Service Area Competition

Background
The Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) is accepting applications for the fiscal year (FY) 2023 Service Area Competition (SAC) under the Health Center Program. The purpose of this grant program is to improve the health of the Nation’s underserved communities and vulnerable populations by assuring continued access to comprehensive, culturally competent, high-quality primary health care services.

Grant Details
The Health Center Program supports domestic public or private, nonprofit community-based and patient-directed organizations that provide primary health care services to the Nation’s medically underserved populations. The purpose of the SAC notice of funding opportunity (NOFO) is to ensure continued access to comprehensive, culturally competent, high-quality primary health care services for communities and populations currently served by the Health Center Program. The program supports organizations competing for Health Center Program operational support to provide comprehensive primary health care services to defined service areas and patient populations already being served by the Health Center Program. Applicants must demonstrate readiness to meet specific requirements within certain timeframes, including staffing and service provision obligations. The total available funding is approximately $162 million annually, with up to 50 grants awarded. The period of performance is from May 1, 2023, through April 30, 2026 (up to 3 years).

Eligibility Requirements
Eligible applicants include domestic public or private, nonprofit entities, including tribal, faith-based, or community-based organizations. Applicants must propose in the RESPONSE section of the Project Narrative to operate a health center that makes all required primary health care services available and accessible in the service area without regard for ability to pay. New applicants must propose at least one new full-time permanent service site.

Period of Performance
May 1, 2023 through April 30, 2026 (up to 3 years)

Grant Value
Approximately $162 million annually with up to 50 grants awarded