FORHP Special Funding Opportunity Announcement
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June 5, 2026


Rural Communities Opioid Response Program – Impact (RCORP – Impact) – Apply by July 8. The RCORP – Impact Program helps rural communities by expanding access to evidence-based prevention, treatment, and recovery services through the building of a larger, more responsive workforce to meet behavioral health needs. An integrated and coordinated partnership approach across health and social services is required, leading to sustained long-term recovery and reduction in morbidity and mortality. HRSA has $60 million for up to 80 awards and recipients can receive up to $750,000 per year over a four-year project period. You can view a recording of the technical assistance webinar and see slides and other updates under the “documents” section for this NOFO in Grants.gov.

Visit the HHS webpages Tips for Preparing Grant Proposals and HRSA Grants Page for important information on pre-application requirements and guidance on submitting a well thought out application. 

 

Rural Communities Opioid Response Planning Program (RCORP – Planning) – Apply by July 8. The RCORP – Planning Program helps rural communities build the capacity to develop and sustain substance use disorder (SUD) services by lowering barriers to federal funding and preparing funded organizations to create larger, more complex networks. HRSA has $4 million for up to 40 awards and recipients can receive up to $100,000 per year over a two-year project period. You can view a recording of the technical assistance webinar and see slides and other updates under “documents” section for this NOFO in Grants.gov.

Visit the HHS webpages Tips for Preparing Grant Proposals and HRSA Grants Page for important information on pre-application requirements and guidance on submitting a well thought out application. 

 

Rural Residency Planning and Development (RRPD) Program – Apply by July 8. The RRPD program provides start-up funding to grant recipients to create accredited rural residency programs in a qualifying medical specialty as well as FORHP-funded technical assistance for rural graduate medical education for the duration of their project period. HRSA has $11.25 million to award up to 15 awardees up to $750,000 for a three-year grant period. You can view a recording of the technical assistance webinar for this opportunity. There will be updated frequently asked questions for interested applicants. 

Applicants may also benefit from the resources and tools available in the Rural GME Development Portal, including profiles of current and past RRPD grantees.


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