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Rural Residency Planning and Development (RRPD) Program is sponsored by Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA), Federal Office of Rural Health Policy. This program provides funding to create new rural residency programs, including Rural Track Programs (RTPs), to expand access to healthcare in rural areas.
The awards support start-up costs for new accredited rural residency programs in qualifying medical specialties, including accreditation costs, faculty development, and resident recruitment.
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Search similar grants →According to the current listing, eligibility includes: Eligible applicants are organizations developing new sustainable rural residency programs. The program is nationwide and includes U.S. territories. Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.
The current listing shows up to $750,000 per grant. Verify award ceilings, matching requirements, and allowable costs in the official notice.
Applications for Rural Residency Planning and Development (RRPD) Program are due July 8, 2026. Build your timeline backwards from this date to cover registrations, approvals, and final submission checks.
Rural Residency Planning and Development (RRPD) Program is funded by Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA), Federal Office of Rural Health Policy. Verify program details on the funder's official page before applying.
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Rural Communities Opioid Response Program – Planning (RCORP – Planning) is sponsored by Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA), Federal Office of Rural Health Policy. These grants support planning and preparation activities to create a strong base for substance use disorder (SUD) and related services and build capacity to develop, implement, and sustain these services in rural areas. The funding is designed to be a critical first step in creating SUD service systems that improve access, strengthen the behavioral health workforce, and gain community support.
Rural Communities Opioid Response Program – Impact (RCORP – Impact) is sponsored by Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA), Federal Office of Rural Health Policy. This grant aims to improve access to integrated, coordinated, and sustainable substance use disorder (SUD) services, including for opioid use disorder (OUD), in rural areas.
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