State Offices of Rural Health Coordination and Development Program (SORHCDP)
ID: 355364Type: Posted
Overview

Buyer

Health Resources and Services Administration (HHS-HRSA)

Award Range

$0 - $0

Eligible Applicants

Others

Funding Category

Health

Funding Instrument

Cooperative Agreement

Opportunity Category

Discretionary

Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement

Yes
Timeline
    Description

    The Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) is offering a funding opportunity through the State Offices of Rural Health Coordination and Development Program (SORHCDP) aimed at enhancing healthcare access and services in rural areas. This cooperative agreement, with a total funding amount of $950,000 available for a five-year performance period, seeks to support the 50 State Offices of Rural Health (SORHs) by building leadership, fostering partnerships, and addressing rural health issues. Eligible applicants include non-profits, for-profits, and various government entities, provided they collaborate with all 50 SORHs. Interested parties must submit their applications by December 9, 2024, and can contact Sarah Ndiang’ui at SNdiangui@hrsa.gov for further information.

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    The State Offices of Rural Health Coordination and Development Program (SORHCDP) seeks to enhance healthcare access and services in rural areas by supporting the 50 State Offices of Rural Health (SORHs). The funding opportunity, HRSA-25-034, has a total of $950,000 available for a cooperative agreement for a 5-year performance period, awarded annually up to $950,000. Eligible applicants include non-profits, for-profits, and various government entities, provided they collaborate with all 50 SORHs. The application must be submitted by December 9, 2024, and focuses on building leadership, fostering partnerships, addressing rural health issues, and improving SORH efficiency. Projects should outline strategies for leadership development, collaboration, and educational initiatives while engaging key stakeholders. The application process includes pre-application registration, attending informational webinars, and adhering to formatting and submission requirements. The review process evaluates need, response, performance evaluation, impact, resources, and requested support to ensure the proposed project meets program goals. This funding opportunity underscores the federal commitment to improve rural healthcare systems nationwide, addressing the unique challenges faced by these communities.
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