# Rural Health Network Development Program (HRSA-27-051)

**Plain-English Eligibility Score:** 83/100

| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Opportunity number | HRSA-27-051 |
| Title | Rural Health Network Development Program |
| Agency | Health Resources and Services Administration |
| Status | forecasted |
| Posted / open date | 2026-08-13 |
| Close date | Estimated 2027-03-16 |
| Award ceiling | $500,000 |
| Award floor | $300,000 |
| Estimated total funding | $9,000,000 |
| Funding category | Health |
| Eligible applicants | Independent school districts; Native American tribal organizations (other than Federally recognized tribal governments); County governments; City or township governments; Public and State controlled institutions of higher education; Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized); Nonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education; Small businesses; Others (see text field entitled "Additional Information on Eligibility" for clarification); Public housing authorities/Indian housing authorities; State governments; For profit organizations other than small businesses; Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education; Special district governments; Private institutions of higher education |
| Eligibility notes | Eligible applicants include domestic public or private, non-profit or for-profit entities including:Domestic faith-based and community-based organizationsTribes and tribal organizationsFederally Qualified Health Centers (FQHCs)Community Health CentersRural Health Clinics (RHCs)Hospitals,Rural Emergency Hospitals (REH) The applicant organization may be located in a rural or urban area, but must hav |
| CFDA / Assistance listing | 93.912 |
| Summary | The Rural Health Network Development program supports integrated health care networks that address health care needs of targeted rural communities. Applicants may choose between two funding tracts. The Network Advancement Tract supports networks comprised of independent rural hospitals and clinics in integrated network collaboration. It bridges support to offset small scale structural barriers that make it difficult for rural providers to compete in an increasingly consolidated health care system landscape and is designed to help bring economic efficiencies to small independent rural entities by expanding and enhancing their ability to strengthen operations, preserve existing services, and b |
| Agency contact | RHND@hrsa.gov |

## Why this score
- Small businesses are listed as eligible applicants.
- Nonprofits are listed as eligible applicants.
- Forecasted: you can prepare before the notice is posted.
- Award ceiling of $500,000 suits small organizations.

Source: Grants.gov (U.S. Department of Health and Human Services) (https://www.grants.gov/search-results-detail/363580). Last refreshed: 2026-11-03T18:08:06.385Z.
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