The RHNAP is a new program that supports existing Rural Health Networks to expand and evolve their work to meet the growing needs of their rural member hospitals and clinics.
Applicants must select one of the two funding tracks through the RHNAP:
- The Operational Track funds projects that improve the financial viability, efficiency, and infrastructure of rural networks through shared operational services and integration strategies.
- The Clinical Services Track funds projects that establish or strengthen clinical service lines, expand access to care, and improve clinical and financial sustainability. It is designed to enable networks to meet emerging needs through sustainable service expansion that can be sustained through future billing and reimbursement.
All services must be provided exclusively in HRSA-designated rural areas. While the lead applicant can be urban or rural, the network must be comprised of three or more organizations with at least two-thirds or 66% percent network organizations physically located in a HRSA-designated rural area. Eligible applicants must provide documentation attesting to a clear existing governance structure that meets the network composition requirements outlined in the RHNAP NOFO.
HRSA has $ 3 million for approximately six awards and recipients can receive up to $500,000 each year over a four-year project period. Watch a pre-recorded technical assistance webinar for more information.
Apply by July 24, 2026.