Rural Community Health Support Program

The Rural Community Health Support Program is a cooperative agreement administered by the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA), which operates under the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. HRSA is a key federal agency that provides funding to improve access to healthcare services for people who are uninsured, isolated, or medically vulnerable. This particular funding opportunity reflects HRSA’s ongoing commitment to strengthening healthcare delivery systems in rural communities across the United States, where access to quality care often faces unique logistical and resource-related challenges. This funding opportunity is designed to provide technical assistance on a national scale to support community-based organizations and rural health stakeholders. Its purpose is to improve and expand the delivery and accessibility of high-quality healthcare services in rural communities. The program emphasizes supporting organizations that serve rural populations through capacity building, coordination, and implementation of strategic approaches to address healthcare disparities in underserved regions. The grant will be awarded as a cooperative agreement, which indicates significant involvement from HRSA in program implementation and oversight. The total estimated program funding is $4,500,000, and only one award is expected to be made. This suggests a highly competitive process and a large-scale national technical assistance effort. The award ceiling is set at the full program amount, which means the single recipient will likely be responsible for nationwide service delivery and coordination. There is no matching or cost-sharing requirement for applicants, which broadens the accessibility of the funding to a wider range of eligible organizations, including those with limited financial resources. Eligibility for this opportunity is broad and inclusive. It is open to all domestic public or private, nonprofit or for-profit entities. This includes a range of organizational types such as state, local, and tribal governments, higher education institutions (both public and private), independent school districts, nonprofit organizations (with or without 501(c)(3) status), for-profit organizations (including small businesses), special district governments, and housing authorities. Faith-based and community-based organizations, as well as tribal organizations, are also eligible, emphasizing HRSA’s commitment to inclusivity and community-driven solutions. The estimated post date for this opportunity is May 1, 2026, with the application due by June 24, 2026, at 11:59 p.m. ET. The anticipated award date is August 1, 2026, and the project period will begin on September 1, 2026. As a forecasted opportunity, final submission instructions, evaluation criteria, and specific application components are not yet available. However, it is expected that applications will need to be submitted electronically, consistent with typical HRSA processes, likely via Grants.gov or a similar platform. For further information, applicants may contact Michele Gibson at 301-443-7320 or via email at [email protected]. No specific pre-application requirements such as a letter of intent or concept paper have been identified at this stage. Applicants should continue to monitor the official listing for updates, especially as the estimated post date approaches. There is currently no indication of recurring cycles, and the archive date is set for May 21, 2026, which may reflect a short open window between the estimated post and due dates.