State and Regional Primary Care Associations (PCAs), National Technical Assistance Programs (NTAPs), and Health Centered Controlled Networks (HCCNs)

State and Regional Primary Care Associations (PCAs), National Technical Assistance Programs (NTAPs), and Health Centered Controlled Networks (HCCNs)
CFDA 93.129 Active Cooperative Agreement

Program Funding

Annual program obligations reported to SAM.gov.

Latest annual funding (estimated)
$153.3M FY2026
$140.7M
FY24
$155.4M
FY25
$153.3M
FY26*
* estimated

Funded Projects

Examples of what this program has supported.

FY2025 PCAs and NTAPs provide state, regional, and national technical assistance to maximize the value and impact of the Health Center Program. PCAs and NTAPs support nearly 1,500 health centers to innovate and improve quality, while responding to changes in the health care environment and maintaining compliance with Health Center Program requirements. PCAs respond to unique state and regional TA needs based on health trends (for example, chronic disease prevention and management) and maximize the impact of HRSA funding. NTAPs provide access to TA resources on a variety of health center priorities through the Health Center Resource Clearinghouse. HCCNs have provided health IT and data integration support to health centers for more than 20 years, with approximately 92% of all health centers formally partnering with HCCNs.

Program Objective

Improve the Quality of Care Provided by Healthcare Systems: Strengthening the overall effectiveness, safety, and patient experience of America’s healthcare systems.

Eligibility

Eligible Applicants

  • Nonprofit Organization
  • U.S. State Government
  • U.S. Territory Government
  • Federally Recognized Tribal Government
  • Municipality/Township Government
  • County Government
  • Local
  • Tribal
  • For-Profit Organization

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.

Beneficiaries

  • Specific Restrictions (Determined at NOFO Level)

Medically underserved communities and populations.

How to Apply

Award Procedure

Notification is made in writing through an NOA.

Refer to the applicable NOFO for more information.

Program details & compliance

Description

State and Regional Primary Care Associations (PCAs) provide technical assistance (TA) to existing and potential health centers in their state or region. PCAs support health centers to improve the health of individuals and communities by increasing access to comprehensive, high-quality primary health care; fostering a health center workforce to address current and emerging needs; enhancing emergency preparedness and response; accelerating value-based care delivery; and advancing health center clinical quality and performance. National Technical Assistance Programs (NTAPs) develop, deliver, coordinate, and evaluate national-level TA to existing and potential health centers, both directly and collaboratively with other HRSA-supported TA programs. NTAPs support health centers to deliver comprehensive, high quality primary health care; improve chronic disease management, nutrition and preventive services; improve operational effectiveness, efficiency, and quality; and address emergent public health needs and priorities. Health Center Controlled Networks (HCCNs) support health centers within their established networks by strengthening and leveraging health information technology (HIT) to enhance delivery of affordable, accessible and high-quality primary care, with a focus on data management and analytics, interoperability of systems and digital health tools, and Uniform Data System (UDS) implementation.

Mission Categories

Primary: General Health and Medical

Use of Funds

Allowed Uses

Recipients will provide certain technical and non-financial assistance to health centers and other qualified organizations at a regional, state or national level.

Restrictions

See NOFO

Required Documentation

Review the applicable HRSA NOFO issued under this program for any documentation required before submission of an application package.

Reporting & Compliance

Audit Required
Yes — Annual
Records Retention
3 years

Applicable 2 CFR 200 Subparts

  • Subpart B — General Provisions
  • Subpart C — Pre-Federal Award Requirements
  • Subpart D — Post-Federal Award Requirements
  • Subpart E — Cost Principles
  • Subpart F — Audit Requirements

Contacts

Bureau of Primary Health Care, Health Resources and Services Administration
(301) 594-4300
5600 Fishers Lane, Rockville, MD 20857
Data from SAM.gov Federal Assistance Listings. Source published: 2026-03-13. Spec v2.0. Last synced: 2026-05-28 07:24:29.