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 submission deadline, 11:59 p.m. ET)
Funding Amounts: Up to $600,000 per year; one award; 5-year period of performance (total up to $3M).
Summary: Supports a single organization to provide rapid data analysis and short-term research on pressing rural health issues to inform and improve rural health care nationwide.
Description
This program funds one entity to deliver timely data analysis and targeted research studies addressing urgent and emerging rural health policy issues. The goal is to equip rural stakeholders—including providers, policymakers, and associations—with actionable, evidence-based insights to improve health care delivery, access, and outcomes in rural America. The recipient will conduct both rapid response analyses (with quick turnaround) and short-term, issue-specific research projects, disseminating findings to inform national policy and practice.
