Fiscal Year (FY) 2027 Service Area Competition (SAC)
This grant funds health centers to provide comprehensive, high-quality preventive and primary care to medically underserved communities in the U.S. and its territories.
Funder: Health Resources and Services Administration
Due Dates (Anticipated): September 2026 (full application deadline, projected)
Funding Amounts: Up to $22,025,000 per award; minimum award $398,400; total program funding estimated at $422,424,000; approx. 109 awards
Summary: Supports delivery of comprehensive, high-quality preventive and primary health care services in medically underserved U.S. communities and territories.
Key Information: No cost sharing or matching required; specific service areas are announced in the Service Area Announcement Table (SAAT).
Description
This opportunity provides funding to improve the health of medically underserved communities and populations by supporting the delivery of comprehensive, high-quality preventive and primary health care services throughout the United States and its territories. Awards are made through a competitive process for designated service areas, with additional areas announced if an existing health center cannot continue its services. The program aims to ensure continued access to essential health care for vulnerable populations.
