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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)

93.659 Health

Adoption Assistance

Federal matching funds for adoption assistance payments to encourage adoption of special needs children.

Up to $20M

93.464 Health

Advanced Education Nursing Traineeships

Traineeships for nurse practitioners, nurse anesthetists, and nurse-midwives to increase primary care capacity.

Up to $1M

93.247 Health

Advanced Nursing Education Workforce

Grants to train advanced practice registered nurses for primary care in underserved communities.

Up to $3M

93.004 Health

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

93.241 Health

Bioterrorism Hospital Preparedness

Grants to improve hospital preparedness for bioterrorism attacks and other public health emergencies.

Up to $20M

93.958 Health

Block Grants for Community Mental Health Services

Block grants to support comprehensive community-based mental health services for adults and children.

Up to $25M

93.959 Health

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

93.157 Health

Centers of Excellence

Grants to health professions schools that serve as centers of excellence in health education for underrepresented minorities.

Up to $2M

93.575 Health

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

93.596 Health

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

93.563 Health

Child Support Enforcement

Federal matching funds for state child support enforcement programs collecting support for families.

Up to $50M

93.645 Health

Child Welfare Services — State Grants

Formula grants to improve child welfare systems, protect children from abuse, and support permanency.

Up to $20M

93.767 Health

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

93.527 Health

Community Health Centers

Grants to establish and operate federally qualified health centers providing primary care in underserved communities.

Up to $10M

93.569 Health

Community Services Block Grant

Formula grants for community action agencies to reduce poverty through employment, education, and emergency services.

Up to $20M

97.097 Public Safety

Community Services for Older Adults

Grants to protect older adults from abuse, neglect, and exploitation and maintain independence.

Up to $3M

93.153 Health

Comprehensive Behavioral Health Programs

Grants to integrate behavioral health services into primary care and community settings.

Up to $3M

93.230 Health

Consolidated Health Centers

Grants to maintain or expand capacity of existing federally qualified health centers.

Up to $8M

93.153 Health

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

93.734 Health

Empowering Communities with Alzheimer's

Grants to enhance coordination of dementia-capable services for people with Alzheimer's and their caregivers.

Up to $3M

93.070 Health

Environmental Justice Programs

Grants addressing disproportionate environmental health burdens on disadvantaged and minority communities.

Up to $2M

93.217 Health

Family Planning Services

Family planning and related preventive health services including contraceptive services and education.

Up to $5M

93.670 Health

Family Violence Prevention and Services

Formula grants to support shelters and services for victims of domestic violence and their children.

Up to $5M

93.671 Health

Family Violence Prevention — Grants for Coalitions

Grants to state and tribal domestic violence coalitions for training, technical assistance, and advocacy.

Up to $1M

93.103 Health

Food and Drug Administration Research

Research to support FDA regulatory decisions on safety and effectiveness of foods, drugs, and medical devices.

Up to $2M

93.658 Health

Foster Care Title IV-E

Federal matching funds for foster care maintenance payments for children placed in licensed foster homes.

Up to $100M

93.067 Health

Global AIDS

International HIV/AIDS prevention, care, and treatment programs through PEPFAR.

Up to $10M

93.116 Health

Grants for Preventive Medicine and Public Health Training

Training grants for preventive medicine residency and public health education programs.

Up to $1M

93.090 Health

Guardianship Assistance Program

Federal matching funds for states to provide guardianship assistance payments and services for children.

Up to $10M

93.600 Health

Head Start

Comprehensive early childhood education, health, and nutrition services for low-income children and families.

Up to $20M

93.887 Health

Health Care and Other Facilities

Support for health facilities construction and equipment in areas with health care shortages.

Up to $3M

93.226 Health

Health Care Facilities Cooperation

Funds rural health outreach and network development to improve access to services for rural communities.

Up to $3M

93.129 Health

Health Center Fund

Expanded funding for federally qualified health centers to increase capacity and access to primary care.

Up to $10M

93.224 Health

Health Centers Loan Guarantee

Loan guarantees to support construction, renovation, or equipment for federally qualified health centers.

