U.S. Department of Health and Human Services
65 federal programs administered by U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, sourced directly from the SAM.gov Assistance Listings catalog.
Public health, medical research, social services, and healthcare programs across all populations.
Portfolio overview. U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) currently administers 65 federal assistance programs listed in the SAM.gov Assistance Listings database. The portfolio concentrates in Health (64 programs), Public Safety (1 program). Each listing on this page links through to the full CFDA program detail — funding range, eligibility categories, current funding opportunities on Grants.gov, and the authorizing legislation.
Funding scale. SAM.gov publishes funding range data for 65 of 65 HHS programs. The largest award ceiling in this portfolio is $5.0 billion, and the median listed ceiling is $5.0 million. Assistance Listings funding ranges represent the envelope across all awards, not the amount any single applicant can expect — individual awards depend on appropriations, the scope of the proposed project, and the evaluation score. Always cross-check against the current NOFO for the figure that matters to your application.
Who applies. Across the 65 HHS programs, the most frequently listed eligibility categories are state local gov (44 programs), nonprofit (31 programs), educational institution (12 programs). Every applicant, regardless of entity type, must maintain an active SAM.gov registration and a Unique Entity ID (UEI) before submitting on Grants.gov. Nonprofits need current IRS 501(c)(3) determination; state and local governments typically need a designated authorizing official; tribal organizations apply under set-aside provisions; educational institutions frequently need institutional pre-award offices to handle the submission. First-time applicants should allow 4–6 weeks for SAM.gov registration to validate before a deadline.
Source: SAM.gov Assistance Listings (Catalog of Federal Domestic Assistance — CFDA) U.S. Department of Health and Human Services federal grant programs (CFDA codes), descriptions, eligibility, and funding categories · 2026 SAM.gov Assistance Listings replaced the legacy CFDA catalog; all federal financial assistance programs must publish here. Updated continuously as agencies revise program details.
Grant Programs (65)
Adoption Assistance
Federal matching funds for adoption assistance payments to encourage adoption of special needs children.
Up to $20M
Advanced Education Nursing Traineeships
Traineeships for nurse practitioners, nurse anesthetists, and nurse-midwives to increase primary care capacity.
Up to $1M
Advanced Nursing Education Workforce
Grants to train advanced practice registered nurses for primary care in underserved communities.
Up to $3M
Assistance to Individuals with AIDS and HIV Infection
Formula grants for primary care medical services to low-income people with HIV/AIDS.
Up to $3M
Bioterrorism Hospital Preparedness
Grants to improve hospital preparedness for bioterrorism attacks and other public health emergencies.
Up to $20M
Block Grants for Community Mental Health Services
Block grants to support comprehensive community-based mental health services for adults and children.
Up to $25M
Block Grants for Prevention and Treatment of Substance Abuse
Block grants for substance abuse prevention and treatment services through a statewide system of care.
Up to $50M
Centers of Excellence
Grants to health professions schools that serve as centers of excellence in health education for underrepresented minorities.
Up to $2M
Child Care and Development Block Grant
Block grants to help low-income working families access child care and to improve child care quality.
Up to $100M
Child Care Mandatory and Matching Funds
Mandatory funding stream to states for child care subsidies and quality improvements for low-income families.
Up to $50M
Child Support Enforcement
Federal matching funds for state child support enforcement programs collecting support for families.
Up to $50M
Child Welfare Services — State Grants
Formula grants to improve child welfare systems, protect children from abuse, and support permanency.
Up to $20M
Children's Health Insurance Program (CHIP) Grants
Federal matching funds for states to provide low-cost health coverage to children in families above Medicaid levels.
Up to $500M
Community Health Centers
Grants to establish and operate federally qualified health centers providing primary care in underserved communities.
Up to $10M
Community Services Block Grant
Formula grants for community action agencies to reduce poverty through employment, education, and emergency services.
Up to $20M
Community Services for Older Adults
Grants to protect older adults from abuse, neglect, and exploitation and maintain independence.
Up to $3M
Comprehensive Behavioral Health Programs
Grants to integrate behavioral health services into primary care and community settings.
Up to $3M
Consolidated Health Centers
Grants to maintain or expand capacity of existing federally qualified health centers.
Up to $8M
Coordinated Services and Access to Research for Women
Services and research access for women, infants, children, and youth affected by HIV/AIDS.
Up to $3M
Empowering Communities with Alzheimer's
Grants to enhance coordination of dementia-capable services for people with Alzheimer's and their caregivers.
Up to $3M
Environmental Justice Programs
Grants addressing disproportionate environmental health burdens on disadvantaged and minority communities.
Up to $2M
Family Planning Services
Family planning and related preventive health services including contraceptive services and education.
Up to $5M
Family Violence Prevention and Services
Formula grants to support shelters and services for victims of domestic violence and their children.
Up to $5M
Family Violence Prevention — Grants for Coalitions
Grants to state and tribal domestic violence coalitions for training, technical assistance, and advocacy.
Up to $1M
Food and Drug Administration Research
Research to support FDA regulatory decisions on safety and effectiveness of foods, drugs, and medical devices.
Up to $2M
Foster Care Title IV-E
Federal matching funds for foster care maintenance payments for children placed in licensed foster homes.
Up to $100M
Global AIDS
International HIV/AIDS prevention, care, and treatment programs through PEPFAR.
