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Service Area Competition - Additional Area 1

Health Resources and Services Administration
HRSA-26-007
Application Deadline
Mar 16, 2026
1 days left
Days Remaining
1
Until deadline
Award Ceiling
$1,565,269
Total Program Funding
$3,065,500

Grant Opportunity Analysis

The Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) is offering the FY 2026 Health Center Program Service Area Competition (SAC) funding opportunity, aimed at enhancing primary healthcare services in underserved communities across the United States and its territories. This grant program seeks to support the delivery of comprehensive, high-quality primary health care services, specifically targeting populations that are medically underserved, including migratory and seasonal agricultural workers, the homeless, and residents of public housing. Eligible applicants include domestic nonprofits, government entities, and tribal organizations, with awards ranging from approximately $1.5 million to $1.57 million, and applications are due by March 16, 2026, with an expected award date of August 1, 2026. For further information, applicants can contact HRSA at bphcfunding@hrsa.gov or visit their website for additional resources.

Eligible Applicants

Others
Additional Eligibility Information

A Health Center Program (H80) award is funded under §§ 330(e) of the PHS Act. Awards may include funding to support health centers to serve a population that is medically underserved (community health center or CHC funding) or to serve one or more special medically underserved populations as defined in §§ 330 (g) Migratory and Seasonal Agricultural Workers (MSAW funding), (h) Homeless Population (HP funding), and/or (i) Residents of Public Housing (RPH funding).You can apply if you propose to serve a service area listed in the SAAT and you meet the criteria in the Other Eligibility Criteria section.You can apply as a Competing Continuation applicant if you are a current Health Center Program (H80) award recipient, and you are applying to continue serving your current service area.You can apply as a Competing Supplement applicant if you are a current Health Center Program (H80) award recipient that will serve an announced service area by adding one or more new, full-time, permanent service delivery sites to serve the additional area.You can apply as a New applicant if you are not currently funded through the Health Center Program, and you are applying to serve a service area listed in the SAAT. If you are a Health Center Program Look-Alike, you can apply as a new applicant. If awarded, you will stop being a look-alike and become a funded health center (H80).

Grant Documents

2 Files
hrsa-26-007 Final.pdf
PDF422 KB1/16/2026
AI Summary
The Bureau of Primary Health Care (BPHC) is offering the FY 2026 Health Center Program Service Area Competition (SAC) funding opportunity (HRSA-26-007). This initiative provides grants to support comprehensive, high-quality primary healthcare services in underserved U.S. communities and territories. Applications are due by March 16, 2026, with an expected award date of August 1, 2026. Eligible applicants include domestic nonprofits and various government entities, with awards varying in amount and duration (one or four years). Applicants must serve specific service areas and medically underserved populations as outlined in the Service Area Announcement Table (SAAT) and meet patient target requirements to avoid funding reductions. The program emphasizes compliance with Health Center Program requirements, detailed in the compliance manual, and focuses on chronic disease management and preventive services. A two-phase application process involves submission through Grants.gov and HRSA Electronic Handbooks (EHBs), requiring comprehensive project narratives, budgets, and various attachments. Key aspects for applicants include demonstrating community collaboration, organizational capacity, effective governance, and a clear budget alignment with project goals. The funding aims to improve health outcomes and reduce chronic disease costs while adhering to strict financial and programmatic regulations.
hrsa-26-007 Final - Instruction.pdf
PDF422 KB1/16/2026
AI Summary
The Bureau of Primary Health Care's FY 2026 Health Center Program Service Area Competition (SAC) offers grants to enhance primary healthcare in underserved U.S. communities. Applications are due March 16, 2026, with an expected award by August 1, 2026. Eligible applicants include non-profits, government entities, and tribal organizations, but not individuals. Funding supports comprehensive, high-quality care, with awards ranging from one to four years. Applicants must serve at least 75% of the Service Area Announcement Table (SAAT) Patient Target, providing all required health services regardless of a patient's ability to pay. Specific eligibility and application requirements are detailed across six steps, including SAM.gov and Grants.gov registration, a two-phase submission process, and adherence to program compliance guidelines.

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Project Timeline

postedOriginal Opportunity PostedJan 13, 2026
deadlineApplication DeadlineMar 16, 2026
expiryArchive DateApr 16, 2026

Funding Details

Award Ceiling
$1,565,269
Award Floor
$1,500,231
Est. Total Program Funding
$3,065,500
Expected Awards
2
No cost sharing required

Agency & Classification

Agency
Health Resources and Services Administration(HHS-HRSA)
Funding Category
Health
Funding Instrument
Grant

Grantor Contact

CFDA Numbers

93.224

Official Sources