The Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) is offering the Rural Communities Opioid Response Program (RCORP)-Planning grant to support organizations in rural areas in developing comprehensive systems for addressing substance use disorders (SUD), particularly focusing on opioid misuse. This grant aims to assist rural communities in building partnerships and foundational capacity to implement sustainable prevention, treatment, and recovery services, addressing the broader mental and behavioral health needs of individuals affected by substance use. With an estimated total program funding of $4 million and an award ceiling of $100,000 for approximately 40 awards, eligible applicants include domestic public or private entities, both non-profit and for-profit. Interested parties can reach out to Lynlee Tanner Stapleton at 301-443-5764 or via email at ruralopioidresponse@hrsa.gov for further information, with applications due by April 6, 2026, and awards expected to be announced by August 1, 2026.