The Delta States Rural Development Network Program is designed to help create and improve health care networks in rural areas of the Mississippi Delta Region. The goal is to make health care more efficient, accessible, and of higher quality in these areas. The program offers substantial funding to support these efforts.
Who it's for: This grant is for organizations and entities that are interested in developing or enhancing health care networks in rural areas of the Mississippi Delta Region, which includes Alabama, Arkansas, Illinois, Kentucky, Louisiana, Mississippi, Missouri, and Tennessee.
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Likely Disqualifiers
- Applicants not located in the eight specified states
- Proposals not focused on rural health care improvements
- Incomplete applications
- Applications submitted after the deadline
- Entities not fitting the eligible applicant types
What You May Need
- Detailed project proposal
- Proof of eligibility
- Budget plan
- Partnership agreements (if applicable)
- Organizational background information
- Evidence of rural focus
- Registration with federal grant systems
- Documentation of past performance (if applicable)
Cautions
- Ensure your project aligns with the goals of improving rural health care
- Strict adherence to application guidelines is necessary
- Be prepared to demonstrate the impact on rural health care systems
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Eligibility
Eligible Applicant Types
Additional Criteria
Eligible applicants include city or township governments, other Native American tribal organizations, for-profit organizations, other unspecified entities, county governments, private institutions of higher education, state governments, federally recognized Indian tribal governments, unrestricted entities, nonprofits without 501(c)(3) status, special district governments, individuals, public and state institutions of higher education, independent school districts, and nonprofits with 501(c)(3) status.
Overview
This grant is for organizations and entities that are interested in developing or enhancing health care networks in rural areas of the Mississippi Delta Region, which includes Alabama, Arkansas, Illinois, Kentucky, Louisiana, Mississippi, Missouri, and Tennessee.
Likely Disqualifiers
- Applicants not located in the eight specified states
- Proposals not focused on rural health care improvements
- Incomplete applications
- Applications submitted after the deadline
- Entities not fitting the eligible applicant types
Use of Funds
Funds can be used for planning, developing, and implementing health care networks that aim to improve efficiency, access, and quality of health care services in rural areas of the Mississippi Delta Region.
Total Program Funding
$12,000,000
Expected Awards
12
Cost Sharing
Not Required
Important Dates
- Posted
- Jul 13, 2026
- Deadline
- Aug 12, 2026(29 days)
- Archive Date
- Apr 22, 2027
Application Checklist
- Verify eligibility based on your organization type and location
- Register with federal grant systems (e.g., SAM.gov)
- Prepare a comprehensive project proposal
- Develop a detailed budget plan
- Gather organizational and partnership documentation
- Submit application by August 12, 2026