State and Regional Primary Care Associations (PCAs), National Technical Assistance Programs (NTAPs), and Health Centered Controlled Networks (HCCNs) (93.129)
State and Regional Primary Care Associations (PCAs), National Technical Assistance Programs (NTAPs), and Health Centered Controlled Networks (HCCNs) (Assistance Listing 93.129) is run by the Health Resources and Services Administration, part of the Department of Health and Human Services. It awarded $337 million in 231 grants from fiscal 2021 to 2025, about $1.5 million per award on average. 2 funding opportunities are open or forecast now.
The typical award was $1.2 million. Half of the 231 awards fell between $280,336 and $2.2 million, and they ranged from $10,000 to $13.3 million.
- Awarded, FY 2021 to 2025$337 million
- Grant awards231
- Typical award$1.2 million
- Awarded in FY 2025$157 million
- Size rank466 of 1824
- Type of assistanceCooperative agreements
Key findings
- Annual funding rose from $26.8 million in fiscal 2021 to $157 million in fiscal 2025.
- It is the 466th largest of 1,824 federal grant programs by five-year awards.
- The 20 largest recipients received 42% of the money.
- Awards went to recipients in 50 states and territories.
What the program funds
Improve the Quality of Care Provided by Healthcare Systems: Strengthening the overall effectiveness, safety, and patient experience of America’s healthcare systems.
Open opportunities
- Fiscal Year (FY) 2027 State and Regional Primary Care Association (PCA) Cooperative Agreements
- Fiscal Year 2027 Regional Nutrition Hubs
Rules from the program listing
Who can apply
Eligible applicants include domestic public, private non-profit, and for-profit entities that provide technical assistance to current and potential health centers. Current PCAs, NTAPs, HCCNs or new organizations may apply. Refer to the applicable NOFO for more information.
What the money can and cannot pay for
Recipients will provide certain technical and non-financial assistance to health centers and other qualified organizations at a regional, state or national level.
Matching requirements
This program has no statutory formula. Matching requirements are not applicable to this assistance listing. MOE requirements are not applicable to this assistance listing.
Award range and average, in the agency's words
Varies. See applicable Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO).
Funding history and past recipients
From fiscal 2021 to 2025, State and Regional Primary Care Associations (PCAs), National Technical Assistance Programs (NTAPs), and Health Centered Controlled Networks (HCCNs) (93.129) awarded$337 million across 231 grant awards, an average of $1.5 million per award.
Who usually wins
Nonprofits received 56% of the money, small businesses 1.3% and colleges and universities 0.7%.
| Recipient type | Awards | Amount | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nonprofits | 70 | $188 million | 56% |
| Other | 157 | $143 million | 42% |
| Small businesses | 2 | $4.3 million | 1.3% |
| Colleges and universities | 2 | $2.2 million | 0.7% |
By state
Each state below has its own page for this program, with its recipients and yearly totals.
| State | Awards | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| California | 17 | $27.5 million |
| Texas | 8 | $27.4 million |
| Maryland | 8 | $23.1 million |
| Massachusetts | 12 | $13.6 million |
| New York | 8 | $12.2 million |
| Oregon | 3 | $10.0 million |
| Tennessee | 6 | $9.0 million |
| Colorado | 7 | $8.0 million |
| Ohio | 4 | $7.9 million |
| District of Columbia | 12 | $7.8 million |
| Virginia | 6 | $7.7 million |
| Pennsylvania | 7 | $7.6 million |
| Michigan | 5 | $7.6 million |
| Illinois | 5 | $6.9 million |
| North Carolina | 4 | $6.5 million |
| Hawaii | 7 | $6.3 million |
| Washington | 7 | $6.2 million |
| New Hampshire | 3 | $5.9 million |
| Arizona | 3 | $5.8 million |
| Mississippi | 4 | $5.8 million |
| Florida | 3 | $5.7 million |
| Alaska | 3 | $5.7 million |
| Georgia | 3 | $5.7 million |
| South Carolina | 4 | $5.6 million |
| Missouri | 3 | $5.5 million |
| Oklahoma | 4 | $5.4 million |
| Connecticut | 5 | $5.3 million |
| Louisiana | 4 | $5.1 million |
| Montana | 3 | $4.8 million |
| West Virginia | 4 | $4.7 million |
| New Mexico | 4 | $4.7 million |
| Indiana | 3 | $4.7 million |
| Wisconsin | 4 | $4.6 million |
| South Dakota | 3 | $4.6 million |
| Utah | 4 | $4.4 million |
| Kentucky | 3 | $4.3 million |
| Arkansas | 3 | $4.2 million |
| Maine | 3 | $4.2 million |
| Alabama | 3 | $4.1 million |
| Puerto Rico | 3 | $4.0 million |
| Iowa | 4 | $4.0 million |
| Idaho | 3 | $3.9 million |
| Kansas | 3 | $3.6 million |
| Nebraska | 3 | $3.3 million |
| Minnesota | 3 | $3.1 million |
| New Jersey | 3 | $2.2 million |
| Nevada | 2 | $2.0 million |
| Wyoming | 2 | $1.9 million |
| Rhode Island | 2 | $1.7 million |
| Delaware | 1 | $1.4 million |