Federal Register #2026-19233

HRSA Awards Supplemental Funding for Rural Health Program Support and Technical Assistance

This award announcement from the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA), part of the Department of Health and Human Services, provides supplemental funding to support rural health initiatives. - Government Buyer: - Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) - Federal Office of Rural Health Policy - Award Recipients: - National Organization of State Offices of Rural Health, Inc. (Sterling Heights, MI) - Regents of the University of Minnesota - Telligen, Inc. - Services Requested: - Technical assistance, capacity-building, and coordination for State Offices of Rural Health - Evaluation and analysis for the Medicare Rural Hospital Flexibility Program - Quality improvement technical assistance for rural healthcare providers - Funding Details: - National Organization of State Offices of Rural Health, Inc.: $345,000 - Regents of the University of Minnesota: $420,000 - Telligen, Inc.: $260,000 - Unique Requirements: - Focus on expanding technical assistance, training, planning, and communications for rural health stakeholders - Support for evaluation, dissemination, and quality improvement in rural healthcare - No products or OEMs involved; all awards are for service-oriented activities - Period of Performance: - Each award covers a one-year project period - Project periods vary by recipient but all are annual supplemental cooperative agreements

Description

HRSA is awarding supplemental funding under the State Offices of Rural Health (SORH) Coordination and Development Program to one award recipient in fiscal year 2026. The funding supports expanded technical assistance, capacity-building, and coordination activities for SORH and rural stakeholders nationwide. The award aims to strengthen support for SORH capacity and coordination and advance activities that help rural stakeholders better access resources and share promising practices.

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