While not accepting any new applications for this Notice of Funding Opportunity that closed on January 27, HRSA is notifying existing applicants that the expected start date has been changed from May 1 to August 1, 2025. We anticipate that successful applicants will be notified of grant funding in July 2025. We plan to fund awards in 12-month budget periods for a total four-year period of performance from August 1, 2025 to July 31, 2029. Please note that the program and awards depend on the appropriation of funds and are subject to change based on the availability and amount of appropriations. HRSA plans to make approximately 50 awards to support rural communities to expand the delivery of health care services. Approximately 40 awards are for the program’s regular track to support rural community identified healthcare needs, and approximately 10 awards under the program’s special track to address to heart disease, cancer, unintentional injury/substance use, chronic lower respiratory disease, stroke, and maternal health
