Rural Communities Opioid Response Program (RCORP)-Technical Assistance
This grant provides tailored technical assistance and resources to help rural communities prevent, treat, and recover from opioid and substance use disorders.
Funder: Health Resources and Services Administration
Due Dates: July 27, 2026 (Full application submission deadline, 11:59 p.m. ET)
Funding Amounts: Up to $10,000,000 per year for 5 years (total $50,000,000); 1 cooperative agreement expected
Summary: Supports a central entity to provide nationwide technical assistance and resources to improve behavioral health care in rural communities affected by opioid and substance use disorders.
Key Information: Only one award will be made; applicants must demonstrate nationwide capacity to serve rural areas.
Description
This opportunity funds a single organization to serve as the technical assistance (TA) center for the Rural Communities Opioid Response Program (RCORP). The TA center will connect rural communities across the United States with high-quality, comprehensive, and tailored resources and supports to implement and sustain behavioral health care, including prevention, treatment, and recovery services. The program is a five-year cooperative agreement designed to address the opioid epidemic and related substance use concerns in rural areas, supporting and complementing other RCORP investments. The TA center will provide support to approximately 200–300 RCORP grant recipients annually and play a central role in developing resources, facilitating partnerships, and promoting evidence-informed practices for rural behavioral health systems.
