North Carolina’s SFY 2026 Community Health Grant funds rural and safety-net clinics to expand access to affordable, high-quality primary and preventive care.
Expanding Access to Healthcare Across North Carolina
The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services (NCDHHS), through the Office of Rural Health, has released the State Fiscal Year (SFY) 2026 Community Health Grant (CHG) Request for Applications. This competitive funding opportunity supports primary care safety-net organizations that provide services to medically underserved and vulnerable populations across the state.
The program aims to strengthen healthcare access by supporting local and regional clinics that deliver essential services regardless of patients’ ability to pay. The initiative also seeks to promote collaboration, improve health outcomes, and increase system-level efficiency across rural and underserved areas [1].
Purpose and Program Overview
The Community Health Grant Program helps ensure that uninsured and medically indigent patients can receive care through local safety-net providers. Applicants will apply funds to expand access to primary and preventive care, such as medical, dental, pharmacy, behavioral health, and maternal health services [1].
When primary care organizations can integrate services and coordinate patient care, overall health outcomes improve while costs decline. The CHG program prioritizes projects that strengthen collaboration and sustain services over the long term.
Eligibility
Eligible applicants include:
- Private nonprofit or public organizations currently providing primary care to underserved populations in North Carolina
- Federally Qualified Health Centers (FQHCs) and FQHC Look-Alikes
- Rural Health Clinics (RHCs)
- Local health departments and nonprofit hospitals providing care to uninsured or underinsured individuals [1]
Applicants must demonstrate the ability to deliver services to medically indigent patients and show that requested funds will expand access to or improve the quality of care.
Funding Details
- Total Available Funding: Dependent on legislative appropriations
- Maximum Award: $150,000 per applicant
- Funding Period: July 1, 2025 – June 30, 2026
- Application Deadline: December 20, 2024, by 5:00 p.m. EST
- Notice of Award: Expected in June 2025 [1]
Grant recipients can use funding to cover clinical staff salaries, purchase essential supplies and equipment, and support administrative costs directly related to patient care.
Application and Review Process
Applications will be reviewed for completeness and compliance with eligibility requirements. Awards will be determined through a competitive scoring process based on the applicant’s demonstrated need, service capacity, and project sustainability. Funding recommendations are made by the Office of Rural Health, with final approval from NCDHHS leadership.
Strengthening Community Health Through Partnership
The SFY 2026 Community Health Grant reinforces North Carolina’s commitment to building a sustainable, equitable healthcare system that meets the needs of rural residents and low-income families.
Organizations seeking to apply can partner with Burrows Consulting for expert grant writing and program development support. Contact Burrows Consulting to ensure your proposal aligns with NCDHHS priorities and effectively demonstrates community impact.
Source
[1] North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Office of Rural Health. State Fiscal Year 2026 Community Health Grant Request for Applications (CHG RFA SFY 2026).
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