Service Area Competition

Background
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.

Grant Details
The Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) is accepting applications for the fiscal year (FY) 2024 Service Area Competition (SAC) under the Health Center Program. The purpose of this program is to improve the health of the Nation’s underserved communities and populations by assuring continued access to comprehensive, culturally competent, high-quality primary health care services. The program supports competing continuation, competing supplement, and new assistance listings. The estimated total available funding is approximately $398,836,250 with up to 84 grants. The period of performance is from January 1, 2024, through December 31, 2026 (up to 3 years).

Eligibility Requirements
Domestic public or private, nonprofit entities, including Tribes and tribal, faith-based, or community-based organizations are eligible to apply. 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.

Period of Performance
January 1, 2024, through December 31, 2026 (up to 3 years)

Grant Value
Approximately $398,836,250 with up to 84 grants