Opportunity Information: Apply for HRSA 21 026
The State Offices of Rural Health Program (SORH) is a discretionary grant opportunity from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA), designed to strengthen rural health care delivery systems in every state by supporting a dedicated statewide focal point for rural health. The program has been federally funded since 1991 and is built around the idea that rural communities often need a stable, well-connected state-level hub that can bridge local needs with state and federal resources. Through this structure, SORH funding helps states develop longer-term, sustainable approaches to rural health challenges rather than relying only on short-term or isolated projects.
This particular notice (Funding Opportunity Number HRSA-21-026, CFDA 93.913) is a competing continuation, meaning it provides instructions for current or eligible entities to apply for support for a new five-year project period. The overarching goal is to maintain and strengthen the institutional framework that connects small rural communities to funding, programs, technical assistance, and policy support, so rural health initiatives are better coordinated and more effective statewide.
Authorizing legislation requires each State Office of Rural Health to carry out several core functions. First, each SORH must operate a statewide clearinghouse that collects and shares information relevant to rural health care. This includes practical information on rural health care issues, research findings related to rural health, and examples of innovative approaches to delivering care in rural areas. In practice, that clearinghouse role often means gathering data, publishing guidance, sharing best practices, and making sure rural stakeholders can easily access credible and useful information.
Second, each SORH is required to coordinate rural health-related activities across the state, with an emphasis on reducing duplication and avoiding redundancy. The intent is to prevent multiple organizations from unknowingly doing the same work in parallel and instead encourage alignment, collaboration, and efficient use of resources. This coordination role can include convening partners, aligning initiatives across agencies, and serving as a central point of communication for rural health strategy and implementation.
Third, each SORH must identify relevant federal and state rural health programs and provide technical assistance to public and nonprofit private entities so they can participate in those programs. This is a direct capacity-building function: helping eligible organizations understand requirements, navigate applications and compliance expectations, and connect to the right opportunities. By improving access to technical assistance, the program aims to increase rural communities ability to successfully compete for and manage resources that support health services.
In addition to the required activities, the legislation permits SORHs to engage in work focused on recruiting and retaining health professionals in rural areas, a common challenge for many states. The program also allows SORHs to issue contracts to public and nonprofit private entities to carry out SORH activities, which can expand reach and ensure specialized partners can deliver specific components of the statewide rural health agenda.
Eligibility is primarily aimed at state governments, with additional eligibility details referenced in the notice. HRSA anticipated making approximately 50 awards, consistent with supporting offices across states and similar jurisdictions. The maximum award amount listed is $230,000. Key administrative details for the original posting include a creation date of November 23, 2020 and an original application deadline of February 1, 2021.Apply for HRSA 21 026
- The Department of Health and Human Services, Health Resources and Services Administration in the health sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "State Offices of Rural Health Program (SORH)" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 93.913.
- This funding opportunity was created on Nov 23, 2020.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Feb 01, 2021. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $230,000.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 50 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: State governments, Others (see text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility for clarification).
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