The Rural Communities Opioid Response Program (RCORP)-Impact is a grant designed to help rural communities improve access to treatment and recovery services for substance use disorders, including opioid use disorder. The goal is to reduce health issues and deaths related to these disorders and support long-term recovery. The program encourages new or expanded services, better coordination among health and social services, a stronger workforce, and community networks to sustain these efforts.
Who it's for: This grant is for a wide range of organizations and entities that can impact rural communities. Eligible applicants include federally recognized tribal governments, private and public institutions of higher education, nonprofits (both with and without 501(c)(3) status), independent school districts, city or township governments, individuals, other Native American tribal organizations, special district governments, for-profit organizations, county governments, and state governments.
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Likely Disqualifiers
- Non-rural entities
- Ineligible organization types not listed
- Applications not focused on substance use disorder services
- Lack of coordination with local health and social services
- Insufficient evidence-based approach
What You May Need
- Proof of eligibility (e.g., 501(c)(3) status for nonprofits)
- Detailed project proposal
- Budget plan
- Evidence of rural community impact
- Partnership agreements with local services
- Documentation of evidence-based practices
- Organizational financial statements
- Letters of support from community stakeholders
- Staff resumes or CVs
- Project timeline
Cautions
- Ensure your project targets rural areas specifically.
- Focus on evidence-based practices.
- Coordination with local services is crucial.
- Be prepared to demonstrate measurable improvements.
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Eligibility
Eligible Applicant Types
Additional Criteria
Eligible applicants include: Federally recognized Indian tribal governments, private institutions of higher education, nonprofits with 501(c)(3) status, public and state institutions of higher education, independent school districts, city or township governments, individuals, nonprofits without 501(c)(3) status, other Native American tribal organizations, special district governments, for-profit organizations, county governments, and state governments. These entities must focus on rural communities and substance use disorder services.
Overview
This grant is for a wide range of organizations and entities that can impact rural communities. Eligible applicants include federally recognized tribal governments, private and public institutions of higher education, nonprofits (both with and without 501(c)(3) status), independent school districts, city or township governments, individuals, other Native American tribal organizations, special district governments, for-profit organizations, county governments, and state governments.
Likely Disqualifiers
- Non-rural entities
- Ineligible organization types not listed
- Applications not focused on substance use disorder services
- Lack of coordination with local health and social services
- Insufficient evidence-based approach
Use of Funds
The funds can be used to develop or expand evidence-based prevention, treatment, and recovery services for substance use disorders in rural areas. This includes improving coordination among health and social services, building a responsive workforce, and creating community networks to support long-term recovery.
Total Program Funding
$60,000,000
Expected Awards
80
Cost Sharing
Not Required
Important Dates
- Posted
- Jun 5, 2026
- Deadline
- Jul 8, 2026(25 days)
- Archive Date
- Aug 8, 2026
Application Checklist
- Verify eligibility based on organization type and rural focus
- Develop a comprehensive project proposal
- Create a detailed budget and funding plan
- Gather evidence of community impact and need
- Secure partnership agreements with local services
- Prepare documentation of evidence-based practices
- Collect organizational financial statements
- Obtain letters of support from community stakeholders
- Compile staff resumes or CVs
- Draft a project timeline