State Office of Rural Health Program
This program funds state offices to connect rural communities with resources and improve access and quality of health care for rural populations.
Funder: Health Resources and Services Administration
Due Dates (Anticipated): June 2026 (Full application deadline, projected)
Funding Amounts: Up to $223,410 per award; approximately $11,200,000 total program funding; up to 50 awards; annual; cost sharing required
Summary: Supports state-level offices to strengthen rural health care delivery systems and improve access and quality of care for rural communities.
Key Information: Only one applicant per state, as designated by the governor, is eligible.
Description
This program provides funding to State Offices of Rural Health (SORH) to help states strengthen rural health care delivery systems. The goal is to maintain a central point for rural health in each state, linking small rural communities with state and federal resources. The program supports the development of long-term solutions to improve access to and the quality of health care for nearly 60 million people living in rural areas across the United States.
