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; project period and amount fixed at $5,000,000
Summary: Supports evaluation of rural behavioral health strategies and development of evaluation tools to inform future rural health initiatives under the RCORP.
Description
This opportunity funds a comprehensive evaluation of the Rural Communities Opioid Response Program (RCORP) behavioral health strategies. The goal is to assess the impact of approaches used in rural communities to address opioid use disorder (OUD) and broader behavioral health needs, and to develop robust evaluation tools and resources that can guide future, community-led rural health efforts. The program supports evidence-building to improve health outcomes and inform policy and practice in rural settings.
