Fiscal Year (FY) 2027 Service Area Competition (SAC)
Forecasted
This grant funds health centers to provide comprehensive preventive and primary care services to underserved communities in the U.S. and its territories for FY 2027.
Funder: Health Resources and Services Administration
Due Dates (Anticipated): September 2026 (application due date, projected)
Funding Amounts: $650,000–$10,117,000 per award; total program funding estimated at $258,338,000; approx. 61 awards; project period typically 1 year
Summary: Supports delivery of comprehensive, high-quality preventive and primary health care services in medically underserved U.S. communities and territories.
Description
This opportunity provides funding to improve the health of medically underserved communities and populations in the United States and its territories. The program supports the delivery of comprehensive, high-quality preventive and primary health care services through competitive grants. Each year, specific service areas available for competition are announced, and additional areas may be added if existing awardees cannot continue services. The initiative is part of the Health Center Program Service Area Competition (SAC), aiming to expand access to care for vulnerable populations.
