Community Programs to Improve Minority Health

Minority Health Community Programs
CFDA 93.137 Active Grant
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Program Funding

Annual program obligations reported to SAM.gov.

Latest annual funding (estimated)
$33M FY2026
$44.4M
FY24
$27.4M
FY25
$33M
FY26*
* estimated

Who has received this funding

Organizations awarded under CFDA 93.137 (USAspending.gov).

Program Objective

Support public and private evidence-based interventions and innovative models to improve the health outcomes of racial and ethnic minority communities. Conduct policy demonstrations which coordinate integrated services, community-outreach and systems navigation to improve access to care for minorities and disenfranchised communities.

Eligibility

Eligible Applicants

  • Nonprofit Organization
  • Not-for-Profit Organization
  • For-Profit Organization

Any private nonprofit or public entity located in a State is eligible to apply for an award under this NOFO.
“State” includes, in addition to the several States, only the District of Columbia, Guam, the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, the Northern Mariana Islands, the Virgin Islands, American Samoa, the Federated States of Micronesia, the Republic of the Marshall Islands, and the Republic of Palau. (42 U.S.C. § 201(f) (PHS Act, Section 2(f)); see also, 45 C.F.R. § 75.2).
Eligible entities include private nonprofit or public faith-based organizations, community-based organizations, and American Indian, Alaska Native, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander organizations.

How to Apply

Award Procedure

Final award recommendations will be made by the head of the program office to the Grants Management Officer, using information from the independent merit review panel and the Federal staff reviews. Following a risk assessment as required by 45 CFR part 75, the Grants Management Officer may issue awards. Funded organizations receive a Notice of Award that includes all of the details of their award, and are assigned to a project officer from the program office and a Grants Management Specialist from the OASH Grants and Acquisitions Management Division.

Decision Timeline

  • Approval: From 90 to 120 days
Program details & compliance

Description

Funds will be awarded to national organizations, states, tribes, academic institutions, community-based organizations and local agencies to support policy demonstrations and to enhance data availability for health disparities and health equity activities that will improve health outcomes for racial and ethnic minorities and economically and/or environmentally disadvantaged populations.

Mission Categories

Primary: General Health and Medical

Use of Funds

Allowed Uses

Funds will be awarded to eligible organizations to the goals and objectives explained in the Notice of Funding Opportunity.

Required Documentation

Nonprofit organizations may be requested to provide evidence of tax-exempt status prior to award. When projects involve the collaborative efforts of more than one organization or require the use of services or facilities not under the direct control of the applicant, written assurances of specific support or agreements may be required from the affected parties.

Reporting & Compliance

Records Retention
3 years

Applicable 2 CFR 200 Subparts

  • Subpart D — Post-Federal Award Requirements
  • Subpart E — Cost Principles
  • Subpart F — Audit Requirements

Contacts

Paul Rodriguez — Program Cordinator
240-453-8444
1101 Wootton Parkway, Plaza Level, Rockville, MD 20852
Duane Barlow
2404538822
Office of Grants and Acquisition Management 1101 Wootton Parkway, Plaza Level, Rockville, MD 20852
Data from SAM.gov Federal Assistance Listings. Source published: 2026-02-04. Spec v2.0. Last synced: 2026-05-29 05:35:38.