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): June 2026 (Full application deadline, projected)
Funding Amounts: $100,000 per award (planning only); approx. 40 awards; total program funding $4,000,000
Summary: Supports rural organizations in developing partnerships and capacity to address opioid and substance use disorder through planning activities.
Key Information: Forecasted opportunity; funds may not be used for direct service delivery.
This funding opportunity supports rural communities in building the foundational capacity needed to address opioid misuse and substance use disorder (SUD) through the Rural Communities Opioid Response Program (RCORP) - Planning. The program aims to help organizations create partnerships, develop comprehensive service systems, and prepare for sustainable prevention, treatment, recovery, and supportive services. The focus is on planning activities to address the mental, behavioral, and psychosocial needs of individuals affected by opioid and other substance misuse in high-risk rural communities. Direct service delivery is not supported under this grant.