we can create even more excellent opportunities for the success of current and future JAMP Scholars.

To assist in building stronger programs the JAMP Council has approved funds to be used to support recruitment and retention of undergraduate students. Applicants will need to submit the appropriate “Request for Application” (RFA) for one or more of the following program and initiatives.

Program Opportunities
Applicants are invited to submit a Request for Application (RFA) for one of the following initiatives:

1. Pre-JAMP Recruitment and Outreach Program Initiatives
2. JAMP Retention and Success Program Initiatives

Eligibility and Collaboration
Initiatives are open to all public and private JAMP undergraduate universities and medical schools.

Key RFA Details

• Application Deadline: February 28, 2025
• Earliest Anticipated Start Date: September 1, 2024 *Pre-distribution costs allowable*
• Evaluation Requirement: Proposals must include a section outlining how the initiative’s success will be measured. After implementation, an evaluation report must be submitted to the JAMP Administration and the JAMP Council.
• Presentation of Results: Grant recipients may be invited to share their project outcomes, including evaluations, at a future JAMP Council Meeting.
• Content Sharing: Recipients must provide a detailed description of their special project and its results for potential publication in the TXHES Inside Health Education and other social media platforms. This initiative aims to increase awareness of the JAMP Program, highlight its services, and demonstrate how state funds are strategically utilized to address the needs of the program, its participants, and the state of Texas.
• Expenditure Report Deadline: Institutions must submit expenditure reports and evaluation summaries for previous RFA awards by October 31, 2024.

Application Submission
Complete applications, including all required budget documents, must be emailed to ngonzalez@txhes.com. Please use the attached templates to make sure your submission meets all requirements.

Email Subject Line:  FY24-25 JAMP Special Projects – Institution Name - Project Name

Need Assistance?
The JAMP Administration Office is here to support you throughout the application process. If you have any questions or require further clarification, please don’t hesitate to contact the JAMP Director, Nina Gonzalez, at (512) 499-4787 or email ngonzalez@txhes.com.

Documents and Forms:

Proposed Budget Form    Salary Details    RFA Instructions

Pre-JAMP Recruitment and Outreach Program Initiatives

PDF      Excel Budget Form

1. Build upon programs that have documented success in strengthening interest in medicine and learning skills among qualified pre-college and/or undergraduate students preparing for the JAMP experience.
2. Implement and evaluate new, innovative enrichment and recruitment activities to prepare pre-college and undergraduate students for entry into the JAMP undergraduate component.

JAMP Retention and Success Program Initiatives

PDF Excel Budget Form

1. This program is intended to improve success in retaining undergraduate school students in the JAMP program

Both programs are open to all JAMP undergraduate (public and private) universities and medical schools.  In addition, a university and a medical school may submit a combined application. The project director for each proposal must be the JAMP Faculty Director or the Medical School Coordinator at the applicant institution.