Rural Health Network Development Program
About This Grant
<p>The Rural Health Network Development program supports integrated health care networks that address health care needs of targeted rural communities. Applicants may choose between two funding tracts.</p><p>The <strong>Network Advancement Tract</strong> supports networks comprised of independent rural hospitals and clinics in integrated network collaboration. It bridges support to offset small scale structural barriers that make it difficult for rural providers to compete in an increasingly consolidated health care system landscape and is designed to help bring economic efficiencies to small independent rural entities by expanding and enhancing their ability to strengthen operations, preserve existing services, and build new lines of care through integrated network collaboration that preserves local autonomy.</p><p>The <strong>Network Development Tract</strong> supports nascent/early-stage integrated rural health care networks with funding to plan, develop, and carry out targeted operational or clinical service expansion activities. </p><p>Both tracts aim to expand access to care, improve coordination and quality, strengthen health outcomes, increase efficiency, and support a stronger rural health care system.</p>
Grant Summary
Rural Health Network Development Program is a Health Resources and Services Administration grant providing $300K to $500K for tribal government, municipality, small business. Applications are due 2027-03-16 (open). Check eligibility and apply with FindGrants.
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Eligibility
- Eligible applicants include domestic public or private, non-profit or for-profit entities including:Domestic faith-based and community-based organizationsTribes and tribal organizationsFederally Qualified Health Centers (FQHCs)Community Health CentersRural Health Clinics (RHCs)Hospitals,Rural Emergency Hospitals (REH) The applicant organization may be located in a rural or urban area, but must have demonstrated experience serving, or capacity to serve, populations in rural areas.
How to Apply
$300K–$500K
2027-03-16
- 1Confirm your organization is eligible for Rural Health Network Development Program from Health Resources and Services Administration, checking organization type, location, and any population or project requirements.
- 2Gather the required documents and information, including your organization details, project plan, and budget figures.
- 3Draft your application narrative and budget addressing the funder's priorities and review criteria. FindGrants can draft each section for you to review and edit.
- 4Review every section against the requirements checklist, then export a submission-ready application pack and submit it to Health Resources and Services Administration before the deadline.
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Rural Health Network Development Program: Frequently Asked Questions
Who is eligible for the Rural Health Network Development Program?
Rural Health Network Development Program is offered by Health Resources and Services Administration and is generally open to tribal government, municipality, small business, university, school district, nonprofit. It is open to organizations nationwide unless the funder specifies otherwise. Review the specific eligibility terms before applying, since funders set their own requirements around organization type, location, and the population or project being served.
How much funding does the Rural Health Network Development Program provide?
Rural Health Network Development Program provides between $300K and $500K per award from Health Resources and Services Administration. Actual award sizes depend on the scope of your project, available program funds, and the number of applicants, so build a budget that reflects realistic, allowable costs rather than the maximum figure.
When is the Rural Health Network Development Program deadline?
Applications for Rural Health Network Development Program are due 2027-03-16 (open). Because deadlines can change, verify the date with the funder, Health Resources and Services Administration, and give yourself enough time to prepare a complete, competitive application before the close date.
How do you apply for the Rural Health Network Development Program?
To apply for Rural Health Network Development Program, confirm your eligibility, gather the required documents, and prepare a narrative and budget that address the funder's priorities. FindGrants guides you step by step and can draft each section, then exports a submission-ready application pack for this grant from Health Resources and Services Administration.