Rural Communities Opioid Response Program – Evaluation
🏛 Health Resources and Services Administration (HHS-HRSA)
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Can you apply?
This grant is for organizations conducting evaluation research on rural behavioral health and opioid response strategies. Applicants must have expertise in program evaluation and experience working with rural communities. Eligible organizations typically include research institutions, academic centers, nonprofits, and public health agencies. The evaluation must inform RCORP strategies and develop tools for rural community use.
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Key dates
- Aug 14, 2026 Applications open
- Mar 23, 2027 Application deadline in 155 days
- Aug 1, 2027 Award announced
- Sep 1, 2027 Project start
Program description
The purpose of the Rural Communities Opioid Response Program (RCORP) – Evaluation is to evaluate the impact of rural behavioral health strategies and methods employed under the RCORP initiative, and to develop evaluation tools and resources for use in rural communities to inform future community-led rural health initiatives
Who can apply
Eligible applicants
- 501(c)(3) Public Charity
- City / Municipal Government
- 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 (Application for Federal Assistance)
- Project Narrative/Evaluation Plan
- Budget and Budget Justification
- Organizational Capacity Statement
- Letters of Support or Commitment from Rural Partners
- Curriculum Vitae/Biographies of Key Personnel
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-Evaluation funding?
Research institutions, academic centers, nonprofits, and public health agencies with evaluation expertise and rural health experience can apply. Applicants should have demonstrated capacity to conduct rigorous program evaluation.
What is the deadline and funding amount?
The deadline is March 23, 2027. This is a $5 million competitive award with a fixed deadline.
What activities does this grant support?
Evaluation of rural behavioral health strategies, development of evaluation tools and resources, and research to inform future rural health initiatives. Focus is on assessing RCORP impact in rural communities.
How competitive is this grant?
Highly competitive. This is a single large award with significant funding. Strong evaluation methodology and rural health experience are critical.
Does this require cost sharing?
No cost sharing is required. All project costs can be covered by grant funds.
💡 Tips for applicants
- Emphasize your team's evaluation methodology expertise and track record with behavioral health or substance use programs. Specific examples matter.
- Demonstrate deep understanding of rural health challenges and barriers to opioid response services. Show you understand regional context.
- Design evaluation tools that are actually useful for rural practitioners, not just academically rigorous. Practicality increases impact.
- Build relationships with rural RCORP grantees early to understand their data needs and support buy-in.
- Propose a realistic budget with clear cost allocation for data collection, analysis, and dissemination activities.
⚠️ Common mistakes
Underestimating the complexity of rural data collection logistics and infrastructure challenges. Proposing evaluation tools disconnected from rural practitioners' actual workflow and capacity. Failing to demonstrate genuine partnerships with rural communities and existing RCORP programs.
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