Rural Health Clinic Technical Assistance Program

The Rural Health Clinic Technical Assistance Program, offered through the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA), provides targeted funding to support technical assistance (TA) services for Rural Health Clinics (RHCs) across the United States and its territories. This federal funding opportunity is delivered through a cooperative agreement structure and is intended to enhance the capacity of RHCs by offering specialized knowledge, guidance, and tools to improve healthcare delivery in rural settings. The program is grounded in the HRSA’s broader mission to improve access to quality services for underserved and vulnerable populations, particularly in rural and frontier communities. The core objective of this program is to identify and address key policy, regulatory, clinical, and programmatic challenges faced by RHCs. By equipping RHCs with updated information and technical resources, the program seeks to empower them to navigate evolving healthcare requirements and optimize service delivery. It plays a critical role in informing RHCs and rural stakeholders about significant issues impacting rural health delivery, thereby strengthening operational readiness and quality of care. Eligible applicants must be domestic entities, and the scope of the program includes the 50 U.S. states, the District of Columbia, and U.S. territories such as Puerto Rico, Guam, and the Virgin Islands, among others. A broad range of organizational types may apply, including nonprofits (with or without 501(c)(3) status), small and large businesses, tribal governments and organizations, educational institutions, and local and state governments. This inclusive eligibility framework ensures the program reaches a wide array of institutions capable of delivering effective support to RHCs. The funding mechanism is a cooperative agreement, allowing HRSA to maintain substantial involvement in the execution of the program. The anticipated total funding amount is $110,000, with only one award expected. There are no matching or cost-sharing requirements. This funding is intended to support eligible recipients in implementing TA programs that disseminate best practices, develop training resources, and share strategic insights through direct engagement with rural health stakeholders. According to the forecast, the estimated application posting date is March 31, 2026, with a submission deadline of April 30, 2026. The application must be submitted electronically by 11:59 p.m. Eastern Time on the due date. The estimated award date is June 1, 2026, and the project start date is set for July 1, 2026. As this is a forecasted opportunity, applicants are advised to prepare for the upcoming deadline and monitor Grants.gov or HRSA channels for the official announcement. For more information, potential applicants may contact Lindsey Nienstedt at (301) 443-2843 or via email at [email protected]. No PDF URL is currently available, as this is a forecasted opportunity and the official NOFO has not yet been posted. Applicants should review the full NOFO once released for complete instructions and any required documentation.