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USDA Delta Health Care Services Grant Program for Health Projects in the Delta Region

The USDA's Rural Business-Cooperative Service is seeking applications for the Delta Health Care Services Grant Program to improve health outcomes in the Delta Region. - Government Buyer: - United States Department of Agriculture (USDA), Rural Business-Cooperative Service (RBCS) - Program Details: - Approximately $6 million in competitive grant funding available - Grants range from $50,000 to $1,000,000 - Performance period up to 24 months - At least 10% of funds must support projects in persistent poverty counties within the Delta Region - Eligibility and Requirements: - Applicants must be consortia of at least three entities (e.g., higher education institutions, health/research institutes, economic development organizations) - All consortium members must be located in the Delta Region and have at least one year of experience addressing health care needs - Projects must address unmet health needs and promote cooperation among health care professionals, educational institutions, and economic development organizations - Products/Services Requested: - Financial assistance for health care services, health education, job training, and development or expansion of public health-related facilities - Notable Requirements: - No specific OEMs or vendors are named, as this is a grant for services and projects, not product procurement - Emphasis on collaboration and impact in persistent poverty areas

Description

The Rural Business-Cooperative Service announces the availability of $6,000,000 in competitive grant funds for the FY 2026 Delta Health Care Services Grant (DHCS) Program. The program aims to provide financial assistance to address unmet health needs in the Delta Region through cooperation among health care professionals, institutions of higher education, research institutions, and economic development entities. Eligible applicants are consortia of three or more entities located in the Delta Region with at least one year of experience addressing health care needs. Grants range from $50,000 to $1,000,000 with an anticipated award date of August 31, 2026, and a performance period of up to 24 months.

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