Fiscal Year (FY) 2027 State and Regional Primary Care Association (PCA) Cooperative Agreements
Forecast
Health Resources and Services Administration plans to offer grants of up to $4.9 million (at least $790,000) to nonprofits, colleges and universities, state and local governments, tribes, small businesses and businesses. It expects to make about 52 awards worth $76.0 million in total. It is a forecast: the notice is expected around November 16, 2026, with applications due around January 25, 2027.
From the official notice on Grants.gov, last changed August 3, 2026. Checked October 31, 2026.
- Award ceiling$4.9 million
- Award floor$790,000
- Expected awards52
- Total funding$76.0 million
- Cost sharingNot required
- Funding typeCooperative Agreement
Key dates
| Forecast posted | August 3, 2026 |
|---|---|
| Expected posting | November 16, 2026 |
| Expected deadline | January 25, 2027 |
| Expected award date | July 1, 2027 |
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Who can apply
This opportunity is open to nonprofits, colleges and universities, state and local governments, tribes, small businesses and businesses.
- State governments
- County governments
- City or township governments
- Special district governments
- Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
- Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized)
- Native American tribal organizations (other than Federally recognized tribal governments)
- Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education
- Nonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education
- Private institutions of higher education
- For profit organizations other than small businesses
- Small businesses
Applications can be from the 50 states, the District of Columbia, the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, the Northern Mariana Islands, American Samoa, Guam, the U.S. Virgin Islands, the Federated States of Micronesia, the Republic of the Marshall Islands, or the Republic of Palau. New organizations and organizations currently receiving funding as PCAs under Section 330(l) may submit applications. Individuals are not eligible applicants under this NOFO.
Is this a realistic fit?
- No cost sharing or match is required.
What the grant funds
The purpose of the Fiscal Year (FY) 2027 State and Regional Primary Care Association (PCA) program is to develop and deliver technical assistance (TA) that supports existing and potential Health Center Program award recipients and look-alikes (LALs), hereafter referred to as health centers, both directly and collaboratively with other HRSA-funded TA programs. PCAs will improve the health of medically vulnerable individuals and communities by: Increasing access to high-quality preventive and primary health care services. Improving chronic disease prevention and management to enhance the overall health of communities. Recruiting, retaining, and training a health center workforce. Preparing for, responding to, and recovering from emergent health events. Implementing payer strategies, including value-based care delivery, to ensure high functioning, financially sustainable health centers. Accelerating data-informed improvements to improve operations and clinical quality.
How to apply
- Read the full notice and attachments on Grants.gov and the agency's announcement. The notice is the official source for deadlines and requirements.
- Make sure your organization has an active SAM.gov registration and Unique Entity ID; registration can take several weeks.
- Register on Grants.gov and submit through Workspace before the deadline and time given in the notice. Our application guide walks through each step.
Questions go to Health Resources and Services Administration, bphcfunding@hrsa.gov, 301-594-4300.
Questions people ask
Who can apply for Fiscal Year (FY) 2027 State and Regional Primary Care Association (PCA) Cooperative Agreements?
Health Resources and Services Administration accepts applications from nonprofits, colleges and universities, state and local governments, tribes, small businesses and businesses. The notice adds further conditions, so read its eligibility section.
What is the deadline for Fiscal Year (FY) 2027 State and Regional Primary Care Association (PCA) Cooperative Agreements?
Expected deadline January 25, 2027. Confirm the date and time in the official notice on Grants.gov.
How much funding is available?
Awards of up to $4.9 million each. About $76.0 million in total across about 52 awards.
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