The FY 2027 Service Area Competition (SAC) grant is designed to improve health care access in underserved communities across the U.S. and its territories. It provides funding to support high-quality preventive and primary health care services. This grant is part of a competitive process where specific service areas are announced and applicants can apply to serve those areas.
Who it's for: This grant is for state, county, city, and township governments, special district governments, federally recognized Indian tribal governments, public and state institutions of higher education, other Native American tribal organizations, and both nonprofit organizations with and without 501(c)(3) status.
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Likely Disqualifiers
- For-profit entities
- Individuals
- Organizations not serving a designated service area
- Incomplete applications
- Applications submitted after the deadline
What You May Need
- Proof of nonprofit status (if applicable)
- Detailed project proposal
- Budget plan
- Organizational chart
- Letters of support or partnership agreements
- Documentation of service area need
- Previous performance reports (if applicable)
- Registration with SAM.gov
- DUNS number
- Grants.gov registration
Cautions
- Ensure your organization serves a designated service area
- Check the Service Area Announcement Table (SAAT) for eligible areas
- Be prepared for a competitive application process
- Monitor for additional service area announcements throughout the year
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Eligibility
Eligible Applicant Types
Additional Criteria
Eligible applicants include state governments, county governments, city or township governments, special district governments, federally recognized Indian tribal governments, public and state institutions of higher education, other Native American tribal organizations, and nonprofit organizations with or without 501(c)(3) status. This means that a wide range of governmental and nonprofit entities can apply, provided they meet the specific requirements and serve an eligible service area.
Overview
This grant is for state, county, city, and township governments, special district governments, federally recognized Indian tribal governments, public and state institutions of higher education, other Native American tribal organizations, and both nonprofit organizations with and without 501(c)(3) status.
Likely Disqualifiers
- For-profit entities
- Individuals
- Organizations not serving a designated service area
- Incomplete applications
- Applications submitted after the deadline
Use of Funds
Funds can be used to deliver comprehensive, high-quality preventive and primary health care services in designated service areas. This includes staffing, equipment, facility improvements, and other necessary resources to enhance health care delivery.
Total Program Funding
$267,773,700
Expected Awards
63
Cost Sharing
Not Required
Important Dates
- Posted
- Sep 18, 2026
- Deadline
- Oct 19, 2026(29 days)
- Archive Date
- Oct 2, 2027
- Last Updated
- Sep 18, 2026
- Est. Award Date (AI estimate)
- Winter 2027
Application Checklist
- Confirm eligibility and service area in the SAAT
- Gather proof of nonprofit status (if applicable)
- Develop a detailed project proposal
- Prepare a comprehensive budget plan
- Compile an organizational chart
- Secure letters of support or partnership agreements
- Document the need for services in the area
- Register with SAM.gov and obtain a DUNS number
- Complete registration on Grants.gov
- Submit the application by the deadline