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HRSA-27-005
HRSA FY 2027 Service Area Competition (SAC) — HRSA-27-005
HRSA-27-005 supports comprehensive primary and preventive health care in medically underserved communities. Phase 1 is due in Grants.gov by October 19, 2026 at 11:59 PM ET; Phase 2 is due in HRSA EHBs by November 18, 2026 at 5:00 PM ET.
Funding$267,773,700 expected total program funding; 63 expected grants; service-area funding amount varies and is controlled by the SAAT
DeadlinePhase 1 Grants.gov: October 19, 2026 at 11:59 PM ET; Phase 2 HRSA EHBs: November 18, 2026 at 5:00 PM ET
Last verifiedOctober 7, 2026
Required next actionMatch prospective applicants to the HRSA Service Area Announcement Table before application development. Confirm the exact service area ID, Total Funding, patient target, ZIP codes, special population funding, and required additional services; then complete Phase 1 in Grants.gov by October 19, 2026 at 11:59 PM ET and Phase 2 in EHBs by November 18, 2026 at 5:00 PM ET.
Broad Eligibility
Eligible domestic applicants include state, county, city or township, and special district governments; federally recognized Tribal governments; public and Indian housing authorities; other Tribal organizations; and nonprofit organizations with or without 501(c)(3) status. Applicants must propose to serve an announced SAAT service area, meet Health Center Program eligibility requirements, and project serving at least 75% of the SAAT patient target.
Atlas Analysis
HRSA FY2027 Service Area Competition supports public and nonprofit health center applicants proposing to serve an announced Service Area Announcement Table area and continue comprehensive primary and preventive care for medically underserved populations. HRSA uses a two-phase application: Grants.gov by October 19, 2026 at 11:59 PM ET, followed by HRSA EHBs by November 18, 2026 at 5:00 PM ET.
The Health Resources and Services Administration is accepting applications for Fiscal Year (FY) 2027 Service Area Competition (SAC) — HRSA-27-005. The competition supports comprehensive, high-quality primary and preventive health care in medically underserved communities and populations through the Health Center Program.
Application Deadlines
Phase 1: October 19, 2026 at 11:59 PM Eastern Time through Grants.gov. Phase 2: November 18, 2026 at 5:00 PM Eastern Time through HRSA Electronic Handbooks (EHBs).
Funding
HRSA expects approximately $267,773,700 in total program funding across 63 grants. The amount available for an individual applicant depends on the Service Area Announcement Table (SAAT) for the specific service area. Applicants may request up to the Total Funding listed for that service area.
Eligibility
Eligible domestic applicants include state, county, city or township, and special district governments; federally recognized Tribal governments; public and Indian housing authorities; other Tribal organizations; and nonprofit organizations with or without 501(c)(3) status. Applicants must propose to serve an announced service area and satisfy Health Center Program eligibility requirements.
Applicants must project serving at least 75% of the SAAT patient target. New or competing supplement applicants must propose at least one new full-time permanent service delivery site, subject to the NOFO requirements.
Submission Structure
The application uses a two-phase process. Phase 1 requires the federal forms in Grants.gov. Phase 2 requires program-specific narratives, forms, and attachments in EHBs. Applicants must maintain active SAM.gov and Grants.gov registrations and an EHBs account.
Atlas Note
The exact service area, funding ceiling, patient target, ZIP codes, and required service mix are controlled by the SAAT. Prospective applicants should match their organization and proposed service area to the SAAT before investing in application development.
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Source verificationOfficial government source · simpler.grants.govAtlas last verified this record October 7, 2026. Always use the funder's current application materials, amendments and portal instructions as the controlling source.View source and application materials ↗
