HRSA FY2026 Health Center Grants Now MAHA-Aligned — $403M in Awards, Chronic Disease Focus
HRSA's FY2026 Health Center Program Service Area Competition explicitly requires alignment with 'Make American Healthy Again' (MAHA) priorities — shifting focus from health disparities/social determinants to chronic disease prevention, nutrition, reducing medication overreliance, and environmental health. Two award tranches: up to 93 awards totaling ~$232M for March 2026 start dates, and up to 51 awards totaling ~$171M for May 2026 start dates ($403M total). HRSA also announced: MAHA Elevate program (~$100M for preventive lifestyle interventions) and RCORP-Impact for rural SUD treatment (80 awards at up to $750K/year). Warning: FQHCs serving undocumented populations or emphasizing language access/social needs may score lower under MAHA-aligned criteria.
Key takeaways
- $403M total in FY2026 SAC awards: 93 awards (~$232M, March start) + 51 awards (~$171M, May start)
- Grants now require MAHA alignment — shifting focus from health disparities/SDOH to chronic disease prevention and nutrition
- MAHA Elevate program: ~$100M for preventive lifestyle interventions
- Warning: FQHCs serving undocumented populations or emphasizing language access may score lower under new criteria
Primary source
Community Link ConsultingFQHC Talent. (2026, March 8). HRSA FY2026 Health Center Grants Now MAHA-Aligned — $403M in Awards, Chronic Disease Focus. Primary source: Community Link Consulting. Retrieved April 28, 2026, from https://www.fqhctalent.com/intel/hrsa-maha-grant-competition-fy2026
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