Rural Communities Opioid Response Program - Community Systems Development
Forecasted
This grant funds rural communities to build and expand behavioral health networks for coordinated opioid prevention, treatment, and recovery services.
Funder: Health Resources and Services Administration
Due Dates (Anticipated): April 2027
Funding Amounts: Up to $500,000 per award; $3,000,000 total program funding; ~6 awards; typically 1-year duration
Summary: Supports rural communities to develop or expand behavioral health systems of care through coordinated, evidence-based SUD prevention, treatment, and recovery services.
Key Information: Forecasted opportunity—dates and details are subject to change; check the program page for updates.
Description
This funding opportunity aims to strengthen behavioral health systems in rural communities by supporting the development or expansion of formalized networks that increase operational and clinical service capacity. The program focuses on coordinated, evidence-based strategies for substance use disorder (SUD) prevention, treatment, recovery, and related services, with an emphasis on addressing the opioid crisis in rural areas. Activities funded must support HRSA-designated rural counties or rural census tracts.
