[Health Resources and Services Administration](https://www.hrsa.gov)

May 2026

$110,000 total; one award expected; project period typically one year

Supports a single entity to provide technical assistance, expertise, and guidance to Rural Health Clinics (RHCs) to address key policy, regulatory, and clinical issues.

This is a forecasted opportunity—dates and details may change.

--- ## Description This program funds a single organization to deliver technical assistance to Rural Health Clinics (RHCs) across the United States and territories. The awardee will identify and address policy, regulatory, programmatic, and clinical issues affecting RHCs, inform rural stakeholders about these issues, and disseminate resources and strategies to improve healthcare delivery in rural settings. --- ## Due Dates - Anticipated full application deadline: May 2026 *All dates are projected based on the annual cycle; check the program page for updates.* --- ## Funding Amount - Estimated total program funding: $110,000 - Award ceiling: $110,000 - Award floor: $0 - Expected number of awards: 1 - Project period: Typically one year - No cost-sharing or matching required --- ## Eligibility Eligible applicants include: - State, county, city, or township governments - Special district governments - Independent school districts - Public and private institutions of higher education - Federally recognized and other Native American tribal governments/organizations - Nonprofits (with or without 501(c)(3) status, excluding institutions of higher education) - For-profit organizations (including small businesses) - Others, as specified **Additional eligibility:** Only domestic organizations are eligible. “Domestic” includes the 50 states, District of Columbia, Puerto Rico, Northern Mariana Islands, American Samoa, Guam, U.S. Virgin Islands, Federated States of Micronesia, Republic of the Marshall Islands, and Republic of Palau. --- ## Application Process - Applications must be submitted electronically by 11:59 p.m. ET on the anticipated due date. - Monitor the [grants.gov opportunity page](https://www.grants.gov/search-results-detail/361052) and the HRSA program page for updates to the forecast and application instructions. - Only one award will be made; proposals should demonstrate national reach and technical expertise relevant to RHCs. --- ## Additional Information - The award is a cooperative agreement, meaning HRSA will have substantial involvement in the funded activities. - The funded entity will be responsible for identifying and addressing the most pressing issues facing RHCs and sharing tools and solutions nationally. - This is a forecasted opportunity; final details, requirements, and deadlines may change. --- ## External Links - [HRSA (Funder Homepage)](https://www.hrsa.gov) - [Official Grants.gov Opportunity Forecast](https://www.grants.gov/search-results-detail/361052) - [HRSA Contact Page](https://www.hrsa.gov/about/contact) --- ## Contact Information | Name | Email | Phone | |--------------------|---------------------------------|-----------------| | Lindsey Nienstedt | [lnienstedt@hrsa.gov](mailto:lnienstedt@hrsa.gov) | (301) 443-2843 |

Rural Health Clinic Technical Assistance Program

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