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)
Funding Amounts: Up to $100,000 per year for 2 years (total $200,000); approx. 40 awards; no cost sharing required.
Summary: Supports planning and capacity-building for substance use disorder (SUD) service systems in high-risk rural communities, with a focus on opioid misuse.
Description
This federal grant funds planning activities for organizations in rural communities to develop the partnerships, strategies, and foundational capacity needed to address substance use disorder (SUD)—including opioid use disorder (OUD)—and related behavioral health challenges. The program is designed as an entry point for rural areas that may lack the resources or infrastructure to access larger, more complex federal grants. Funding is strictly for planning and capacity-building activities; direct service delivery is not allowed.
Projects must focus on:
- Building or expanding a network of local partners.
- Conducting a comprehensive needs and assets assessment of the rural service area.
- Developing a multi-stakeholder action plan to expand and sustain SUD prevention, treatment, recovery, and supportive services.
- Preparing rural providers and organizations for future SUD service delivery.
Awardees receive technical assistance and participate in a learning collaborative to share best practices and address challenges.
