Rural Health Value Program
Forecast
Health Resources and Services Administration plans to offer grants of up to $650,000 to any type of organization. It expects to make one award worth $650,000 in total. It is a forecast: the notice is expected around January 19, 2027, with applications due around March 20, 2027.
From the official notice on Grants.gov, last changed August 7, 2026. Checked October 31, 2026.
- Award ceiling$650,000
- Award floornot stated
- Expected awards1
- Total funding$650,000
- Cost sharingNot required
- Funding typeCooperative Agreement
Key dates
| Forecast posted | August 7, 2026 |
|---|---|
| Expected posting | January 19, 2027 |
| Expected deadline | March 20, 2027 |
| Expected award date | July 1, 2027 |
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Who can apply
This opportunity is open to any type of organization.
- State governments
- County governments
- City or township governments
- Special district governments
- Independent school districts
- Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
- Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized)
- Public housing authorities/Indian housing authorities
- Native American tribal organizations (other than Federally recognized tribal governments)
- Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education
- Nonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education
- Private institutions of higher education
- For profit organizations other than small businesses
- Small businesses
- Others (see text field entitled "Additional Information on Eligibility" for clarification)
- Unrestricted (i.e., open to any type of entity above), subject to any clarification in text field entitled "Additional Information on Eligibility"
Only domestic organizations are eligible. "Domestic" means the 50 states, the District of Columbia, the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, the Northern Mariana Islands, American Samoa, Guam, the U.S. Virgin Islands, the Federated States of Micronesia, the Republic of the Marshall Islands, and the Republic of Palau. Faith-based organizations are eligible.
Is this a realistic fit?
- No cost sharing or match is required.
What the grant funds
The purpose of the Rural Health Value (RHV) Program is to fund one recipient to provide analysis and technical assistance (TA) for rural stakeholders to help them understand and engage in the value-based care landscape in the context of rural health care. The goal of this funding opportunity is to support the ability of rural providers to participate and succeed in current and emerging payment and delivery system models designed to provide value-based care.
How to apply
- Read the full notice and attachments on Grants.gov. The notice is the official source for deadlines and requirements.
- Make sure your organization has an active SAM.gov registration and Unique Entity ID; registration can take several weeks.
- Register on Grants.gov and submit through Workspace before the deadline and time given in the notice. Our application guide walks through each step.
Questions go to Lawrencia Afagbedzi, lafagbedzi@hrsa.gov, 301-443-3196.
Questions people ask
Who can apply for Rural Health Value Program?
Health Resources and Services Administration accepts applications from any type of organization. The notice adds further conditions, so read its eligibility section.
What is the deadline for Rural Health Value Program?
Expected deadline March 20, 2027. Confirm the date and time in the official notice on Grants.gov.
How much funding is available?
Awards of up to $650,000 each. About $650,000 in total for one award.
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