Rapid Response Rural Data Analysis and Issue Specific Rural Research Studies
Funding is available for one organization to quickly analyze and report on urgent rural health issues, helping stakeholders understand and improve rural health care.
Funder: Health Resources and Services Administration
Due Dates: July 8, 2026 (Full application deadline)
Funding Amounts: Up to $600,000 per year for 5 years; 1 award; total program funding $600,000/year.
Summary: Supports rapid data analysis and targeted research to address pressing rural health issues and inform improvements in rural health care nationwide.
Description
This opportunity funds a single organization to provide rural stakeholders with timely, actionable data analysis and short-term research on urgent rural health policy and service issues. The award aims to enhance understanding of emerging factors affecting rural health and support efforts to improve health care delivery in rural America. Activities include rapid response data analyses (often within 1–2 business days) and short-term, issue-specific research studies (typically 3–6 months), with findings disseminated to rural health providers, policymakers, and other stakeholders. The program is administered by the Federal Office of Rural Health Policy within HRSA.
