# HRSA Awards Rural Addiction Treatment Funding

The Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) awarded nearly **$89.3 million** on September 25, 2026, through the Rural Communities Opioid Response Program (RCORP) to expand substance use disorder prevention, treatment, and recovery services across rural areas in 45 states and one territory. This funding supports multiple program components including impact expansion, overdose response, technical assistance, and planning efforts aimed at strengthening rural behavioral health infrastructure and workforce capacity.

- **Why this matters:** Procurement professionals should note the significant federal investment targeting rural behavioral health services, creating opportunities for contractors specializing in substance use disorder treatment, recovery programs, and related technical assistance.
- Agencies and organizations involved in rural health can leverage this funding to enhance service delivery and workforce development, potentially requiring new contracts or amendments.
- Businesses offering healthcare services, program management, and technical support should evaluate participation in upcoming solicitations linked to RCORP initiatives.
- The broad geographic scope across 45 states indicates a wide market for vendors with capabilities in rural healthcare and addiction services.

**Jurisdictions:** federal
**Industries:** Healthcare
**Topics:** Grants & Funding
**Published:** September 26, 2026

### Government Entities
- Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA)
- U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS)
- Federal Office of Rural Health Policy

### Key Quotes
> While overdose deaths have declined nationally, rural communities continue to face significant challenges accessing substance use disorder treatment and recovery services.
> — Tom Engels, HRSA Administrator

### Sources
- [HRSA Awards Nearly $90 Million to Expand Addiction Treatment and Recovery Services in Rural Communities | HRSA](https://www.hrsa.gov/about/news/press-releases/expand-addiction-treatment-and-recovery-rural-communities) - HRSA