Family-to-Family Health Information Centers (F2F HIC)
🏛 Health Resources and Services Administration (HHS-HRSA)
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Can you apply?
This grant is for organizations serving families of children and youth with special health care needs (CYSHCN). Eligible applicants are typically nonprofits, community-based organizations, and public agencies with capacity to provide health information, education, and peer support services.
The program funds Family-to-Family Health Information Centers that work with both families and professionals serving CYSHCN. Activities include information dissemination, technical assistance, peer mentoring, and navigation support across health and social service systems.
Geographic scope is national. Applicants must demonstrate ability to reach CYSHCN populations in their service area and build partnerships with healthcare providers and family networks.
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Key dates
- Jul 31, 2026 Applications open
- Dec 19, 2026 Application deadline in 60 days
- May 3, 2027 Award announced
- Jun 1, 2027 Project start
Program description
The purpose of this program is to provide information, education, technical assistance, and peer support to families of children and youth with special health care needs (CYSHCN) and the professionals who serve them so that CYSHCN and their families can better navigate complex systems to receive needed services and improve their health and well-being.
Who can apply
Eligible applicants
- 501(c)(3) Public Charity
- City / Municipal Government
- Community Health Center
- County Government
- Nonprofits
- Private University
- Public Authority
- Public K-12 School
- Public University
- Small Business (SBA-defined)
- 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)
- Project Narrative/Statement of Need
- Budget and Budget Justification
- Organizational Capacity Documentation
- Letters of Support/Commitment from Partners
- Organizational Chart
- Evaluation Plan
Program contact
- 👤 MCHB/DSCSHN - F2F HIC
- 📧 CYSHCN@hrsa.gov
- 📞 301-443-5692
Funding track record
Recent awards under CFDA 93.504 from the last 3 years — real organizations that won funding through this same program.
Top 10 Largest Recent Awards
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$1,835,776
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$1,823,036
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$1,817,990
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$1,799,446
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$1,798,358
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$1,708,669
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$835,378
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$767,489
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$763,265
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$762,815
Top States by Funding
- CA 3 awards $4.4M
- LA 2 awards $2.6M
- TN 2 awards $2.6M
- MN 2 awards $2.6M
- AL 2 awards $2.3M
Source: USAspending.gov — federal spending transparency. Data covers last 3 years.
Funding history
Annual funding for this program — Federal obligations (CFDA 93.504). How funding has trended year over year.
| 2024 | $5,626,075 | |
| 2025 | $5,525,610 | |
| 2026 est. | $5,706,793 |
FAQ
Who can apply for this grant?
Nonprofits, community-based organizations, and public agencies with experience serving families of children and youth with special health care needs. Prior experience operating a Family-to-Family Health Information Center is typically preferred.
What activities does this grant fund?
Information and education services, peer support programs, technical assistance to families and professionals, care navigation support, and systems advocacy. The goal is helping CYSHCN families access needed services.
What is the funding amount?
Awards are fixed at $96,750 per grant. The total program pool is approximately $5.7 million for all awards nationally.
What documents do I need to submit?
Standard NIH/HRSA forms including SF-424, project narrative, budget justification, organizational capacity documentation, and letters of support from partner agencies and family organizations.
Is cost-sharing required?
No. This grant does not require cost-sharing or matching funds from applicants.
💡 Tips for applicants
- Emphasize your organization's track record serving families of CYSHCN and existing partnerships with health systems and family networks.
- Show how you will reach both families and the professionals who serve them through your information and peer support programs.
- Detail your capacity to provide culturally responsive, accessible information across multiple formats and languages as needed.
- Include letters of support from partner organizations, healthcare providers, and family advisory groups that commit to collaboration.
- Clearly explain how your center will help families navigate complex systems and improve access to services for CYSHCN.
⚠️ Common mistakes
Applications fail when they lack evidence of prior experience serving CYSHCN families or weak partnerships with healthcare systems. Vague descriptions of service delivery models or failure to show how both families and professionals will benefit hurt competitiveness. Poor cost justification or unclear budget allocation to core activities may result in rejection.
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