CFDA 93.224: Health Center Program (Community Health Centers)
HRSA's flagship program funding Federally Qualified Health Centers (FQHCs) — community-based primary care for medically underserved populations. The largest single source of federal safety-net primary-care funding.
What this CFDA funds
Comprehensive primary care, including medical, dental, behavioral health, and pharmacy services for medically underserved populations. Funds support sliding-fee-scale operations, enabling services (transportation, translation, case management), and required Section 330 governance (consumer-majority boards). Special funding streams include Migrant Health Centers, Health Care for the Homeless, Public Housing Primary Care, and School-Based Health Centers.
What winning applicants look like
Existing FQHCs (continuation funding) dominate the funding pool. New Access Point opportunities, when offered, favor 501(c)(3) and public-agency applicants with documented unmet need, strong governance plans, and partnerships with hospitals, schools, and behavioral-health providers in their service area. Service-area Health Professional Shortage Area (HPSA) designation is decisive.
Common pitfalls + things to know
Section 330 has rigorous compliance requirements: 19 program requirements, sliding-fee scale, consumer-majority governance, billing all third-party payers, FQHC accreditation pathway. Site visits are routine. New Access Point opportunities are infrequent (every 2-3 years on a competitive basis); Look-Alike designation is the more common entry path.
Related CFDAs to also explore
- CFDA 93.110 — HRSA Maternal and Child Health Federal Consolidated Programs
- CFDA 93.917 — HIV Care Formula Grants — Ryan White Part B
- CFDA 93.243 — SAMHSA Mental Health Services Projects
Audiences who use this CFDA
If you fall into one of these audience groups, the audience guide gives you the broader picture of all federal funding streams you qualify for — not just CFDA 93.224.
Always verify in the official source. CFDA program details, eligibility, and award ranges change with each annual NOFO cycle. Confirm at sam.gov/content/assistance-listings or the agency's program office before you build an application strategy. This page is editorial reference, not an official agency notice.