State Offices of Rural Health Program
ID: 361094Type: Posted
Overview

Buyer

Health Resources and Services Administration (HHS-HRSA)

Award Range

$0 - $223K

Eligible Applicants

Others

Funding Category

Health

Funding Instrument

Grant

Opportunity Category

Discretionary

Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement

Yes
Timeline
    Description

    The Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) is offering a federal grant opportunity through the State Offices of Rural Health Program, aimed at enhancing rural health care delivery systems across the United States. This program is designed to support states in establishing a framework that connects small rural communities with vital state and federal resources, ultimately improving access to and the quality of health care for approximately 60 million residents in rural areas. Eligible applicants include states with designated State Offices of Rural Health, with only one application permitted per state as determined by the governor's designation. The total estimated funding for this program is $11.2 million, with individual awards ranging from $0 to $223,410, and applications are due by April 10, 2026. For further inquiries, interested parties can contact Sarah Ndiang'ui at (301) 443-0876 or via email at sndiangui@hrsa.gov.

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