Coordinating Center for Language Access Services
🏛 Office of the Assistant Secretary for Health (HHS-OPHS)
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Can you apply?
This grant is for organizations developing a National Coordinating Center for Language Access Services. Eligible applicants include private nonprofits, public entities, faith-based organizations, community-based organizations, and AI/AN/NA organizations located in a U.S. state or territory. The grant supports demonstration projects connecting health professionals with qualified interpreters and translators for individuals with limited English proficiency. Recipients must not restrict participation based on race, color, religion, sex, national origin, or protected characteristics. Applicants must have active SAM.gov and Grants.gov registrations.
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Key dates
- Aug 1, 2024 Applications open
- Jul 1, 2025 Application deadline
- Sep 15, 2025 Award announced
- Sep 30, 2025 Project start
Program description
The Office of Minority Health announces the anticipated availability of funds for Fiscal Year (FY) 2025 under the authority of 42 U.S.C. § 300u-6 (Section 1707 of the Public Health Service Act) for a demonstration project that supports the development of a National Coordinating Center for Language Access Services . Demonstration projects are time-limited projects for the purpose of assessing the effectiveness of an approach or intervention toward reaching a desired outcome. We expect award recipients under this opportunity to consider approaches to sustainability beyond the end of the support provided by OMH. This initiative aligns with Make America Healthy Again Commission goals and supports Executive Order 14224 by improving new Americans’ access to healthcare.Individuals with limited English proficiency face barriers to health care and social services that increase their risk for poor health outcomes. We intend for the funded project to create a National Coordinating Center to connect health and human service professionals with qualified health language interpreters and translators to improve access to language services for individuals limited English proficiency. The funded project will develop technical components needed to host the Center, connect and engage a collaborative network of community-based organizations, and promote the Center nationally to health and human service organizations and agencies. OMH also expects the project to address gaps in access to language services and improve the quality of care and health outcomes for individuals with limited English proficiency. Eligible applicants include any private nonprofit or public entity located in a State. “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 Trust Territory of the Pacific Islands, and any agency or instrumentality thereof exclusive of local governments. (42 U.S.C. § 201(f) (PHS Act, Section 2(f)), 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 American (AI/AN/NA) organizations. Award recipients must not restrict participation in the project on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, or another protected characteristic.Applications must be submitted through Grants.gov, and applicants must have an active SAM.gov registration when submitting an application. Interested applicants are strongly encouraged begin the registration process for both systems early.
Who can apply
Eligible applicants
- 501(c)(3) Public Charity
- City / Municipal Government
- County Government
- Faith-based Organization
- Nonprofits
- Public Authority
- Public K-12 School
- Public University
- Special District
- State Government
- Tribal Nation
- Tribal Organization
Demographic focus
How to apply
Application links
Key dates & requirements
Required documents
- SF-424 (Application for Federal Assistance)
- SF-424 Supplement (if applicable)
- Project Narrative/Proposal
- Budget and Budget Narrative
- Organizational Capacity documentation
- Letters of Support/Commitment from partner organizations
- Proof of SAM.gov registration
- Proof of Grants.gov registration
Program contact
- 👤 Stacey Williams
- 📧 OMHGrants@hhs.gov
- 📞 240-453-8444
Funding track record
Recent awards under CFDA 93.137 from the last 3 years — real organizations that won funding through this same program.
Top 10 Largest Recent Awards
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$39,747,109
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$19,372,001
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$7,458,457
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$7,370,000
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$4,849,816
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$4,750,000
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$4,558,000
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$4,358,337
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$4,320,000
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$4,166,457
Top States by Funding
- GA 8 awards $56.3M
- CA 16 awards $37.9M
- TX 5 awards $32.5M
- MD 6 awards $14.7M
- OK 4 awards $14.6M
Source: USAspending.gov — federal spending transparency. Data covers last 3 years.
Funding history
Annual funding for this program — Federal obligations (CFDA 93.137). How funding has trended year over year.
| 2024 | $44,441,315 | |
| 2025 | $27,435,264 | |
| 2026 est. | $33,000,000 |
FAQ
Who can apply for this grant?
Private nonprofits, public entities, faith-based organizations, community-based organizations, and AI/AN/NA organizations are eligible. Organizations must be located in a U.S. state or territory.
What is the funding amount?
Awards range from $600,000 to $700,000. The total funding pool is $700,000.
What is the project deadline?
The application deadline is July 1, 2025. This is a fixed deadline, not rolling.
What activities are supported?
The grant funds development of a National Coordinating Center to connect health professionals with language interpreters and translators. Projects should address gaps in access to language services and improve health outcomes for individuals with limited English proficiency.
Is cost sharing required?
No cost sharing is required for this grant.
💡 Tips for applicants
- Start SAM.gov and Grants.gov registrations immediately; these take time and are required to submit.
- Clearly address how your center will sustain operations after the grant period ends; sustainability beyond OMH funding is expected.
- Demonstrate how your approach aligns with improving health equity for limited English proficient populations specifically.
- Build strong letters of support from health organizations, interpreters, and community-based partners who will use the center.
- Focus on the technical infrastructure needed to host and operate the coordinating center, not just interpretation services.
⚠️ Common mistakes
Underestimating the complexity of building a national coordinating infrastructure. Failing to demonstrate a credible sustainability plan beyond the grant period. Not adequately addressing how the center will ensure quality and equity in language services.
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