Rural Health Network Development Planning Program
Forecasted
This program funds planning and development of rural health care networks to improve collaboration, expand access, enhance care quality, and strengthen health systems in underserved communities.
Funder: Health Resources and Services Administration
Due Dates (Anticipated): March 2027 (Full application deadline, projected)
Funding Amounts: Up to $100,000 per award; approx. $1,000,000 total program funding; ~10 awards; project period 1 year
Summary: Supports planning and development of rural health care networks to improve local capacity, care coordination, and access in underserved rural communities.
Key Information: Forecasted opportunity—dates and details are projected; check the program page for updates.
Description
This program provides funding to support the planning and development of integrated rural health care networks. Its focus is on fostering collaboration among entities to enhance local capacity, care coordination, and health outcomes in rural underserved communities. The initiative encourages the creation of networks that can collectively address local challenges, expand access, improve care quality, and strengthen rural health systems. Key aims include achieving operational efficiencies, expanding and coordinating basic health care services, and exploring innovative health care delivery models such as increased use of health information technology.
