Rural Communities Opioid Response Program - Evaluation
Forecasted
This grant funds the evaluation of rural opioid response strategies and develops tools to support future rural behavioral health initiatives.
Funder: Health Resources and Services Administration
Due Dates (Anticipated): March 2027 (Full application deadline, projected)
Funding Amounts: $5,000,000 total; one award; up to $5,000,000 for the project period
Summary: Supports the evaluation of rural behavioral health strategies under the RCORP initiative and development of evaluation tools for rural communities.
Key Information: Forecasted opportunity; eligibility is broad but project activities must focus on HRSA-designated rural areas.
Description
This opportunity supports the evaluation of the Rural Communities Opioid Response Program (RCORP) initiatives. The funded project will assess the impact of behavioral health strategies and methods implemented in rural communities, and develop evaluation tools and resources to inform future rural health efforts. The goal is to generate evidence and resources that strengthen community-led responses to opioid use disorder (OUD) and related behavioral health challenges in rural America.
