Delta States Rural Development Network Program
🏛 Health Resources and Services Administration (HHS-HRSA)
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Can you apply?
This grant is for organizations building integrated rural health care networks in the Mississippi Delta Region.
501(c)(3) nonprofits, public health agencies, and rural health organizations are eligible. The eight target states are Alabama, Arkansas, Illinois, Kentucky, Louisiana, Mississippi, Missouri, and Tennessee.
Projects must expand access to and improve basic health care services in rural areas. Networks should coordinate care, achieve operational efficiencies, and strengthen the rural health system.
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Key dates
- Jul 13, 2026 Applications open
- Aug 12, 2026 Application deadline
- Sep 1, 2026 Award announced
- Sep 30, 2026 Project start
Program description
The Delta States Rural Development Network Program supports support the planning, development, and implementation of integrated health care networks that collaborate in order to (i) achieve efficiencies; (ii) expand access to, coordinate, and improve the quality of basic health care services and associated health outcomes in rural areas within the eight rural Mississippi Delta Region states (Alabama, Arkansas, Illinois, Kentucky, Louisiana, Mississippi, Missouri, and Tennessee); and (iii) strengthen the rural health care system as a whole.
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
- Rural Health Clinic
- 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 (Application for Federal Assistance)
- Project Narrative
- Budget and Budget Narrative
- Organizational Capacity Documentation
- Evidence of Partnership Agreements
- Rural Health Needs Assessment
Program contact
- 👤 Diana Alatorre
- 📧 dalatorre@hrsa.gov
- 📞 301-287-2618
Funding track record
Recent awards under CFDA 93.619 from the last 3 years — real organizations that won funding through this same program.
Top 10 Largest Recent Awards
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$80,664,462
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$4,597,134
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$1,350,000
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$1,350,000
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$1,350,000
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$1,350,000
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$1,349,971
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$1,188,684
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$1,188,684
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$1,188,684
Top States by Funding
- MN 1 awards $80.7M
- MS 8 awards $6.7M
- ME 11 awards $6.7M
- NH 9 awards $5.8M
- GA 1 awards $4.6M
Source: USAspending.gov — federal spending transparency. Data covers last 3 years.
Funding history
Annual funding for this program — Federal obligations (CFDA 93.619). How funding has trended year over year.
| 2024 | $36,905,196 | |
| 2025 | $37,655,215 |
FAQ
What states are eligible?
The eight Mississippi Delta Region states: Alabama, Arkansas, Illinois, Kentucky, Louisiana, Mississippi, Missouri, and Tennessee.
What type of organization can apply?
501(c)(3) nonprofits, public health agencies, and rural health organizations. Applicants typically have rural health experience.
What should the project focus on?
Planning, developing, or implementing integrated health care networks. Networks must improve basic health services and access in rural areas.
Is cost-sharing required?
No. The grant covers project costs without matching funds required.
What is the funding range?
Awards typically range from $905,664 to $1,188,684 per project.
💡 Tips for applicants
- Focus your application on rural access gaps. Identify specific health care needs in your Delta Region communities.
- Show how your network will achieve efficiencies through collaboration. Include data on reduced costs or improved coordination.
- Describe the eight-county service area clearly. Map out participating providers and their complementary roles.
- Build partnerships with hospitals, clinics, and community health centers. Demonstrate buy-in from key stakeholders.
- Include timelines for planning, development, and implementation phases. Show realistic milestones for network integration.
⚠️ Common mistakes
Focusing only on one service line instead of "basic health care" broadly. Weak partnerships or unclear roles for collaborating providers. Failing to document baseline rural access problems and how the network addresses them.
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