Federally Qualified Health Center Expansion Program NOFA Grant

The Federally Qualified Health Center Expansion Program NOFA aims to enhance public health in New Jersey by providing financial support for Federally Qualified Health Centers (FQHCs). These centers are crucial for delivering essential primary care, dental, and mental health services to uninsured and underinsured populations. The program, initiated by the New Jersey Department of Health, ensures that health care access is improved and health disparities are reduced across communities.

The scope of work for the public health system is ever-expanding, and the Department is on the frontlines in leading the response to public health challenges.
The Department has three primary branches – Public Health Services, Health Systems, and Integrated Health. All work collaboratively toward improving health by strengthening New Jersey’s health system.
To provide reimbursement to Federally Qualified Health Centers (FQHCs) supported under Section 330 of the Public Health Service Act and Centers designated as FQHC look-a-likes (FQHC LAL) to provide primary care, dental, and mental health services to the uninsured and underinsured.

Eligibility

Federally Qualified Health Centers (FQHCs) supported under Section 330 of the Public Health Service Act or federal designation as a FQHC look-a-like (FQHC LAL). The FQHC/FQHC LAL must be licensed by the Department of Health with the ability to deliver primary medical, dental and/or mental health care to uninsured/underinsured residents. Applicants must have a valid NJ Tax Clearance Certificate and a valid NJ Charities Registration Letter of Compliance submitted with their application.