Seattle Roots Community Health

Seattle Roots Community Health, operating as Carolyn Downs Family Medical Center, is a non-profit Federally Qualified Health Center located in Seattle, Washington. Registered in SAM.gov since 2004, the organization provides critical healthcare services to underserved populations, with a particular focus on community-based medical care and specialized re-entry programs for justice-involved individuals. As a tax-exempt corporate entity, the organization primarily receives federal grant awards from the Department of Health and Human Services' Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA), specifically through the Bureau of Primary Health Care.

The organization has received multiple federal grant awards addressing diverse healthcare needs, including COVID-19 response, vaccination expansion, and infrastructure support. Recent notable grants include a $1,000,000 Quality Improvement Fund award focused on justice-involved individuals' re-entry programs, running from December 2024 to November 2026. Previous grants have targeted specific healthcare challenges such as expanding coronavirus testing capacity, implementing American Rescue Plan Act funding, and supporting health center infrastructure. The grants, typically project-based and ranging from $500,000 to $1,000,000, demonstrate Seattle Roots Community Health's commitment to addressing public health challenges, particularly for marginalized and underserved communities. Their grant work has consistently emphasized primary care capabilities, pandemic response, and specialized community health interventions, with a strong emphasis on adaptable, targeted healthcare solutions.