Rural Hospital Information Systems

CFDA 93.811 Active Grant

Open Opportunities (1)

Live Grants.gov opportunities funded under this program — you can apply now.

Program Funding

Annual program obligations reported to SAM.gov.

Latest annual funding (estimated)
$45.2M FY2026
$10.5M
FY24
$10.5M
FY25
$45.2M
FY26*
* estimated

Funded Projects

Examples of what this program has supported.

FY2025 Fiscal Year 2024: The Rural Healthcare Provider Transition Project provided comprehensive, virtual technical assistance in the area of quality improvement to five rural hospitals and their provider based rural health clinics. The Targeted Technical Assistance for Rural Hospitals Program provided technical assistance to 42 hospitals to help them maintain essential health care services. The Rural Emergency Hospital Technical assistance Center provided technical assistance to 112 rural hospitals to help them explore whether the REH model is the best option for sustaining access to healthcare services in their communities.

Program Objective

The Targeted Technical Assistance for Rural Hospitals Program improves healthcare in rural areas by providing targeted, in-depth technical assistance (TA) to rural hospitals within communities struggling to maintain health care services. The Rural Healthcare Provider Transition Project provides TA to assist eligible small rural hospitals and RHCs in strengthening their foundation in key elements of value-based care. The Rural Emergency Hospital Technical Assistance Center Program ensures rural hospitals and communities have information and resources needed to make informed decisions for the best Rural Emergency Hospital (REH) model of care and facilitate successful implementation of REH. The Rural Hospital Stabilization Pilot Program improves health care in rural areas by providing in-depth TA to rural hospitals to enhance or expand service lines to meet local need and keep health care services available locally. The Rural Hospital Provider Assistance Program provides direct financial assistance to eligible small rural hospitals.

Eligibility

Eligible Applicants

  • U.S. State Government
  • Local
  • Federally Recognized Tribal Government
  • Nonprofit Organization

Beneficiaries

  • U.S. State Government
  • Local
  • Federally Recognized Tribal Government
  • Nonprofit Organization

Populations in rural areas will receive expanded services in rural communities where they did not previously exist. 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. For applicant eligibility information related to the programs in this assistance listing, refer to the applicable Notice of Funding Opportunity on grants.gov.

How to Apply

Award Procedure

Notification is made in writing by a Notice of Award (NOA).

Decision Timeline

  • Approval: From 120 to 180 days

HRSA requires all applicants to apply electronically through Grants.gov. All qualified applications will be forwarded to an objective review committee. Based on the advice of the objective review committee, the HRSA program official with delegated authority is responsible for final selection and funding decisions.

Program details & compliance

Description

The Targeted Technical Assistance for Rural Hospitals Program improves healthcare in rural areas by providing targeted, in-depth technical assistance (TA) to rural hospitals within communities struggling to maintain health care services. The Rural Healthcare Provider Transition Project provides TA to assist eligible small rural hospitals and RHCs in strengthening their foundation in key elements of value-based care. The Rural Emergency Hospital Technical Assistance Center Program ensures rural hospitals and communities have information and resources needed to make informed decisions for the best Rural Emergency Hospital (REH) model of care and facilitate successful implementation of REH. The Rural Hospital Stabilization Pilot Program improves health care in rural areas by providing in-depth TA to rural hospitals to enhance or expand service lines to meet local need and keep health care services available locally. The Rural Hospital Provider Assistance Program provides direct financial assistance to eligible small rural hospitals.

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. 2 CFR 200, Subpart E - Cost Principles applies to this program.

Reporting & Compliance

Audit Required
Yes — Annual
Records Retention
3 years

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

Contacts

Federal Office of Rural Health Policy — Bridget Ware, Program Coordinator, The Small Rural Hospital Improvement Program,
3019450835
5600 Fishers Lane, Mail Stop 17SWH03, Rockville, MD 20857
Data from SAM.gov Federal Assistance Listings. Source published: 2026-05-28. Spec v2.0. Last synced: 2026-05-28 07:22:58.