Rural Communities Opioid Response Program
The Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) has announced the Rural Communities Opioid Response Program (RCORP)-Impact 2026 funding opportunity. The program supports rural communities in expanding access to integrated prevention, treatment, and recovery services for substance use disorder (SUD), including opioid use disorder (OUD). Approximately $60 million is available to support up to 80 awards for eligible U.S.-based organizations.
About the Program
The Rural Communities Opioid Response Program (RCORP)-Impact is designed to help rural communities address the ongoing challenges associated with substance use disorder and opioid addiction.
The program seeks to improve access to coordinated, evidence-based prevention, treatment, and recovery services while strengthening collaboration among healthcare providers, social service agencies, community organizations, and local governments.
Through this initiative, HRSA aims to reduce morbidity and mortality related to substance use disorders and support long-term recovery and well-being in rural populations.
Program Objectives
The program supports efforts to:
- Expand access to evidence-based substance use disorder prevention services.
- Increase availability of treatment and recovery support programs.
- Improve access to care for individuals with opioid use disorder.
- Strengthen coordination among healthcare and social service providers.
- Enhance community capacity to address substance use challenges.
- Improve long-term recovery outcomes in rural communities.
- Reduce substance use-related morbidity and mortality.
Priority Areas
Projects may focus on:
- Opioid use disorder treatment
- Substance use disorder prevention
- Recovery support services
- Integrated healthcare delivery
- Behavioral health services
- Community-based interventions
- Rural health systems strengthening
- Care coordination and case management
Funding Information
- Funding Opportunity Number: HRSA-26-037
- Funding Agency: Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA)
- Assistance Listing Number: 93.690
- Funding Instrument: Grant
- Funding Category: Health
- Total Program Funding: $60,000,000
- Expected Number of Awards: 80
- Award Maximum: $750,000
- Cost Sharing Requirement: No
Eligibility Criteria
The following domestic entities are eligible to apply:
Nonprofit Organizations
- Nonprofits with 501(c)(3) status
- Nonprofits without 501(c)(3) status
Government Entities
- State governments
- County governments
- City and township governments
- Special district governments
- Federally recognized Tribal governments
- Public and Indian housing authorities
Educational Institutions
- Public institutions of higher education
- State institutions of higher education
- Private institutions of higher education
- Independent school districts
Businesses
- Small businesses
- For-profit organizations
Other Eligible Entities
- Native American tribal organizations
- Other domestic public and private entities
Geographic Eligibility
This funding opportunity is open only to domestic applicants, including organizations located within:
- The 50 U.S. States
- District of Columbia
- Puerto Rico
- Northern Mariana Islands
- American Samoa
- Guam
- U.S. Virgin Islands
- Federated States of Micronesia
- Republic of the Marshall Islands
- Republic of Palau
Application Deadline
Deadline: July 8, 2026
For detailed information visit official website