Federally Qualified Health Centers (FQHCs) and the Health Center Program – Funding & Opportunities

Service Area Competition Funding for Health Center Program (Areas Served with a Project Period Start Date of April 1, 2027) Inactive
Funding to support the delivery of comprehensive, high-quality preventive and primary healthcare services to medically underserved communities and populations. Areas with an April 1, 2027 project period start date are eligible to apply.

Geographic coverage: Nationwide
Application Deadline: Oct 19, 2026
Sponsors: Bureau of Primary Health Care, Health Resources and Services Administration, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services

340B Drug Pricing Program Inactive
Allows certain facilities, such as Critical Access Hospitals, Federally Qualified Health Centers (FQHCs), and FQHC Look-Alikes, to purchase prescription and non-prescription medications at reduced cost.

Geographic coverage: Nationwide and U.S. Territories
Application Deadline: Oct 15, 2026
Sponsors: Health Resources and Services Administration, Office of Pharmacy Affairs, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services

Expanding Nutrition Services Inactive
Funding to increase access to nutrition services at HRSA-funded health centers.

Geographic coverage: Nationwide
Application Deadline: Sep 9, 2026
Sponsors: Bureau of Primary Health Care, Health Resources and Services Administration

Substance Use Disorder Treatment and Recovery Loan Repayment Program (STAR LRP) Site Activation Inactive
Apply to be an approved Substance Use Disorder (SUD) Treatment and Recovery Loan Repayment Program site to receive assistance with recruitment and retention of qualified SUD clinicians and paraprofessionals.

Geographic coverage: Nationwide
Application Deadline: Sep 1, 2026
Sponsors: Bureau of Health Workforce, Health Resources and Services Administration, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services

Small Health Care Provider Quality Improvement Program Inactive
Grants to support the planning, development, and implementation of quality improvement activities for rural primary care providers or providers of healthcare services, such as Critical Access Hospitals, Rural Health Clinics, or a network of rural health providers, to increase access to high quality healthcare services and improve health.

Geographic coverage: Nationwide and U.S. territories
Application Deadline: Aug 6, 2026
Sponsors: Federal Office of Rural Health Policy, Health Resources and Services Administration, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services

Rural Health Network Advancement Program Inactive
Grants to support integrated healthcare networks and improve the quality of basic healthcare services to strengthen rural healthcare systems.

Geographic coverage: Nationwide and U.S. territories
Application Deadline: Jul 24, 2026
Sponsors: Federal Office of Rural Health Policy, Health Resources and Services Administration, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services

Distance Learning and Telemedicine Program Grants Inactive
Grants to help rural communities use advanced telecommunications technology to connect to each other, and the world, overcoming the effects of remoteness and low population density.

Geographic coverage: Nationwide
Application Deadline: Jun 30, 2026
Sponsors: U.S. Department of Agriculture, USDA Rural Development, USDA Rural Utilities Service

Claritev Rural Health Grant Inactive
Grants to help healthcare providers in rural areas introduce or expand services, education, screenings and other programs aimed at improving the health of people in their communities.

Geographic coverage: Nationwide
Application Deadline: Jun 1, 2026
Sponsor: Claritev

National Health Service Corps Site Application Inactive
Apply to be a National Health Service Corps Site to receive recruitment and retention assistance, networking opportunities, and other benefits.

Geographic coverage: Nationwide
Application Deadline: May 19, 2026
Sponsors: Bureau of Health Workforce, Health Resources and Services Administration, National Health Service Corps, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services

Farmworker Health Increase Access to Care (IAC) Small Group Training Series Inactive
Training for health center staff designed to help improve and expand service delivery for agricultural workers.

Geographic coverage: Nationwide
Application Deadline: Dec 10, 2025
Sponsor: National Center for Farmworker Health