HRSA-26-065: State Offices of Rural Health Program
Closed
This grant is closed. Who won this program's grants before is below, and similar open grants are at the end of the page. It is in our archive of Health Resources and Services Administration notices from 2026.
Health Resources and Services Administration offered grants of up to $223,410 to state and local governments. It expected to make about 50 awards worth $11.2 million in total. Applications closed on July 10, 2026.
From the official notice on Grants.gov, last changed June 8, 2026. Checked November 7, 2026.
- Award ceiling$223,410
- Total funding$11.2 million
- Expected awards50
- Cost sharingRequired
- Funding typeGrant
Key dates
| Posted | June 8, 2026 |
|---|---|
| Deadline | July 10, 2026 |
Who can apply
This opportunity was open to state and local governments.
- State governments
- Others (see text field entitled "Additional Information on Eligibility" for clarification)
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.
Is this a realistic fit?
- Past Grants to States for Operation of State Offices of Rural Health awards averaged $1.1 million; this notice allows up to $223,410 per award.
- The notice requires cost sharing or matching funds, so you must contribute part of the project cost.
What the 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.
Who has won Grants to States for Operation of State Offices of Rural Health grants before
From fiscal 2021 to 2025, Grants to States for Operation of State Offices of Rural Health (93.913) awarded $58.8 million across 54 grant awards, an average of $1.1 million per award.
| Recipient | State | Awards | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| National Organization of State Offices of Rural Health, Inc. | Michigan | 1 | $4.7 million |
| University of North Dakota | North Dakota | 2 | $1.8 million |
| Colorado Rural Health Center | Colorado | 1 | $1.1 million |
| South Carolina Office of Rural Health, Inc. | South Carolina | 1 | $1.1 million |
| University of Wisconsin System | Wisconsin | 1 | $1.1 million |
Applying now
This notice no longer takes applications. Agencies often post the same opportunity again under a new number, so check the program's notices on Grants.gov and the similar open grants below.
The notice on Grants.gov keeps its full text and attachments, which is useful for planning a resubmission.
Questions people ask
Is HRSA-26-065 still open?
No. It closed on July 10, 2026.
Who can apply for State Offices of Rural Health Program?
Health Resources and Services Administration accepted applications from state and local governments. The notice adds further conditions, so read its eligibility section.
What is the deadline for State Offices of Rural Health Program?
Closed July 10, 2026. Applications are no longer accepted; the program's newer notices are on this page when there are any.
How much funding is available?
Awards of up to $223,410 each. About $11.2 million in total across about 50 awards.
Who has won Grants to States for Operation of State Offices of Rural Health grants before?
The largest recipients over five fiscal years were National Organization of State Offices of Rural Health, Inc., University of North Dakota, Colorado Rural Health Center. The program made 54 awards worth $58.8 million in that time.
Similar open grants
- Single Source for the Continuation of the Caring for OutPatiEnts after Acute Kidney Injury (COPE-AKI) Scientific and Data Research Center (U01 Clinical Trial Required)
- Single Source for the Continuation of the Epidemiology of Diabetes Interventions and Complications (EDIC) Study Research Center (Collaborative U01 Clinical Trial Not Allowed)
- Data Coordinating Center for the Aging and Alzheimer’s Disease Mouse Brain Atlas (AD-MBA) (U24 Clinical Trial Not Allowed)
- Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS) Intermediate Patient Population Expanded Access (U01 Clinical Trial Required)
- Advanced Development and Validation of Emerging Technologies for Basic and Clinical Cancer Research (R33 Clinical Trial Not Allowed)
- Early-Stage Innovative Technology Development for Basic and Clinical Cancer Research (R61 Clinical Trial Not Allowed)