[Health Resources and Services Administration](https://www.hrsa.gov)

May 2026

Up to $600,000 total; one award anticipated; project period 1 year

Funds rapid data analysis and research on urgent rural health issues to inform and improve rural healthcare delivery.

Forecasted opportunity—dates and details subject to change; check program page for updates.

--- ## Description This program will fund a single organization to provide timely, data-driven analysis and research on pressing rural health issues. The aim is to enhance understanding of emerging factors affecting rural health and to support improvements in healthcare delivery in rural America. Funded activities are expected to generate actionable insights for rural stakeholders and policymakers. --- ## Due Dates - May 2026 (anticipated/projected) *All dates are projected based on the annual cycle; check the program page for updates.* --- ## Funding Amount - Estimated total funding: $600,000 - Number of awards: 1 - Maximum award: $600,000 for a one-year project period - No cost sharing or matching required --- ## Eligibility Eligible applicants include: - State, county, city, or township governments - Special district governments - Independent school districts - Public and private institutions of higher education - Federally recognized and other Native American tribal governments/organizations - Nonprofits (with or without 501(c)(3) status), excluding institutions of higher education - For-profit organizations (including small businesses) - Other domestic organizations **Note:** Only domestic organizations are eligible. "Domestic" includes the 50 states, District of Columbia, Puerto Rico, Northern Mariana Islands, American Samoa, Guam, U.S. Virgin Islands, Federated States of Micronesia, Republic of the Marshall Islands, and Republic of Palau. --- ## Application Process - Submit applications electronically via [Grants.gov](https://www.grants.gov/search-results-detail/361055). - Prepare a proposal addressing the program's goal of rapid rural health data analysis and issue-specific research. - Ensure eligibility requirements are met and all required documents are included. - Monitor the HRSA and Grants.gov program pages for official announcement and updated deadlines. --- ## Additional Information - This is a cooperative agreement, meaning substantial programmatic involvement from HRSA is expected. - The opportunity is forecasted; details (including deadlines) may change. - Only one award will be made under this program cycle. --- ## External Links - [Program Listing & Application on Grants.gov](https://www.grants.gov/search-results-detail/361055) - [HRSA Rural Health Programs Overview](https://www.hrsa.gov/rural-health) - [HRSA Main Page](https://www.hrsa.gov) --- ## Contact Information | Name | Email | Phone | |--------------|----------------------|-----------------| | Karis Tyner | ktyner@hrsa.gov | (301) 287-2615 | | HRSA Grants | press@hrsa.gov | (800) 221-9393 |

Rapid Response Rural Data Analysis and Issue Specific Rural Research Studies

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