Fiscal Year 2026 Expanding Nutrition Services

The Expanding Nutrition Services grant is administered by the Health Resources and Services Administration within the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. HRSA is a federal agency responsible for improving access to health care services for people who are geographically isolated, economically disadvantaged, or medically vulnerable. Through its Health Center Program, HRSA provides funding to community-based organizations that deliver primary and preventive health services to underserved populations. This specific funding opportunity is designed as a supplemental investment into existing HRSA-funded health centers to enhance their capacity to deliver nutrition-related services as part of comprehensive care. The purpose of this funding is to increase access to nutrition services for patients served by HRSA-supported health centers. Nutrition services are defined broadly to include interventions that prevent, manage, and treat diseases and health conditions through dietary and food-based strategies. The program emphasizes measurable expansion, requiring applicants to demonstrate an increase in the number of patients receiving nutrition services or the volume of nutrition-related visits. This aligns with broader federal priorities around chronic disease prevention, food security, and integrated care delivery models. Funding under this opportunity is distributed as fixed award amounts, with each selected recipient receiving a uniform grant. The total program funding is substantial, supporting hundreds of awards across the country. Funds are intended to support direct service expansion and related infrastructure, such as staffing, program development, and service delivery enhancements tied specifically to nutrition care. While the funding is flexible within the scope of nutrition services, it is restricted to activities that directly contribute to increasing access and utilization, rather than unrelated operational expenses. Eligibility for this opportunity is limited to organizations that are already recipients of HRSA Health Center Program funding under section 330(e) of the Public Health Service Act, specifically those with active H80 awards. This restriction ensures that only established health centers with existing federal funding relationships and infrastructure can apply. As a result, the applicant pool is narrowly defined and excludes new entrants, organizations without prior HRSA funding, and entities outside the Health Center Program framework. The application process is expected to follow standard federal grant submission procedures through Grants.gov. Applicants must prepare and submit their applications electronically by the specified deadline, adhering to all federal requirements for submission timing and completeness. While specific application components are not detailed in the forecast notice, typical submissions include program narratives, budget justifications, and performance metrics demonstrating the proposed expansion of services. No pre-application requirements such as letters of intent are indicated in the available information. The timeline for this opportunity is clearly defined, with an estimated posting date in April, an application deadline in early June, and award decisions anticipated by September of the same year. The project start date aligns with the award date, indicating a rapid transition from award to implementation. The opportunity is presented as a single-cycle funding announcement within the fiscal year, with no explicit indication of recurring availability, although similar HRSA funding opportunities may be issued in future years based on program priorities and federal appropriations. Contact information for the program is provided through HRSA, including both a general phone number and an official program email address. These channels serve as the primary means for applicants to seek clarification or assistance during the application process. Overall, the Expanding Nutrition Services grant represents a targeted federal investment aimed at strengthening preventive and therapeutic nutrition services within established community health centers, with the goal of improving health outcomes for underserved populations.