The Sickle Cell Disease Regional Care Excellence (SoRCE) Program aims to improve the health of people with sickle cell disease by enhancing access to care, improving care quality, and monitoring quality of life. The program will fund seven regional hubs to coordinate care and work with local partners to ensure better treatment and outcomes for those with the disease.
Who it's for: This grant is for organizations that can serve as a Regional Coordinating Hub to improve care for people with sickle cell disease. Eligible applicants include public and state institutions of higher education, certain Native American tribal organizations, and both nonprofit organizations with and without 501(c)(3) status.
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Likely Disqualifiers
- For-profit organizations
- Individuals
- Organizations outside the U.S.
- Entities not prepared to coordinate regional care
- Lack of partnerships with clinical and community-based organizations
What You May Need
- Detailed project proposal
- Proof of eligibility
- Partnership agreements with local organizations
- Budget plan
- Quality improvement strategy
- Documentation of past experience in healthcare coordination
- Organizational capacity statement
- Letters of support
- Registration with grants.gov
- DUNS number or UEI
Cautions
- Ensure regional coverage and partnerships
- Focus on continuous quality improvement
- Track and report quality of life indicators
- Be prepared for a competitive application process
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Eligibility
Eligible Applicant Types
Additional Criteria
Eligible applicants include public and state institutions of higher education, Native American tribal organizations, and nonprofit organizations with or without 501(c)(3) status. This means universities, colleges, certain tribal groups, and various nonprofit entities can apply, provided they meet the program's requirements.
Overview
This grant is for organizations that can serve as a Regional Coordinating Hub to improve care for people with sickle cell disease. Eligible applicants include public and state institutions of higher education, certain Native American tribal organizations, and both nonprofit organizations with and without 501(c)(3) status.
Likely Disqualifiers
- For-profit organizations
- Individuals
- Organizations outside the U.S.
- Entities not prepared to coordinate regional care
- Lack of partnerships with clinical and community-based organizations
Use of Funds
Funds can be used to establish and operate a Regional Coordinating Hub, collaborate with clinical and community partners, and implement initiatives to improve access and quality of care for sickle cell disease patients.
Total Program Funding
$6,650,000
Expected Awards
7
Cost Sharing
Not Required
Important Dates
- Posted
- Jun 5, 2026
- Deadline
- Jul 8, 2026(25 days)
- Archive Date
- Aug 30, 2026
Application Checklist
- Register on grants.gov
- Obtain a DUNS number or UEI
- Develop a comprehensive project proposal
- Secure partnership agreements
- Prepare a detailed budget plan
- Draft a quality improvement strategy
- Gather letters of support
- Compile organizational capacity documents
- Submit application by the deadline