The Rural Communities Opioid Response Program (RCORP)-Planning grant is designed to help rural communities create a strong foundation for addressing substance use disorders, especially opioid misuse. This grant supports planning activities to build partnerships and systems for sustainable prevention, treatment, and recovery services. It's a stepping stone for communities to develop comprehensive care systems without the burden of more complex grant requirements.
Who it's for: This grant is for organizations in rural communities that need help planning and building systems to tackle substance use disorders, particularly opioid misuse. Eligible applicants include state and local governments, small businesses, nonprofits, tribal governments, school districts, and higher education institutions.
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Likely Disqualifiers
- Proposing direct service delivery instead of planning activities
- Not located in a rural community
- Incomplete application
- Not meeting eligibility criteria
- Requesting funds outside the specified award range
What You May Need
- Proof of rural community status
- Partnership agreements or letters of support
- Detailed project plan for planning activities
- Organizational financial documents
- Evidence of community need for SUD services
- Registration with federal grant systems
- Nonprofit status documentation (if applicable)
Cautions
- Funds are strictly for planning, not direct services
- Must demonstrate a clear plan for future service implementation
- Ensure all required documents are submitted
- Verify rural status of the community
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Eligibility
Eligible Applicant Types
Additional Criteria
Eligible applicants include state governments, small businesses, federally recognized Indian tribal governments, independent school districts, nonprofits with or without 501(c)(3) status, special district governments, other Native American tribal organizations, public and state institutions of higher education, county governments, city or township governments, private institutions of higher education, and for-profit organizations. Essentially, a wide range of entities involved in rural community development and health services can apply.
Overview
This grant is for organizations in rural communities that need help planning and building systems to tackle substance use disorders, particularly opioid misuse. Eligible applicants include state and local governments, small businesses, nonprofits, tribal governments, school districts, and higher education institutions.
Likely Disqualifiers
- Proposing direct service delivery instead of planning activities
- Not located in a rural community
- Incomplete application
- Not meeting eligibility criteria
- Requesting funds outside the specified award range
Use of Funds
Funds can be used for planning activities only, such as developing partnerships, creating service delivery plans, and building capacity for future substance use disorder services. They cannot be used for direct service delivery.
Total Program Funding
$4,000,000
Expected Awards
40
Cost Sharing
Not Required
Important Dates
- Posted
- Jun 5, 2026
- Deadline
- Jul 8, 2026(25 days)
- Archive Date
- Sep 30, 2026
- Last Updated
- Jun 5, 2026
- Est. Award Date (AI estimate)
- Fall 2026
Application Checklist
- Verify rural community status
- Gather organizational and financial documents
- Develop a comprehensive project plan
- Obtain letters of support from partners
- Register with federal grant systems
- Submit proof of nonprofit status (if applicable)
- Ensure all documents are complete and accurate