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State Offices of Rural Health Program

Health Resources and Services Administration · HRSA-26-065

Closed

Award Range

$0$223.41K

Total Program Funding

$11.2M

Expected Awards

50

Deadline

July 10, 2026

GRANTQUICK SUMMARYPlain-English Overview

State Offices of Rural Health Program. Health Resources and Services Administration. The State Office of Rural Health (SORH) Program assists states in strengthening rural health care delivery systems by maintaining a focal point for rural health. This program funds an institutional framework in each state that links small rural communities with state and federal resources to help... up to $223,410 per award; $11,200,000 total program funding; ~50 awards expected.

Who Should Apply

Other eligible entities, State governments

Who Should NOT Apply

Individuals and organizations outside the specified eligible types

Key Requirements (Plain English)

  • States with State Offices of Rural Health are eligible to apply
  • Cost sharing/matching required
  • Deadline: 2026-07-10

💡 GrantQuick Tip

Budget for cost-sharing match. Demonstrate institutional commitment and matching funds clearly in your proposal.

Competitiveness: Moderate to high — federal grants are always competitive

What This Grant Funds

The State Office of Rural Health (SORH) Program assists states in strengthening rural health care delivery systems by maintaining a focal point for rural health. This program funds an institutional framework in each state that links small rural communities with state and federal resources to help develop long-term solutions to improve access to, and the quality of care for the nearly 60 million people living in rural communities.

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Who Can Apply

States with State Offices of Rural Health are eligible to apply. Only one applicant from each state is eligible, based on the designation of the governor.

Eligible Applicant Types

Other (see NOFO for details)State Governments

Funding Details

Maximum Award
$223.41K
Total Program Funding
$11.2M
Expected Number of Awards
50
Cost Sharing Required?
Yes
Funding Instrument
grant

Key Dates

Posted: June 8, 2026
Application Deadline: July 10, 2026 (0 days remaining)

Electronically submitted applications must be submitted no later than 11:59 p.m., ET, on the listed application due date.

Agency Contact

Sarah Ndiang'ui sndiangui@hrsa.gov

sndiangui@hrsa.gov

Ready to apply?

View the full NOFO and submit your application on Grants.gov