Up to $5M

93.925 Health

Health Professions Recruitment

Recruitment and retention programs for health professionals from disadvantaged backgrounds.

Up to $2M

93.301 Health

Healthy Start Initiative

Community-based programs to reduce infant mortality and improve perinatal outcomes in high-risk communities.

Up to $3M

93.917 Health

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

93.914 Health

HIV Emergency Relief Project Grants

Ryan White Part A emergency relief funds for metropolitan areas with disproportionate HIV/AIDS caseloads.

Up to $50M

93.734 Health

Lifespan Respite Care Program

Grants to help states develop and expand accessible community-based respite care for family caregivers.

Up to $2M

93.232 Health

Loan Repayment for Mental Health Practitioners

Loan repayment for mental health professionals practicing in Health Professional Shortage Areas.

Up to $130K

93.994 Health

Maternal and Child Health Block Grant

Block grants to improve health of mothers, infants, children, and adolescents through community-based services.

Up to $30M

93.110 Health

Maternal and Child Health Federal Consolidated Programs

Special projects for children with special healthcare needs, genetic services, and newborn screening programs.

Up to $5M

93.870 Health

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

93.778 Health

Medicaid HCBS Grants

Home and community-based services waiver grants enabling Medicaid beneficiaries to receive care in community settings.

Up to $50M

93.791 Health

Medicaid Transformation Grants

Grants to help states transform their Medicaid programs to improve care and reduce costs.

Up to $50M

93.778 Health

Medical Assistance Program (Medicaid)

Federal matching grants to states for medical assistance programs for low-income individuals and families.

Up to $5000M

93.052 Health

National Family Caregiver Support Program

Grants for caregiver support services including information, assistance, training, respite, and supplemental services.

Up to $3M

93.408 Health

National Health Service Corps (NHSC) Scholarships

Full scholarships for health professions students who commit to practice in underserved communities.

Up to $150K

93.162 Health

National Health Service Corps Loan Repayment

Loan repayment for healthcare providers who agree to serve in Health Professional Shortage Areas.

Up to $130K

93.124 Health

Nurse Anesthetist Traineeships

Traineeships to increase the number of certified registered nurse anesthetists serving underserved areas.

Up to $500K

93.788 Health

Opioid Response Grants

Addresses opioid and stimulant misuse through prevention, harm reduction, treatment, and recovery services.

Up to $10M

93.130 Health

Primary Care Medicine and Dentistry Training

Supports training in primary care medicine, dentistry, and other health professions in underserved areas.

Up to $2M

93.150 Health

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

93.556 Health

Promoting Safe and Stable Families

Formula grants for family preservation, family support, time-limited reunification, and adoption promotion services.

Up to $10M

93.566 Health

Refugee and Entrant Assistance — Discretionary Grants

Services for refugees, asylees, and entrants to achieve economic self-sufficiency and social adjustment.

Up to $5M

93.173 Health

Research on Healthcare Costs, Quality and Outcomes

Research to produce and promote evidence about healthcare delivery and outcomes for decision-making.

Up to $5M

93.912 Health

Rural Health Care Services Outreach

Competitive grants for rural health outreach programs that develop networks of providers to improve service coordination.

Up to $750K

93.925 Health

Scholarships for Disadvantaged Students

Scholarships for health professions students from disadvantaged backgrounds to increase workforce diversity.

Up to $2M

93.044 Health

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

93.045 Health

Special Programs for Aging — Home Delivered Nutrition

Formula grants for home-delivered meal programs (Meals on Wheels) for homebound seniors.

Up to $3M

93.042 Health

Special Programs for Aging — Native Americans

Grants to tribal organizations for nutrition, supportive services, and caregiver programs for Native American elders.

Up to $2M

93.110 Health

Special Programs for the Aging

Grants for supportive services, nutrition, elder rights, and caregiver support for aging Americans.

Up to $5M

93.043 Health

Special Programs for the Aging — Nutrition Services

Home and congregate meal programs and nutrition services for older adults.

Up to $5M

93.243 Health

Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services (SAMHSA)

Grants to prevent and treat substance abuse disorders and mental illness in communities.

Up to $5M

93.558 Health

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.