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 (Anticipated): May 2026 (Full application deadline, projected)
Funding Amounts: $100,000 per award (1 year); ~40 awards; $4,000,000 total program funding (anticipated)
Summary: Supports rural organizations in planning comprehensive, community-based systems to address opioid and substance use disorder.
Key Information: Planning funds only—no direct service delivery permitted.
Description
This funding opportunity provides planning grants for rural communities aiming to address substance use disorder (SUD), particularly opioid misuse, through the development of comprehensive, sustainable systems of care. The program is designed for rural areas that may lack the capacity to compete for larger federal grants and seeks to help organizations build partnerships, strengthen the behavioral health workforce, and prepare for future implementation of evidence-based prevention, treatment, and recovery services. Funds are strictly for planning activities and may not be used for direct service delivery.
