Rural Communities Opioid Response Program – Pathways
RCORP-Pathways aims to boost behavioral healthcare in rural areas by engaging youth in peer-led programs and creating career pathways in the field.
Funder: Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA)
Due Dates: April 14, 2025 (Current Closing Date)
Funding Amounts: Total program funding $4,800,000; individual awards up to $400,000
Summary: Supports creation of youth-focused behavioral health programs and career pathways to improve behavioral health care in rural communities.
Key Information: No cost sharing required; eligible applicants include nonprofits, tribal governments, school districts, and various government entities serving rural areas.
Description
The Rural Communities Opioid Response Program – Pathways (RCORP-Pathways) is a grant program administered by the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) aimed at enhancing behavioral health care in rural communities. The program focuses on youth engagement and workforce development by:
- Goal 1: Pathway – Establishing programs that introduce rural youth to behavioral health careers and facilitate their entry into formal training programs.
- Goal 2: Engagement – Encouraging youth to develop and implement peer-driven behavioral health support programs tailored to rural community needs.
- Goal 3: Sustainability – Creating innovative, multi-sector partnerships to ensure the long-term continuation of RCORP-Pathways activities in targeted rural service areas.
Award recipients will work within a network of organizations to develop and implement these youth-focused behavioral health initiatives, ultimately improving access and quality of behavioral health services in rural settings.
