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

April 17, 2026

One award, up to $600,000 total; project period typically one year.

Supports rapid data analysis and rural health research to inform and improve healthcare in rural America.

Forecasted opportunity; only domestic organizations are eligible.

--- ## Description This program will fund one entity to provide rural stakeholders with timely access to data analysis on pressing rural health issues. The objective is to support research and rapid response data analysis that enhances understanding of emerging factors affecting rural health, ultimately to improve healthcare services and outcomes in rural America. The funded entity will deliver research studies and analyses relevant to current rural health challenges. --- ## Due Dates - Application Due: April 17, 2026 (by 11:59 p.m. ET) *All dates are projected based on the annual cycle; check the program page for updates.* --- ## Funding Amount - Estimated total program funding: $600,000 - Award ceiling (maximum per award): $600,000 - Award floor: $0 - Expected number of awards: 1 - Funding instrument: Cooperative Agreement - Cost sharing/matching: Not required --- ## Eligibility Eligible applicants include: - State, county, city, or township governments - Special district governments - Independent school districts - Public and state-controlled institutions of higher education - Native American tribal governments (federally recognized) - Native American tribal organizations (other than federally recognized) - Nonprofits with or without 501(c)(3) status (excluding institutions of higher education) - Private institutions of higher education - For-profit organizations (including small businesses) - Others, as specified in the program guidelines **Key restriction:** 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 - Applications must be submitted electronically by the due date via [Grants.gov](https://www.grants.gov/search-results-detail/361055). - Only one award is anticipated. - Carefully review all program guidance and eligibility requirements prior to applying. --- ## Additional Information - This is a forecasted opportunity; details may be updated. - The award is intended to provide timely, actionable data and research to rural health stakeholders. - No cost sharing or matching funds are required. --- ## External Links - [Program listing and application on Grants.gov](https://www.grants.gov/search-results-detail/361055) - [Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA)](https://www.hrsa.gov) - [HRSA Contact Page](https://www.hrsa.gov/about/contact) --- ## Contact Information | Name | Email | Phone | |--------------|-----------------------|----------------| | Karis Tyner | [ktyner@hrsa.gov](mailto:ktyner@hrsa.gov) | (301) 287-2615 |

Rapid Response Rural Data Analysis and Issue Specific Rural Research Studies

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