Up to $10M
Grants for Preventive Medicine and Public Health Training
Training grants for preventive medicine residency and public health education programs.
Up to $1M
Guardianship Assistance Program
Federal matching funds for states to provide guardianship assistance payments and services for children.
Up to $10M
Head Start
Comprehensive early childhood education, health, and nutrition services for low-income children and families.
Up to $20M
Health Care and Other Facilities
Support for health facilities construction and equipment in areas with health care shortages.
Up to $3M
Health Care Facilities Cooperation
Funds rural health outreach and network development to improve access to services for rural communities.
Up to $3M
Health Center Fund
Expanded funding for federally qualified health centers to increase capacity and access to primary care.
Up to $10M
Health Centers Loan Guarantee
Loan guarantees to support construction, renovation, or equipment for federally qualified health centers.
Up to $5M
Health Professions Recruitment
Recruitment and retention programs for health professionals from disadvantaged backgrounds.
Up to $2M
Healthy Start Initiative
Community-based programs to reduce infant mortality and improve perinatal outcomes in high-risk communities.
Up to $3M
HIV Care Formula Grants (Ryan White Part B)
Formula grants for health care and support services for low-income people living with HIV/AIDS.
Up to $30M
HIV Emergency Relief Project Grants
Ryan White Part A emergency relief funds for metropolitan areas with disproportionate HIV/AIDS caseloads.
Up to $50M
Lifespan Respite Care Program
Grants to help states develop and expand accessible community-based respite care for family caregivers.
Up to $2M
Loan Repayment for Mental Health Practitioners
Loan repayment for mental health professionals practicing in Health Professional Shortage Areas.
Up to $130K
Maternal and Child Health Block Grant
Block grants to improve health of mothers, infants, children, and adolescents through community-based services.
Up to $30M
Maternal and Child Health Federal Consolidated Programs
Special projects for children with special healthcare needs, genetic services, and newborn screening programs.
Up to $5M
Maternal, Infant, and Early Childhood Home Visiting
Evidence-based home visiting programs for at-risk families with young children to improve maternal and child health.
Up to $10M
Medicaid HCBS Grants
Home and community-based services waiver grants enabling Medicaid beneficiaries to receive care in community settings.
Up to $50M
Medicaid Transformation Grants
Grants to help states transform their Medicaid programs to improve care and reduce costs.
Up to $50M
Medical Assistance Program (Medicaid)
Federal matching grants to states for medical assistance programs for low-income individuals and families.
Up to $5000M
National Family Caregiver Support Program
Grants for caregiver support services including information, assistance, training, respite, and supplemental services.
Up to $3M
National Health Service Corps (NHSC) Scholarships
Full scholarships for health professions students who commit to practice in underserved communities.
Up to $150K
National Health Service Corps Loan Repayment
Loan repayment for healthcare providers who agree to serve in Health Professional Shortage Areas.
Up to $130K
Nurse Anesthetist Traineeships
Traineeships to increase the number of certified registered nurse anesthetists serving underserved areas.
Up to $500K
Opioid Response Grants
Addresses opioid and stimulant misuse through prevention, harm reduction, treatment, and recovery services.
Up to $10M
Primary Care Medicine and Dentistry Training
Supports training in primary care medicine, dentistry, and other health professions in underserved areas.
Up to $2M
Projects for Assistance in Transition from Homelessness (PATH)
Formula grants to states for services to people with serious mental illness who are homeless.
Up to $2M
Promoting Safe and Stable Families
Formula grants for family preservation, family support, time-limited reunification, and adoption promotion services.
Up to $10M
Refugee and Entrant Assistance — Discretionary Grants
Services for refugees, asylees, and entrants to achieve economic self-sufficiency and social adjustment.
Up to $5M
Research on Healthcare Costs, Quality and Outcomes
Research to produce and promote evidence about healthcare delivery and outcomes for decision-making.
Up to $5M
Rural Health Care Services Outreach
Competitive grants for rural health outreach programs that develop networks of providers to improve service coordination.
Up to $750K
Scholarships for Disadvantaged Students
Scholarships for health professions students from disadvantaged backgrounds to increase workforce diversity.
Up to $2M
Special Programs for Aging — Congregate Nutrition
Formula grants for congregate meal programs providing hot meals to seniors at senior centers and other sites.
Up to $5M
Special Programs for Aging — Home Delivered Nutrition
Formula grants for home-delivered meal programs (Meals on Wheels) for homebound seniors.
Up to $3M
Special Programs for Aging — Native Americans
Grants to tribal organizations for nutrition, supportive services, and caregiver programs for Native American elders.
Up to $2M
Special Programs for the Aging
Grants for supportive services, nutrition, elder rights, and caregiver support for aging Americans.
Up to $5M
Special Programs for the Aging — Nutrition Services
Home and congregate meal programs and nutrition services for older adults.
Up to $5M
Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services (SAMHSA)
Grants to prevent and treat substance abuse disorders and mental illness in communities.
Up to $5M
Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF)
Block grants to states for time-limited cash assistance, work programs, and services for low-income families with children.
Up to $500M
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Disclaimer: This information is provided for informational purposes only and does not constitute professional advice. Data is sourced from SAM.gov Assistance Listings. Consult a qualified professional before making decisions based on this data.
Read our methodology — how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.
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