Apply for the Health Center Loan Guarantee Program (LGP)

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• Who can apply
• Key program details
• When and how to apply
• Resources for your application
• Contact us

Who can apply

You must be an active Health Center Program awardee.

Get key program details

We aim to reduce your costs by guaranteeing up to 80% of financing needed for capital projects, including:

• Construction
• Expansion
• Alteration/Renovation
• Modernization

There is no limit on loan size. 

When and how to apply

You can apply any time.

Express your interest

Complete the BPHC Contact Form. Provide the following information:

• Health center name and H80 Award Number
• Anticipated project scope
• Type of construction (new construction, alteration/renovation, new site, replacement facility)
• Total project cost
• Financing needs and potential lenders
• Timeline and status of project planning and financing

Apply in HRSA Electronic Handbooks (EHBs)

You will apply in EHBs. 

Technical review and guarantee approval processes will occur in EHBs.

Refer to the Application Module User Guide (PDF - 822 KB) (PDF - 822 KB) for details.

How we follow up

We:

1. Review the initial information you provide about your project. 
2. Contact you about specific items to include when you apply.
3. Review, process, and approve the loan guarantee.
4. Monitor the loan repayment status. 
5. Assess your financial health during the loan’s life.

Find resources for your application

• Sample Application Form (PDF - 183 KB)
• Financial Performance Indicators (PDF - 783 KB)

Forms

• Assignment Guarantee Agreement (PDF - 205 KB)
• Conditional Commitment for Guarantee (PDF - 287 KB)
• Lender's Closing Certification (PDF - 98 KB)
• Loan Guarantee Agreement (PDF - 325 KB)
• Loan Note Guarantee (PDF - 316 KB)

Contact us

If you have a question about:	You can reach us at:
Technical assistance from Capital Link	BPHC Contact Form  Under Funding, select Loan Guarantee
Your interest or application	BPHC Contact Form  Under Funding, select Loan Guarantee
EHBs	BPHC Contact Form  Under Technical Support, select EHBs Tasks/EHBs Technical Issues  Call 877-464-4772 (select option 1) 8 a.m. – 8 p.m. ET, Monday – Friday (except federal holidays)