Section 330(e) Explained

Section 330(e) of the Public Health Service Act authorizes grants for community health centers serving medically underserved populations. Here's what that means in practice.

What is Section 330(e)?

This is the core authorization for Federally Qualified Health Centers. If you're an FQHC or looking to become one, 330(e) is the foundation of your federal funding relationship.

Who's Eligible

Organizations must serve a defined medically underserved area or population, provide comprehensive primary care, have a governing board with patient majority representation, and meet other programmatic requirements.

What It Funds

330(e) funds cover primary care services, enabling services (transportation, translation), and operational costs. The grant serves as a base for the FQHC scope of project.