Opportunity Information: Apply for HRSA 17 054
Apply for HRSA 17 054
- The Department of Health and Human Services, Health Resources and Services Administration in the health sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Service Area Competition" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 93.224.
- This funding opportunity was created on Sep 07, 2016.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Nov 07, 2016. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 69 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: Others (see text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility for clarification).
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Opportunity Summary:
The Service Area Competition (SAC) grant opportunity (Funding Opportunity Number HRSA 17-054) is a discretionary grant program offered by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services through the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA). It sits within the Health funding activity category and is associated with CFDA number 93.224. The central goal of this competition is continuity: it is designed to maintain and protect ongoing access to essential primary and preventive health care in communities that are already being served under the federal Health Center Program, particularly in areas and among populations considered medically underserved.
At its core, SAC targets patient-directed organizations, meaning the funded health centers are expected to be governed and oriented around the needs and input of the patients and communities they serve. The program supports both public and private nonprofit organizations that deliver comprehensive primary care and preventive services. The emphasis is not only on providing care, but on providing it in a way that is culturally competent and quality-focused, acknowledging that effective health care delivery must align with the language, norms, and lived realities of the local population. The announcement explicitly highlights vulnerable populations, reinforcing that the Health Center Program is meant to function as a critical access point for people who might otherwise face major barriers to care.
This opportunity uses the grant funding instrument type. While the listing notes an award ceiling of 0, that value typically reflects how the opportunity is displayed in a database extract rather than indicating that awards have no funding; in many federal listings, the ceiling may be omitted, variable, or dependent on factors like service area scope, patient volume, or congressional appropriations. The announcement projected 69 awards, signaling a sizable competition intended to cover multiple service areas across the country.
Eligibility is listed broadly as "Others" with additional clarification referenced in the full eligibility text of the opportunity. In practice, SAC opportunities generally revolve around organizations capable of meeting Health Center Program requirements for serving designated communities and maintaining the operational, governance, and service-delivery standards expected of federally supported health centers. The overall purpose remains consistent throughout the notice: to ensure that communities already relying on Health Center Program services do not lose access to comprehensive, community-responsive primary health care.
Key administrative details from the announcement include a creation date of September 7, 2016, and an original application closing date of November 7, 2016.
Service Area Competition (SAC) Grant (HRSA 17-054) FAQs
What is the Service Area Competition (SAC) grant opportunity?
The Service Area Competition (SAC) is a discretionary grant program offered by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services through the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA). This specific opportunity is identified as Funding Opportunity Number HRSA 17-054.
What is the main purpose of SAC (HRSA 17-054)?
The central goal is continuity of care. The competition is designed to maintain and protect ongoing access to essential primary and preventive health care in communities that are already being served under the federal Health Center Program, especially in medically underserved areas and among medically underserved populations.
Which federal agency administers this opportunity?
The opportunity is administered by HRSA (Health Resources and Services Administration), which is part of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS).
What is the funding activity category for this opportunity?
The funding activity category is Health.
What CFDA number is associated with this grant?
This opportunity is associated with CFDA number 93.224.
What type of funding instrument is used?
This opportunity uses the grant funding instrument type.
Who is this competition intended to serve?
The competition is intended to ensure people in communities already served by the Health Center Program do not lose access to comprehensive primary and preventive services. The announcement also emphasizes vulnerable populations and communities facing barriers to care.
Does SAC focus on medically underserved communities?
Yes. The description highlights medically underserved areas and medically underserved populations as a key focus, reinforcing that the Health Center Program is meant to be a critical access point for communities and people who might otherwise struggle to obtain care.
What kinds of organizations does SAC support?
The program supports public and private nonprofit organizations that deliver comprehensive primary care and preventive services in alignment with Health Center Program expectations.
What does it mean that SAC targets "patient-directed organizations"?
It means funded health centers are expected to be governed and oriented around the needs and input of the patients and communities they serve, with an emphasis on community responsiveness and patient-centered decision-making.
What types of services are emphasized under this opportunity?
The opportunity emphasizes comprehensive primary care and preventive health care services, delivered in a way that supports continuity for communities already receiving Health Center Program services.
Is there an emphasis on quality and cultural competence?
Yes. The announcement highlights that services should be culturally competent and quality-focused, recognizing that effective care must align with the language, norms, and lived realities of the local population.
How many awards were projected for this competition?
The announcement projected 69 awards.
What is the award ceiling for this grant?
The listing notes an award ceiling of 0, but the description indicates this likely reflects how the opportunity is displayed in a database extract rather than meaning awards have no funding. In many federal listings, the ceiling may be omitted, variable, or dependent on factors such as the scope of the service area, patient volume, or congressional appropriations.
Who is eligible to apply?
Eligibility is listed broadly as "Others," with additional clarification referenced in the full eligibility text of the opportunity. The description indicates SAC opportunities generally revolve around organizations capable of meeting Health Center Program requirements for serving designated communities and maintaining expected operational, governance, and service-delivery standards.
Is this opportunity meant to start new services in brand-new communities?
The stated purpose is to maintain and protect ongoing access in communities that are already being served under the Health Center Program, indicating a continuity focus for existing service areas rather than a general expansion into unrelated new areas.
When was this funding opportunity created?
The creation date listed for the announcement is September 7, 2016.
What was the original application closing date?
The original application closing date listed is November 7, 2016.
What is the overall outcome HRSA is trying to prevent through SAC?
The opportunity is intended to prevent disruptions in access to essential primary and preventive care for communities that already rely on Health Center Program-supported services.
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