Fiscal Year (FY) 2027 Service Area Competition (SAC)
Forecasted
This grant funds health centers to deliver comprehensive primary and preventive care to underserved communities across the U.S. and its territories in 2027.
Funder: Health Resources and Services Administration
Due Dates (Anticipated): September 2026 (full application deadline, projected)
Funding Amounts: Total program funding: ~$470M | Typical awards: $1.2M–$19.2M per year | ~85 awards
Summary: Supports delivery of comprehensive, high-quality preventive and primary health care services to medically underserved communities and populations in the U.S. and its territories.
Key Information: This is a forecasted opportunity; all dates are projected and subject to change.
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. Administered by the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA), the program funds health centers and other eligible organizations to ensure access to care for vulnerable populations across the United States and its territories. Each Service Area Competition (SAC) Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) identifies specific geographic service areas available for competition, with additional areas potentially announced throughout the year if existing awardees cannot continue services.
