Rural Health Research Centers
Open Opportunities (2)
Live Grants.gov opportunities funded under this program — you can apply now.
- Rapid Response Rural Data Analysis and Issue Specific Rural Research Studies Deadline: Jun 18, 2026 · up to $600K
- Rural Health Research Dissemination Program Deadline: Jun 25, 2026 · up to $230K
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Program Funding
Annual program obligations reported to SAM.gov.
Who has received this funding
Organizations awarded under CFDA 93.155 (USAspending.gov).
- Agriculture, Texas Department Of $28,772,882
- Kansas Department Of Health & Environment $21,387,744
- Iowa Department Of Public Health $16,352,830
- Minnesota Department Of Health $16,346,199
- Department Of Public Health Illinois $15,760,936
- University Of Wisconsin System $13,599,608
- Department Of Community Health Georgia $13,177,176
- Michigan Center For Rural Health $13,061,265
- University Of Kentucky Research Foundation, The $12,122,351
- California Department Of Health Care Access And Information $11,885,296
Program Objective
The Rural Health Research Center program supports policy-relevant research to help decision makers understand challenges faced by rural communities and providers. The Rapid Response Rural Data Analysis and Issue Specific Rural Research Studies program assists communities to conduct rapid data analyses and short-term research studies to understand the impact of policies and regulations and improve access to health care. The Rural Health Research Dissemination Program disseminates and markets policy-oriented research and information for use by a wide range of audiences to raise awareness of rural-relevant issues including health care access and population health.
Eligibility
Eligible Applicants
- U.S. State Government
- Local Government Consortium
- Federally Recognized Tribal Government
- Nonprofit Organization
- For-Profit Organization
State (includes District of Columbia, public institutions of higher education and hospitals), Local (includes State-designated lndian Tribes, excludes institutions of higher education and hospitals, Sponsored organization, Public nonprofit institution/organization (includes institutions of higher education and hospitals), Federally Recognized lndian Tribal Governments, Small business (less than 500 employees), Profit organization, Private nonprofit institution/organization (includes institutions of higher education and hospitals), Quasi-public nonprofit institution/organization, Other private institutions/organizations, Native American Organizations (includes lndian groups, cooperatives, corporations, partnerships, associations)
Rural Health Research Center cooperative agreement (CA): open to domestic public, for-profit, and non-profit entities. Institutions of higher education, faith-based and community-based organizations, Tribes, and tribal organizations. Rural Health Research Dissemination CA: open to all domestic public and private entities, nonprofit and for-profit. Rapid Response Rural Data Analysis and Issue Specific Rural Research Studies CA: open to all domestic public and private entities, nonprofit and for-profit entities.
Beneficiaries
- U.S. State Government
- Local Government Consortium
- Nonprofit Organization
- For-Profit Organization
- Federally Recognized Tribal Government
The entities that will benefit from this program are health care personnel, health research personnel, policy makers, and the general public. Underserved populations in rural areas; facilities and services in rural areas. States with at least one hospital that is located in a non-metropolitan statistical area or county and provides CMS with necessary assurances.
How to Apply
Award Procedure
Notification is made in writing by a Notice of Award (NOA).
Approximately 6 months.
Program details & compliance
Description
The Rural Health Research Center program supports policy-relevant research to help decision makers understand challenges faced by rural communities and providers. The Rapid Response Rural Data Analysis and Issue Specific Rural Research Studies program assists communities to conduct rapid data analyses and short-term research studies to understand the impact of policies and regulations and improve access to health care. The Rural Health Research Dissemination Program disseminates and markets policy-oriented research and information for use by a wide range of audiences to raise awareness of rural-relevant issues including health care access and population health.
Mission Categories
Primary: General Health and Medical
Use of Funds
Allowed Uses
All funds awarded should be expended solely for carrying out approved projects in accordance with the intent of the cooperative agreement as stipulated in the notice of award.
Required Documentation
Applicants should review the individual HRSA notice of funding opportunity for the programs issued under this assistance listing for any required proof or certifications which must be submitted prior to or simultaneous with submission of an application package.
Reporting & Compliance
Applicable 2 CFR 200 Subparts
- Subpart B — General Provisions
- Subpart C — Pre-Federal Award Requirements
- Subpart D — Post-Federal Award Requirements
- Subpart E — Cost Principles
- Subpart F — Audit Requirements