Federal Register #2026-06801

HHS Extends Rural Health Program Funding, Announces NIH Grant Reviews and TSA Information Collection

This summary covers recent actions by the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), including HRSA funding extensions for rural health programs, NIH grant review meetings, and a TSA information collection notice:

• Government Buyer

  • Department of Health and Human Services (HHS)
  • Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA)
  • National Institutes of Health (NIH)
  • Transportation Security Administration (TSA)

• Programs and Services

  • HRSA is extending funding for:
  • 21 Small Health Care Provider Quality Improvement Program awardees (one-year extension)
  • 12 Delta States Network Development Program awardees (one-year extension)
  • NIH is conducting multiple closed, virtual meetings to review and evaluate grant applications in areas such as aging, cancer genetics, clinical trials, and health outcomes
  • TSA is seeking public comment on the extension of its Canine Training Center Adoption Program information collection

• Products/Services Requested

  • No physical products or equipment are being procured
  • Services include grant funding extensions and administrative review meetings

• Unique or Notable Requirements

  • HRSA funding is targeted at rural health care quality improvement and network development, with a focus on the Mississippi Delta Region
  • NIH meetings are closed to the public due to confidentiality and may involve sensitive information
  • TSA's notice is for information collection, not procurement

• OEMs and Vendors

  • No OEMs or commercial vendors are mentioned; all actions relate to federal program funding or administrative processes

• Locations

  • Key federal facilities: National Institutes of Health (Rockledge II and National Eye Institute, Bethesda, MD), Transportation Security Administration (Springfield, VA)
  • Rural program performance in cities such as Eutaw, AL; Carbondale, IL; Charleston, MO

Description

The National Institutes of Health's Center for Scientific Review announces closed meetings scheduled for May 5-6, 2026. These meetings will review and evaluate grant applications related to various scientific topics including aging, neurological, mental and behavioral health, clinical trials, cancer genetics, and more. The meetings will be held virtually and are closed to the public due to the confidential nature of the discussions involving trade secrets and personal information.

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