Rural Communities Opioid Response Program – Community Systems Development
🏛 Health Resources and Services Administration (HHS-HRSA)
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Can you apply?
This grant is for rural communities developing or expanding behavioral health systems to address opioid use and substance use disorders. Public and nonprofit organizations in rural areas can apply. The program funds coordinated networks that provide evidence-based prevention, treatment, and recovery services. Activities include workforce development, care coordination, and regional system integration.
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Key dates
- Aug 14, 2026 Applications open
- Apr 6, 2027 Application deadline in 159 days
- Aug 1, 2027 Award announced
- Sep 1, 2027 Project start
Program description
The Rural Communities Opioid Response Program (RCORP) – Community Systems Development provides funding to communities in rural areas to develop and/or expand behavioral health systems of care through formalized networks that expand operational and clinical service capacity regionally through coordinated implementation of evidence-based SUD prevention, treatment, recovery, and related services.
Who can apply
Eligible applicants
- 501(c)(3) Public Charity
- City / Municipal Government
- Community Health Center
- County Government
- Nonprofits
- Private University
- Public Authority
- Public K-12 School
- Public University
- Small Business (SBA-defined)
- Special District
- State Government
- Tribal Nation
- Tribal Organization
Demographic focus
How to apply
Application links
Key dates & requirements
Required documents
- SF-424 (federal application form)
- Project narrative describing community systems development plan
- Detailed budget and budget justification
- Letters of commitment from partner organizations
- Data on community opioid burden and service gaps
- Organizational capacity and experience documentation
Program contact
- 👤 Lynlee Tanner Stapleton
- 📧 ruralopioidresponse@hrsa.gov
- 📞 301-443-5764
Funding track record
No recent recipient data available for CFDA 93.690 in our database.
This can happen for newer programs, programs that use non-standard award types (loans, direct payments, fellowships), or those funded through sub-agencies under different codes.
Funding history
Annual funding for this program — Federal obligations (CFDA 93.690). How funding has trended year over year.
| 2024 | $134,265,948 | |
| 2025 | $139,721,294 | |
| 2026 est. | $56,132,485 |
FAQ
Who can apply for RCORP funding?
Public agencies and nonprofits in rural communities are eligible. Your service area must be classified as rural by federal standards.
What activities does RCORP fund?
The grant supports behavioral health system development, opioid prevention and treatment services, care coordination, workforce training, and recovery support.
Is there a deadline for applications?
Yes, the deadline is April 6, 2027. This is a fixed deadline, not rolling.
How much funding can we request?
Awards typically range up to $500,000 per project. Total program funding is $3,000,000.
Do we need to provide matching funds?
No, cost-sharing is not required for this grant.
💡 Tips for applicants
- Emphasize your rural community's specific opioid crisis data and current gaps in behavioral health services.
- Describe how your network will integrate prevention, treatment, and recovery services across multiple providers.
- Include letters of support from partner organizations and local health departments.
- Show how you'll use evidence-based practices in your service delivery plan.
- Develop a realistic sustainability plan beyond the grant period.
⚠️ Common mistakes
Failing to document the rural character of your service area and specific opioid-related health disparities. Proposing services without clear coordination mechanisms among treatment providers. Not demonstrating prior experience with or commitment to evidence-based prevention and treatment models.
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