Grants to States for Operation of State Offices of Rural Health

Objective

The purpose of the State Offices of Rural Health (SORH) grant program is to assist states in strengthening rural health care delivery systems by maintaining a focal point for rural health within each state. The program provides funding for an institutional framework that links small rural communities with state and federal resources to help develop long-term solutions to rural health problems. The State Offices of Rural Health Coordination and Development Program (SORHCDP) is a cooperative agreement that builds the capacity of the 50 State Offices of Rural Health and rural stakeholders nationwide to better coordinate and improve rural health services.

Who Can Apply

• U.S. State Government (including the District of Columbia)
• Federally Recognized Indian/Native American/Alaska Native Tribal Government
• Nonprofit Organization

All fifty states may apply. Each state may only submit one application. Only current SORH awardees, as designated by the Governor, may apply. SORHCDP: applicant is an organization that is national in scope with experience providing coordination and development to enhance the rural health infrastructure in each of the 50 states; federally recognized tribal Government and Native American Organizations eligible to apply.

Who Benefits

• U.S. State Government (including the District of Columbia)
• Federally Recognized Indian/Native American/Alaska Native Tribal Government
• Nonprofit Organization

Underserved populations in rural areas; facilities and services in rural areas.

Assistance Types

• Grant

Program Contact

sndiangui@hrsa.gov
(301) 443-0876