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

April 10, 2026

Up to $223,410 per award; approx. $11,200,000 total funding; up to 50 awards; project period typically 12 months.

Supports state offices in strengthening rural health care delivery systems and improving access to care in rural communities.

Cost sharing/matching required; only one applicant per state (designated by the governor).

--- ## Description This program assists states in developing and enhancing State Offices of Rural Health (SORH) as a centralized resource to strengthen rural health care delivery systems. Funding supports an institutional framework in each state to connect rural communities with state and federal resources, aiming to develop long-term solutions for improving access to and quality of care for nearly 60 million people living in rural areas. --- ## Due Dates - Application Deadline: April 10, 2026 (11:59 p.m. ET) *All dates are projected based on the annual cycle; check the program page for updates.* --- ## Funding Amount - Maximum award: $223,410 per applicant - Estimated total program funding: $11,200,000 - Expected number of awards: 50 - Typical project period: 12 months - Cost sharing or matching is required --- ## Eligibility - Eligible applicants: States with established State Offices of Rural Health - Only one application per state is allowed, based on designation by the governor - Applicants must serve as the focal point for rural health issues in their state --- ## Application Process - Applications must be submitted electronically by the deadline - Only the governor-designated SORH in each state may apply - Cost sharing or matching funds are required - Review the official program announcement and application instructions on [Grants.gov](https://www.grants.gov/search-results-detail/361094) --- ## Additional Information - The program is intended to build capacity for rural health systems and facilitate access to state and federal resources for rural communities - Supports long-term solutions to rural health challenges, including workforce, infrastructure, and quality improvement --- ## External Links - [Program Listing on Grants.gov](https://www.grants.gov/search-results-detail/361094) - [Health Resources and Services Administration](https://www.hrsa.gov) - [HRSA Contact Page](https://www.hrsa.gov/about/contact) --- ## Contact Information | Name / Email | Phone | |------------------------------|-----------------| | Sarah Ndiang'ui
[sndiangui@hrsa.gov](mailto:sndiangui@hrsa.gov) | (301) 443-0876 | | HRSA Grants Info
[press@hrsa.gov](mailto:press@hrsa.gov) | (800) 221-9393 |

State Office of Rural Health Program

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