Rural Communities Opioid Response Program (RCORP)-Planning
This grant funds rural organizations to plan and build partnerships for comprehensive substance use disorder services, focusing on opioid misuse, but does not support direct service delivery.
Funder: Health Resources and Services Administration
Due Dates: July 8, 2026: Full application deadline (11:59 p.m. ET, Grants.gov submission)
Funding Amounts: $100,000 per award for up to 2 years; ~40 awards; total program funding $4,000,000.
Summary: Supports rural organizations in planning and building capacity for comprehensive substance use disorder (SUD) services, with a focus on opioid misuse.
Description
This opportunity supports organizations in rural communities to develop the foundational partnerships and planning needed to create, implement, and sustain comprehensive systems of substance use disorder (SUD) and related behavioral health services. The program targets opioid misuse and its impact on rural America, recognizing the broader challenges of SUD, including alcohol and other substances, and aims to address the continuum of mental, behavioral, and social supports required for individuals affected by these issues.
RCORP-Planning grants are specifically intended for communities where larger, more complex federal grants may pose barriers to accessing start-up support. The funding will help rural communities organize and prepare for sustainable prevention, treatment, recovery, and supportive services, but cannot be used for direct service delivery. The program emphasizes community-driven action planning, network development, and provider preparation to reduce substance misuse, address mental and behavioral health needs, and reduce disease and death related to SUDs.
