# 2026-2028 FQHC Subsidy Grant Program

The 2026-2028 FQHC Subsidy Grant Program provides funding to eligible Federally Qualified Health Centers (FQHCs) in Minnesota based on a statutory formula, proportionate to the amount of discounts awarded to patients in the prior calendar year. Eligible organizations must submit an annual letter of intent and complete a detailed application, with awards allocated to support discounted services to underserved populations. The goal is to help FQHCs offset financial losses from providing discounted healthcare and ensure access to care for vulnerable Minnesotans. Submission portal: https://www.health.state.mn.us/facilities/ruralhealth/funding/grants/

## Key facts

- Status: Closed
- Type: GRANT
- Issued by: Minnesota Department of Health (MDH) — Office of Rural Health and Primary Care (Minnesota)
- Posted: 2025-11-21
- Application due: 2025-12-02
- Eligible applicants: Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC)
- How to apply: Online portal via MDH grants site — https://www.health.state.mn.us/facilities/ruralhealth/funding/grants/index.html#fqhc Portal: https://www.health.state.mn.us/facilities/ruralhealth/funding/grants/index.html#fqhc
- Funding source: Rural Health Transformation Program (CMS)
- Official source: https://www.health.state.mn.us/facilities/ruralhealth/funding/grants/docs/fqhcbudgetsession.pdf

## Eligibility

Federally Qualified Health Centers (FQHCs) in Minnesota are eligible. Only discounts provided within Minnesota are counted for multistate organizations.

## Requirements

Annual letter of intent submission Completion of four application sections: organization info, project information, project narrative and workplan, budget Budget narrative and detailed justification of expenses (salaries, fringe, supplies, travel, equipment, contracted services, other) Compliance with reporting requirements and submission of progress reports to receive payments Eligible expenditures may only be incurred after grant effective date and agreement execution

## Required attachments

- Letter of Intent
- Organization Information
- Project Narrative and Workplan
- Budget Narrative
- Budget Spreadsheet (optional template provided)

## Application package and source documents

- [MN - 2025 - 2026-2028 FQHC Subsidy Grant Program](https://www.ruralcarejourney.com/api/documents/dea4a941-9dbd-49be-8d7b-7d4228dea3e7/file) (primary) — official: https://www.health.state.mn.us/facilities/ruralhealth/funding/grants/docs/fqhcbudgetsession.pdf
- [MN - 2025 - 2026-2028 FQHC Subsidy Grant Program Question and Answers (Questions and Answers (updated November 20, 2025))](https://www.ruralcarejourney.com/api/documents/f4ce11a7-4fa4-42f7-a644-fc268e56db6a/file) — official: https://www.health.state.mn.us/facilities/ruralhealth/funding/grants/docs/fqhcfaq.pdf

More Minnesota RHTP activity: https://www.ruralcarejourney.com/states/mn (markdown: https://www.ruralcarejourney.com/states/mn.md)

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Source: Rural Care Journey (RCJ), https://www.ruralcarejourney.com/opportunities/2026-2028-fqhc-subsidy-grant-program--df3f010525 — data as of 2026-10-23.
Cite the RCJ page for the summary and the linked official source for authoritative terms, deadlines, and amounts.