How to apply
Read the full announcement on Grants.gov before you start. Federal applications are submitted through Grants.gov (or the agency's own system) and require a Unique Entity ID from SAM.gov. Registration can take several weeks, so start early.
What are the odds for a first-time applicant?
Recipient types are not reported for most awards under this program, so read the past winners below before you commit time. Based on 958 new awards in FY2023–25. Organizations under $1M in revenue won 0% of the awards that went to nonprofits. The median award is $500,000. Expect about 60 days between posting and deadline.
Who can apply for Fiscal Year (FY) 2027 Service Area Competition (SAC)?
See the official announcement for eligibility details.
When is the deadline?
The funder has forecast this opportunity but hasn't announced a deadline yet. Sign up for a reminder and we'll email you when it opens.