Federal Register #2026-19104

Supplemental Funding Awarded for Rural Health Technical Assistance and Policy Programs

This award announcement from the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA), under the Department of Health and Human Services, provides supplemental funding to two organizations supporting rural health initiatives. - Government Buyer: - Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) - Federal Office of Rural Health Policy - Award Recipients: - Rural Health Resource Center (Duluth, MN) - $486,745 awarded - Tasked with providing technical assistance to rural health care organizations in the Delta region - National Rural Health Association (Leawood, KS) - $660,000 awarded - Supports national rural health policy, community, and collaboration programs - Services Requested: - Technical assistance for sustainability, quality improvement, and operational challenges in rural hospitals and clinics - Stakeholder engagement, education, and collaboration on rural health issues and best practices - Unique Requirements: - Focus on improving health care delivery and sustainability in rural communities - No specific products or OEMs involved; funding is for programmatic and consultative services - Period of Performance: - Rural Health Resource Center: September 1, 2026 – August 31, 2027 - National Rural Health Association: August 1, 2026 – July 31, 2027 (within a broader agreement through July 31, 2029) - Estimated Contract Value: - Total supplemental funding: $1,146,745 - No product line items; all funding is for services

Description

HRSA will provide additional award funds to the National Rural Health Policy, Community, and Collaboration Program recipient, the National Rural Health Association. The purpose is to identify, engage, educate, and collaborate with rural stakeholders on national rural health issues and promising practices to improve health care in rural areas nationwide. This is a one-time supplement to support activities that build on past and ongoing projects to educate rural stakeholders and facilitate collaboration to improve the exchange of information and promising practices that support rural health.

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