Rural Healthcare Services Programs

The various programs included in this assistance listing are: Rural Health Network Development supports integrated health care networks that address health care needs of targeted rural community. Rural Health Network Development Planning assists in the development of an integrated rural health care network, specifically for entities without a history of formal collaborative efforts. Rural Health Care Coordination supports rural health consortiums/networks by improving access, delivery, and quality of care. Rural Maternity and Obstetrics Management Strategies improve access to maternal and obstetrics care in rural communities through a network approach. Rural Health Care Services Outreach supports rural communities by expanding and enhancing health care delivery through a strong consortium. Small Health Care Provider Quality Improvement supports rural primary care providers in planning and implementation of quality improvement. Rural Health Network Advancement supports integrated health care networks and improving the quality of basic health care services to strengthen rural health care systems. Rural Community Health Support aims to develop, deliver, and coordinate nationally available technical assistance (TA) that supports community organizations and rural health stakeholders serving rural populations. Rural Health Care Coordination supports rural health care services outreach by improving and expanding delivery of health care services through comprehensive care coordination strategies in rural areas.

For applicant eligibility information related to the programs in this assistance listing, refer to the applicable Notice of Funding Opportunity on grants.gov.

Criteria are based on the need of the project, innovation, realistic and measurable goals and objectives, clearly defined roles of each network member, strength of applicant's management plan, community involvement, level of local commitment, costs, and program evaluation plan. Specific criteria will be included in the guidance for each program.