Frequently Asked Questions

Welcome to dataCHATT's general questions and answers section. We hope you find the FAQ helpful and informative. Please let us know if you encounter any problems, have suggestions, or don’t find the answer to your question. To submit a comment, go to the Contact Us page and email the project staff.

• What is the difference between “Funded” and “Eligible” scope?


• My organization is interested in learning more about reporting Funded scope data. What should I do?


• How do I apply for technical assistance through dataCHATT?


• What types of data support are available elsewhere?


• Can I suggest topics for future trainings?


• Where can I look to learn about other TA and training resources?

What is the difference between “Funded” and “Eligible” scope?

According to the instructions in the 2008 Ryan White HIV/AIDS Program Data Report (formerly known as CADR), Funded and Eligible scope are defined as follows:

Funded Scope: Data on "clients receiving services paid for exclusively with Ryan White [Program] funds."

Eligible Scope: Data on "clients receiving any service eligible for [Part A, B, C or D] funding are included in the report even if the service was not paid for with Ryan White [Program] funds."

According to these instructions: "Grantees and providers who choose to report only on the subset of clients who received services funded by CARE Act Title funds must have special permission from their HRSA Project Officer."

My organization is interested in learning more about reporting Funded scope data. What should I do?

If you are interested in learning more about reporting data using the Funded scope, please let us know. We are available to talk with you about this, and we may be able to connect you with other grantees that have gone through this transition. Send us an email or submit your comments online by visiting our Contact Us page.

If your program wishes to begin reporting Funded scope, you will need to talk directly with your HRSA Project Officer.

How do I apply for technical assistance through dataCHATT?

For Ryan White HIV/AIDS Program grantees wanting technical assistance through dataCHATT this website includes an online application found on our Contact Us page under How to Apply. Once complete, please submit your application online or fax/mail it to:

Mira Levinson, Project Director
JSI Research & Training Institute, Inc.
44 Farnsworth Street
Boston, MA 02210-1211
Phone: 617.482.9485
Fax: 617.482.0617
datachatt@jsi.com  

What types of data support are available elsewhere?

The HIV/AIDS Bureau supports a variety of data support resources for Ryan White HIV/AIDS Program grantees. To learn more about these resources visit our Data TA Links page.

Can I suggest topics for future trainings?

Yes! Grantees are encouraged to suggest topics for training, written materials and other resources. To suggest a topic or ask other questions, please email us or submit your comments online by visiting our Contact Us page.

Where can I look to learn about other technical assistance and Training Resources?

The Ryan White HIV/AIDS Program provides a wide range of resources for grantees. The TARGET Center is a general TA resource for the Ryan White community that includes a range of resources funded by HAB. TA includes onsite help, training, technical assistance products, national conference calls, conferences, and other tools.

To learn more about technical assistance and training resources for Ryan White HIV/AIDS Program grantees visit the online TARGET Center.