ForecastedFederal grantOpen to for-profit businessesHRSA-27-051

Rural Health Network Development Program

Health Resources and Services AdministrationCloses Mar 16, 2027(154 days left)$300,000 – $500,000

Does this fit your business?

This HRSA program funds rural health care networks, not individual businesses: either early-stage networks planning and building services, or existing networks of independent rural hospitals and clinics strengthening operations. Applicants must serve rural populations, so an urban-only clinic, a business with no rural health angle, or a solo provider with no network partners should not bother. Awards run $300,000 to $500,000 with applications due March 16, 2027.

Best for
Rural hospitals and rural health clinics forming or running integrated networks, FQHCs, community health centers, and rural emergency hospitals serving rural populations, Tribes and tribal organizations with rural health care experience, Early-stage rural health networks seeking planning and development funding
Not for
Urban-focused providers with no rural service record or capacity, Businesses outside health care with no rural health angle, Organizations seeking one-time capital without a network collaboration
Estimated fit by industry, best first
IndustryEstimated fit
Healthcare & BiotechMatches your industry (health, clinical)
80
Strong Match
Agriculture & FarmingMatches your industry (rural)
74
Good Match
Finance & BankingMatches your industry (economic)
72
Good Match
Retail & E-CommerceMatches your industry (economic)
72
Good Match
Education & TrainingMatches your industry (stem)
68
Good Match
Social Services & NonprofitDeadline is more than 60 days away
68
Good Match
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Estimated fit by industry, best first
IndustryEstimated fit
Energy & Clean TechMatches your industry (efficiency)
64
Good Match
Arts & CultureLimit: Nothing in this notice points to arts & culture
54
Possible Match
Construction & InfrastructureLimit: Nothing in this notice points to construction & infrastructure
54
Possible Match
Environment & ConservationLimit: Nothing in this notice points to environment & conservation
54
Possible Match
Food & BeverageLimit: Nothing in this notice points to food & beverage
54
Possible Match
Housing & Real EstateLimit: Nothing in this notice points to housing & real estate
54
Possible Match
ManufacturingLimit: Nothing in this notice points to manufacturing
54
Possible Match
Technology & SoftwareLimit: Nothing in this notice points to technology & software
54
Possible Match
Transportation & LogisticsLimit: Nothing in this notice points to transportation & logistics
54
Possible Match

These are our matcher’s estimates for a typical business in each industry. A real match depends on your size, your state and what you need the money for — check your own fit.

What this funds

Money can be used for
Planning, Operating support, Technical assistance, Capital projects
Who can apply
Small businesses, For-profit companies, Nonprofits, State and local governments, Tribal governments and organizations, Colleges and universities, Other applicants (see eligibility)
Award range
$300,000 – $500,000

Questions about this grant

When is the application deadline?
March 16, 2027. The notice was posted August 13, 2026.
How much funding can an applicant receive?
Awards range from $300,000 to $500,000. HRSA expects to make about 23 awards from a total program funding of $9,000,000.
Who can apply for this grant?
Domestic public or private, nonprofit or for-profit entities, including faith-based and community-based organizations, tribes and tribal organizations, FQHCs, community health centers, rural health clinics, hospitals, and rural emergency hospitals. The organization may be located in a rural or urban area but must have experience serving, or capacity to serve, rural populations.
Can a sole proprietor or single-member LLC apply?
The facts do not say. Small businesses are listed as eligible, but the notice does not specify whether sole proprietors or single-member LLCs qualify.
Can a nonprofit apply?
Yes. Both nonprofits with 501(c)(3) status and nonprofits without 501(c)(3) status are listed as eligible applicants, other than institutions of higher education.

Summary

HRSA program funding rural health care networks. Open to domestic public or private, nonprofit or for-profit entities including faith-based and community organizations, tribes, FQHCs, rural health clinics, hospitals, and rural emergency hospitals. Applicants must serve rural populations. Funds support network development, operational strengthening, and clinical service expansion.

About this grant

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. The Network Advancement Tract 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. The Network Development Tract supports nascent/early-stage integrated rural health care networks with funding to plan, develop, and carry out targeted operational or clinical service expansion activities. 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.

Who can apply

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.

Topics and uses of funds

Topics

  • Health
  • Rural
  • Community development

Set-asides

  • Rural

Program contact

Andrew ParkRHND@hrsa.gov301-443-6849

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