Fiscal Year 2027 Regional Nutrition Hubs

The Regional Nutrition Hubs grant program is administered by the Health Resources and Services Administration, an agency within the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. HRSA is responsible for improving access to health care services for people who are uninsured, isolated, or medically vulnerable. Through its Health Center Program, HRSA supports community-based organizations that deliver comprehensive primary care services. This funding opportunity is designed as a cooperative agreement, indicating that HRSA will maintain substantial involvement in program activities and provide guidance and oversight to recipients throughout the project period. The purpose of the Regional Nutrition Hubs initiative is to expand access to high-quality nutrition services across health centers that participate in the Health Center Program, including both award recipients and look-alike organizations. Nutrition services are framed as a critical component of disease prevention and management, addressing conditions such as diabetes, obesity, cardiovascular disease, and other chronic illnesses through food-based interventions and clinical nutrition support. The program aims to strengthen regional capacity by delivering targeted technical assistance that helps health centers integrate and scale effective nutrition services. Funding under this opportunity is expected to support activities related to technical assistance delivery, including training, resource development, implementation support, and coordination among health centers within defined regions. While the announcement does not specify detailed allowable or unallowable cost categories, the cooperative agreement structure implies that funds must be used in alignment with HRSA programmatic priorities and federal grant regulations. There is no cost sharing or matching requirement, which reduces the financial burden on applicants and broadens accessibility for a diverse range of organizations. Eligibility for this opportunity is broad and includes a wide range of entity types such as state and local governments, tribal governments and organizations, nonprofit organizations with and without 501(c)(3) status, institutions of higher education, school districts, housing authorities, and for-profit organizations including small businesses. This inclusive eligibility framework reflects HRSA’s intent to engage a wide spectrum of stakeholders capable of delivering regional technical assistance and advancing nutrition service capacity in healthcare settings. The application process is expected to follow standard federal grant submission procedures through electronic systems, with all applications required to be submitted by the stated deadline. Applicants must ensure submission by 11:59 p.m. Eastern Time on the due date. While specific application components are not detailed in the forecast notice, applicants can anticipate requirements such as project narratives, budgets, and organizational capacity descriptions based on typical HRSA funding opportunities. Evaluation criteria and review processes are not specified in the forecast but are likely to include assessment of technical approach, organizational experience, and alignment with program goals. The timeline for this opportunity indicates an estimated posting date of early September 2026, with an application deadline in October 2026. Awards are expected to be announced by February 2027, with the project start date aligned to the same month. The program does not indicate a recurring funding cycle, and as a forecasted opportunity, details may be refined upon official release. Interested applicants are encouraged to monitor updates and prepare in advance for submission requirements. For additional information, applicants may contact the Health Resources and Services Administration directly via the provided email and phone number. These contact channels serve as the primary means for inquiries related to program scope, eligibility, and application procedures. As a forecast notice, this opportunity provides early visibility to allow organizations sufficient time to plan and prepare competitive proposals.