Grant opportunity
State Offices of Rural Health Program
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.
- Funder
- Health Resources and Services Administration / Department of Health and Human Services
- Closes 2026-07-10
- Closes 2026-07-10: Jul 10, 2026
- Award
- up to USD 223,410
- Applicant
- Organizations and institutions
- Discipline
- Health and Biomedical Sciences
- Region
- United States
- Posted
- Jun 8, 2026
Call summary
Overview
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
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.
What it supports
- Health and Biomedical Sciences
- United States
- Opportunity number: HRSA-26-065.
Funding and duration
- up to USD 223,410
Closes 2026-07-10
Closes 2026-07-10: Jul 10, 2026
How to apply
Use the official Grants.gov listing for the application package, attachments, forms and agency-specific instructions. Submit by 2026-07-10 unless the agency updates the official listing.
Call details
Source-based overview
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. Eligibility: 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. Opportunity number: HRSA-26-065. Closing date: 2026-07-10. Funding: up to USD 223,410.
Eligibility
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.
Funding and benefits
up to USD 223,410
Themes and supported activities
Health and Biomedical Sciences
United States
Opportunity number: HRSA-26-065.
Deadline and timeline
Closes 2026-07-10: Closes 2026-07-10: Jul 10, 2026.
Applicants should confirm the exact deadline time, time zone, required documents, portal steps and any institutional approvals on the official call page before submitting.
How to apply
Use the official Grants.gov listing for the application package, attachments, forms and agency-specific instructions. Submit by 2026-07-10 unless the agency updates the official listing.
Before applying, check eligibility rules, budgets, attachments, page limits, partner requirements, cost-share conditions and whether the opportunity uses an expression of interest, full proposal, registration or nomination stage.