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August 11, 2026
What's New
HRSA released the Health Center Program Scope of Project Policy Manual (Scope Manual), which consolidates, streamlines, and updates scope of project policies. The Scope Manual is effective immediately.
HRSA reviewed and considered over 2,700 public comments and compiled this input and HRSA responses into the Summary of Public Comments and HRSA Responses resource.
What you need to know and do:
- Read the Scope Manual and use it for current and future scope of project decisions and requests.
- HRSA will review CIS requests using the Scope Manual effective immediately.
- In November 2026, HRSA will update its systems to simplify CIS submissions.
- Continue using the current Site Visit Protocol (SVP) until HRSA updates the SVP to align with the Scope Manual in February.
- In 2027, HRSA will work with health centers to review and confirm approved scopes of project for accuracy. This may result in corrections or changes to sites, services, or activities to align with the Scope Manual.
- HRSA will update its systems, processes, and webpages in a phased approach to reflect the Scope Manual.
The Scope Manual:
- Modernizes – It consolidates all scope of project policy into one document, incorporates updated grant regulations, and aligns with the Compliance Manual.
- Strengthens Programmatic Oversight – It provides greater clarity and supports rapid decision- making.
- Ensures Accountability – Helps HRSA make sure health centers follow program requirements and use federal funds properly.
- Simplifies – It reduces administrative burden by removing outdated forms and requirements.
Visit the Scope of Project webpage for further details, including technical assistance resources and materials. HRSA will continue to update this page over the next few months.
Send your questions about the Scope Manual through the BPHC Contact Form. Select “Health Center Program Policy and Information”, then “Scope Manual General Inquiry”.
Funding Reminders
(FY) 2027 Expanding Nutrition Services (ENS) Notice of Funding Opportunity
On July 8, 2026, HRSA released the FY 2027 ENS Funding Opportunity to increase access to nutrition services at HRSA-funded health centers. Applications are due in Grants.gov by 11:59 p.m. on Wednesday, September 9, 2026. Note, there is no HRSA Electronic Handbooks (EHBs) application for this funding opportunity.
We encourage potential applicants to view the technical assistance (TA) webinar slides and the TA webinar recording. Please submit questions through the BPHC Contact Form. Under Funding, select Applications for Notice of Funding Opportunities (NOFOs), then Expanding Nutrition Services (ENS). Visit the ENS technical assistance webpage for more information.
Reminders
HRSA Announces Revised 340B Rebate Model Pilot Program to Strengthen Care in Rural and Medically Underserved Communities
On July 31, 2026, HRSA announced the revised 340B Rebate Model Pilot Program, which will provide qualifying drug manufacturers with a voluntary pathway to provide the 340B ceiling price to covered entities through rebates, rather than upfront discounts, for a limited set of covered outpatient drugs to bolster transparency and program sustainability and preserve access to care for underserved communities. Additional information, including eligibility requirements and submission instructions, is available in the Federal Register Notice.
Request for Information to Support Executive Order (EO) 14401, “Accelerating Medical Treatments for Serious Mental Illness”
On July 14, HRSA published a request for information (RFI) seeking feedback on training and care delivery models for the safe use of potential future Food and Drug Administration (FDA)-approved psychedelic drugs in outpatient settings, including health centers and rural health clinics. Please review the RFI in the Federal Register and share any feedback by Thursday, August 13.
2026 Federal Tort Claims Act (FTCA) Office Hours
FTCA Office Hours are available for the 2026 Health Center Redeeming cycle. Office Hours provide a 15-minute, one-on-one technical assistance session to support health centers in completing the 2026 FTCA application. FTCA-deemed health centers that received a Compliance Notice, as well as PCAs supporting eligible health centers, may schedule an FTCA Office Hours session through Calendly. To sign up, select an available date and time, have your H80 Grant Number ready, and complete the intake form with your contact information, a brief topic summary, your top three questions, and the names/roles of attendees. See attachment for scheduling instructions. Calendly will send an initial confirmation holding your time slot, but your session is not finalized until West 4th Strategy reviews your intake and sends a separate approval email. Each health center may schedule one session at a time. Please also email your Compliance Notice to bphcftcaprogramsupport@west4thstrategy.com before your time is confirmed.
Upcoming Events
Introducing the Hepatitis B Toolkit and Hepatitis C Telehealth Toolkit for Health Centers
Join Dr. Dianna White and Dr. Buhari Mohammed to learn about the newly updated Hepatitis B Toolkit and Hepatitis C Telehealth Toolkit developed to support HRSA-funded health centers in strengthening viral hepatitis prevention, screening, diagnosis, treatment, and linkage to care. This webinar will introduce the key components of each toolkit, highlight current clinical recommendations, and demonstrate practical strategies that health centers can use to integrate hepatitis services into primary care workflows.
Wednesday, August 19
12:00 p.m. – 1:00 p.m. ET
Register at this link
BPHC Program Updates
Tuesday, September 29
2:00 –3:00 p.m. ET
Access information coming soon
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