Rural Communities Opioid Response Program – Overdose Response
🏛 Health Resources and Services Administration (HHS-HRSA)
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Can you apply?
This grant is for rural healthcare organizations and substance use disorder service providers working to combat the opioid crisis. Eligible applicants typically include rural health clinics, critical access hospitals, federally qualified health centers, and nonprofits serving rural communities. Geographic scope covers rural areas nationwide. Funded activities support overdose prevention, response, and access to substance use disorder treatment services in underserved rural regions.
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Key dates
- Aug 21, 2026 Applications open
- Mar 10, 2027 Application deadline in 132 days
- Aug 1, 2027 Award announced
- Sep 1, 2027 Project start
Program description
The purpose of the Rural Communities Opioid Response Program (RCORP) – Overdose Response is to support improving health care in rural areas by addressing their immediate and short-term needs related to the provision of substance use disorder services. RCORP Overdose Response aims to reduce and prevent the risk of overdoses in rural areas.
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
- Letters of support from partners
- Rural area evidence/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 Overdose Response funding?
Rural health centers, FQHCs, critical access hospitals, and community-based nonprofits in rural areas. Check the RFP for specific organizational requirements.
What is the deadline and funding amount?
The deadline is March 10, 2027. Awards are fixed at $300,000 per grant.
What activities does this grant fund?
Overdose prevention, emergency response programs, substance use disorder treatment services, and naloxone distribution. Activities must address rural community needs.
Is this a competitive grant?
Yes, this is highly competitive. $10.5 million total funding supports multiple awards nationwide.
Can I apply for multi-year funding?
Check the RFP for project period and renewal options. Typical HRSA grants span 3-5 years with possible extensions.
💡 Tips for applicants
- Clearly demonstrate your rural service area and specific opioid crisis data for your community. Use local epidemiology to justify need.
- Show existing or planned partnerships with emergency departments, law enforcement, and treatment providers. Collaboration is essential.
- Include a detailed overdose response plan with concrete metrics for impact (naloxone distributed, people served, overdoses prevented).
- Align your budget with your proposed activities. Document how the $300,000 covers personnel, equipment, training, and operations.
- Start with the CFDA 93.690 listing and HRSA website for latest guidance. Federal grants have strict rules that change annually.
⚠️ Common mistakes
Overstating capacity without showing staffing plan or past opioid program experience. Vague overdose prevention strategies that lack measurable objectives or community input. Failing to document how rural geography creates unique barriers and why your organization is positioned to serve.
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