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

April 6, 2026 (Forecasted close date)

$100,000 per award (1 year); ~40 awards; total program funding $4,000,000

Supports rural organizations in planning comprehensive systems to address opioid and substance use disorder (SUD) needs.

Planning activities only—funds cannot be used for direct service delivery.

--- ## Description This opportunity supports rural communities in the United States to plan and develop strategies for addressing opioid misuse and broader substance use disorder (SUD) challenges. The program is designed to help rural organizations build partnerships, strengthen foundational capacity, and prepare for sustainable prevention, treatment, recovery, and supportive services. The focus is on planning activities—such as needs assessments, coalition-building, and developing actionable plans to improve SUD care—rather than direct service delivery. The goal is to reduce substance use initiation and misuse, address mental and behavioral health needs, and lower disease and death rates related to opioid and other substance use problems in high-risk rural communities. Funding serves as a critical first step for communities that may not have the resources to access larger, more complex federal grants. --- ## Due Dates - April 6, 2026 (Forecasted close date; applications due by 11:59 p.m. ET) *All dates are projected based on the annual cycle; check the program page for updates.* --- ## Funding Amount - Maximum award: $100,000 per recipient - Minimum award: $100,000 per recipient - Duration: 1 year - Estimated total program funding: $4,000,000 - Expected number of awards: 40 - No cost sharing or matching required --- ## Eligibility Applicants must be domestic public or private, non-profit or for-profit entities located in: - The 50 U.S. states - District of Columbia - Commonwealth of Puerto Rico - Northern Mariana Islands - American Samoa - Guam - U.S. Virgin Islands - Federated States of Micronesia - Republic of the Marshall Islands - Republic of Palau Eligible organizations include: - State, county, city, township, and special district governments - Independent school districts - Public and private institutions of higher education - Federally recognized and other Native American tribal governments/organizations - Public housing authorities/Indian housing authorities - Nonprofits (with or without 501(c)(3) status, except institutions of higher education) - For-profit organizations (including small businesses) --- ## Application Process - Applications must be submitted electronically by the deadline. - Review the [program page](https://www.hrsa.gov/rural-health/opioid-response) for updated guidance and the official Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO). - Ensure proposed activities are focused on planning and capacity-building, not direct services. --- ## Additional Information - The program is intended for rural communities that may face barriers to accessing larger federal grants. - Funds are strictly for planning activities; direct service delivery is not permitted. - For more details and updates, refer to the HRSA program page. --- ## External Links - [Program information and updates (HRSA)](https://www.hrsa.gov/rural-health/opioid-response) - [Official grants.gov listing](https://www.grants.gov/search-results-detail/361018) --- ## Contact Information | Contact | Email | Phone | |------------------------|-----------------------------------------|---------------| | RCORP Program Office | [ruralopioidresponse@hrsa.gov](mailto:ruralopioidresponse@hrsa.gov) | 301-443-5764 | | HRSA General Inquiries | [press@hrsa.gov](mailto:press@hrsa.gov) | (800)-221-9393|

Rural Communities Opioid Response Program (RCORP)-Planning

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