HRSA-27-109: The National Rural Health Information Technology Assessment Program
Forecast
Health Resources and Services Administration plans to offer grants of up to $1.0 million to any type of organization. It expects to make one award worth $1.0 million in total. It is a forecast: the notice is expected around March 29, 2027, with applications due around May 28, 2027.
From the official notice on Grants.gov, last changed November 5, 2026. Checked November 7, 2026.
- Award ceiling$1.0 million
- Total funding$1.0 million
- Expected awards1
- Cost sharingNot required
- Funding typeCooperative Agreement
Key dates
| Forecast posted | November 5, 2026 |
|---|---|
| Expected posting | March 29, 2027 |
| Expected deadline | May 28, 2027 |
| Expected award date | September 1, 2027 |
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Who can apply
This opportunity is open to any type of organization.
All 16 applicant types the notice lists
- 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"
You can apply if you are a domestic public or private, non-profit or for-profit entity."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.
Is this a realistic fit?
- No cost sharing or match is required.
What the grant funds
The purpose of this program is to help rural communities address emerging challenges and gaps in leveraging health information technology to improve health and wellness.
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 Louise Nott, lnott@hrsa.gov, 301-443-0614.
Questions people ask
Is HRSA-27-109 still open?
Not yet. It is a forecast: expected deadline May 28, 2027.
Who can apply for The National Rural Health Information Technology Assessment 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 The National Rural Health Information Technology Assessment Program?
Expected deadline May 28, 2027. Confirm the date and time in the official notice on Grants.gov.
How much funding is available?
Awards of up to $1.0 million each. About $1.0 million in total for one award.
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