The FY 2027 Service Area Competition (SAC) grant is designed to improve health in underserved communities by funding organizations that provide comprehensive, high-quality preventive and primary health care services. This is a competitive grant where specific service areas are announced, and organizations can apply to serve these areas.
Who it's for: This grant is for organizations that can deliver health care services to underserved communities. Eligible applicants include state and local governments, federally recognized tribal governments, nonprofit organizations, and certain educational institutions.
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Likely Disqualifiers
- Not being in an eligible applicant category
- Inability to provide comprehensive health services
- Failure to apply by the deadline
- Not serving an announced service area
- Lack of 501(c)(3) status for nonprofits
What You May Need
- Proof of eligibility (e.g., 501(c)(3) status for nonprofits)
- Detailed project proposal
- Budget plan
- Documentation of ability to provide health services
- Registration in federal systems (e.g., SAM.gov)
- Past performance information
Cautions
- Ensure you are applying for a service area listed in the Service Area Announcement Table (SAAT)
- Check for any additional service areas announced throughout the year
- Strict adherence to application deadlines is crucial
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Eligibility
Eligible Applicant Types
Additional Criteria
Eligible applicants include state governments, private institutions of higher education, county governments, federally recognized Indian tribal governments, special district governments, nonprofits with 501(c)(3) status, other Native American tribal organizations, and city or township governments. These entities must be capable of providing comprehensive health care services to underserved areas.
Overview
This grant is for organizations that can deliver health care services to underserved communities. Eligible applicants include state and local governments, federally recognized tribal governments, nonprofit organizations, and certain educational institutions.
Likely Disqualifiers
- Not being in an eligible applicant category
- Inability to provide comprehensive health services
- Failure to apply by the deadline
- Not serving an announced service area
- Lack of 501(c)(3) status for nonprofits
Use of Funds
Funds can be used to support the delivery of preventive and primary health care services in designated underserved areas. This includes staffing, equipment, and other resources necessary to provide comprehensive health care.
Total Program Funding
$267,773,700
Expected Awards
63
Cost Sharing
Not Required
Important Dates
- Posted
- Sep 18, 2026
- Deadline
- Oct 19, 2026(30 days)
- Archive Date
- Oct 2, 2027
Application Checklist
- Verify eligibility category
- Review Service Area Announcement Table (SAAT) for available areas
- Prepare a comprehensive health service delivery plan
- Complete a detailed budget proposal
- Register or update information in SAM.gov
- Submit application by October 19, 2026