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HCN Grants Est. 2026
No. HRSA-26-065 · Health Resources and Services Administration
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State Offices of Rural Health Program

grants.gov listing ↗ Full announcement (NOFO) ↗
Dealbreakers Cost share required
No audit required
“Like other award rules, we may audit your policies, procedures, and controls.” — From the announcement
Not reimbursement-only
“Applicants may budget and be reimbursed for indirect costs at the lower of either 15 percent of total direct costs or their approved negotiated indirect cost rate.” — From the announcement

At a glance

The State Offices of Rural Health Program funds organizations to help states strengthen rural health care by serving as a central point for rural health information and coordination. Only one applicant from each state may apply, and states with a State Office of Rural Health are eligible; individuals are not eligible. The program expects to make 50 awards, with up to $243,410 per award, for a five-year project period from 07/01/2026 to 06/30/2031. It requires a 75% non-federal match, though HHS may waive or reduce that share in some cases, and cost sharing is waived up to $200,000 for certain U.S. territories and freely associated states. Funds cannot be used for health care services, duplicate technical assistance already funded by another federal program, medical equipment, vehicles, aircraft, major communications systems, real property, or certificate of need activities.

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What it funds

  • Health
  • Capacity Building & Technical Assistance
  • General Public / Community-wide
  • Health Care Delivery, Access & Workforce
Official description from grants.gov

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.

Who can apply

  • Others
  • State governments
Geographic restriction None found in the announcement — likely nationwide