HRSA Extends FQHC Performance Periods to 4 Years, $828M in Non-Competitive Awards for 192 Health Centers

January 26, 2026National

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HRSA Health Center Program rulesTaking effect

Next: Oct 19, 2026 · Change-in-scope requests before HRSA's system shutdown

HRSA is moving from 3-year to 4-year performance periods for health center grantees starting in FY2026, with 192 non-competitive awards totaling approximately $828 million. Longer grant cycles mean less time spent on competitive applications and more operational stability — a meaningful administrative relief during the current financial crisis.

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HRSA Health Center Program rules
Jan 1 · HRSA awards Family Health Services $500,000 in FY2025 Expanded Hours funding Mar 8 · HRSA FY2026 Health Center Grants Now MAHA-Aligned — Chronic Disease Focus

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FQHC Talent. (2026, January 26). HRSA Extends FQHC Performance Periods to 4 Years, $828M in Non-Competitive Awards for 192 Health Centers. Source: Federal Register / HRSA. Retrieved October 6, 2026, from https://www.fqhctalent.com/intel/hrsa-4-year-performance-period-extension-fy2026

HRSA Extends FQHC Performance Periods to 4 Years, $828M in Non-Competitive Awards for 192 Health Centers

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