(June 19, 2026) – The Health Resources and Services Administration recently announced planning and impact grants within its Rural Communities Opioid Response Program. Both grant applications are due July 8.
Rural Communities Opioid Response Program – Planning. The RCORP – Planning helps rural communities build capacity to develop and sustain substance use disorder services by lowering barriers to federal funding and preparing funded organizations to build larger, more complex networks. HRSA has $4 million available for up to 40 awards, with recipients receiving up to $100,000 per year over a two-year project period. You can view a recording of of technical assistance webinar and see slides and other updates under the "documents" section for this NOFO on 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 Program – Impact. The RCORP – Impact helps rural communities by expanding access to evidence-based prevention, treatment and recovery services through the development of a larger, more responsive workforce to meet behavioral health needs. An integrated, coordinated partnership approach across health and social services is required to achieve sustained, long-term recovery and reductions in morbidity and mortality. HRSA has $60 million available for up to 80 awards, with recipients receiving up to $750,000 per year over a four-year project period. You can view a recording of the of technical assistance webinar and see slides and other updates under the “documents” section for this NOFO on 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.
--Karen Braman