March 5, 2026 What's New CDC: Common Cancers in Metropolitan and Non-metropolitan Counties. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) released a new United States Cancer Statistics report examining cancer incidence and death rates in the U.S. from 2018–2022. Deaths for each of the common cancer types were higher in non-metropolitan (rural) counties than in metropolitan counties. The report includes a data visualization tool that allows you to filter the data by age and sex as well as rurality. HRSA Seeking Nursing Survey Responses. Since 1977, HRSA has conducted the National Sample Survey of Registered Nurses (NSSRN), the longest-running and primary source of data on the U.S. nursing workforce. In mid-March 2026, selected nurses will receive a notice from our colleagues at the U.S. Census Bureau inviting them to take the survey, and HRSA's Bureau of Health Workforce needs your help: - If you receive a notice from the U.S. Census Bureau, follow the instructions to complete the survey.
- If you work with nurses who receive the survey, please encourage them to complete it.
Learn more from the Census Bureau's Frequently Asked Questions about the NSSRN. Funding and Opportunities NIH Native Collective Research Effort to Enhance Wellness (N CREW) Phase II – July 31. N CREW was established by the National Institutes of Health (NIH) to address opioid use and pain in Native communities as part of The Helping to End Addiction Long-term® Initiative. Two Research Opportunity Announcements invite applications from Tribes and Native Serving Organizations (T/NSOs) – including those without prior NIH funding: 1) Advancing Native Research Projects seeks projects lasting up to five years to plan and conduct research projects; 2) Native Research Resource Partners seeks T/NSOs and Ally Organizations to serve as Native Research Resource Partner sites that provide support to the N CREW Program. AHRQ Small Health Services Research Grant Program – ongoing until July 2029. The Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality (AHRQ) supports different types of health services research projects that advance health services quality in several AHRQ priority areas for research. Rural Health Research Research in this section is located on the HRSA/FORHP-supported Rural Health Research Gateway. Sign up to receive alerts when new publications become available. Methamphetamine Use, Mental Health Comorbidities, and Treatment in Rural and Urban Areas. Among the key findings in this policy brief examining regional differences: - Rates of lifetime use were significantly higher in rural counties compared to urban counties.
- Lifetime methamphetamine use was notably high in the rural west and was highest in rural counties in the Pacific Census Division.
- There is evidence to suggest that people in rural areas partake in riskier use behaviors, such as injecting methamphetamine with a needle and co-using with alcohol.
Policy Updates Send questions to ruralpolicy@hrsa.gov. No updates this week. Resource of the Week CDC: Using Rural-Urban Variables. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) provides this resource with practical tips for incorporating rural-urban variables into public health studies. Approaching Deadlines HRSA Seeks Feedback on Maternity Care Health Professional Target Areas – Comment by March 5 Department of Labor (DOL) Veterans Employment and Training Services – March 6 HRSA Nurse Corps Loan Repayment Program – March 12 Institute of Museum and Library Sciences – Laura Bush 21st Century Librarian Program – March 13 AmeriCorps Seniors RSVP Competition – March 26 CMS Requests Feedback on Hospital Supply Chain Policy – Comment by March 30 AmeriCorps State and National Grants – March 31 HRSA NHSC Loan Repayment – Three Programs – March 31 Now Available: Medicare Survey on Hospital Outpatient Drug Costs – Submit by March 31 USDA Rural Development: Economic Development Loan & Grants Programs – March 31 USDA Rural Development: Intermediary Relending Program – March 31 U.S. Environmental Protection Agency Wildfire Smoke Preparedness in Community Buildings – April 15 Forecasted Opportunities HRSA Rural Communities Opioid Response Program (RCORP) - Planning – Estimated Post Date March 13 HRSA Rural Residency Planning and Development (RRPD) Program – Estimated Post Date March 16 HRSA Rural Communities Opioid Response Program (RCORP) – Impact – Estimated Post Date March 18 HRSA Delta Rural Integrated Health Network Program – Estimated Post Date April 1 Ongoing Opportunities - Updated March 2026 Bold indicates HRSA- and/or FORHP-funded opportunities. Administration for Children & Families: Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program AHRQ Small Health Services Research Grant Program – ongoing until July 17, 2029 Cybersecurity & Infrastructure Security Agency – Rural Emergency Medical Communications Demonstration Project Delta Region Community Health Systems Development Program General Services Administration: Federal Surplus Property Available for Public Use HRSA Needs Rural Reviewers for Grant Applications HRSA National Health Service Corps Medications for Opioid Use Disorder Training HRSA Look-Alike Initial Designation for the Health Center Program Indian Health Service/Department of Defense: Medical Supplies and Equipment for Tribes (Project TRANSAM) Licensure Portability: The Multi-Discipline Licensure Resource Project National Rural Health Resource Center: Rural Hospital Stabilization Program ProviderBridge: Mobilizing Health Care Workforce via Telehealth Rural Graduate Medical Education Planning and Development Small Business Administration Rural Businesses Small Business Administration Guaranteed Loans for Small Business Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration/Federal Emergency Management Agency/: Post-Disaster Crisis Counseling Assistance and Training Program Targeted Technical Assistance for Rural Hospitals Program USDA: National School Lunch Afterschool Snack Program USDA: Summer Food Service Program USDA/National Rural Health Association: Rural Hospital Technical Assistance USDA Rural Development: America's Healthy Food Financing Initiative USDA Rural Development: Circuit Rider Program – Technical Assistance for Rural Water Systems USDA Rural Development: Community Facilities Programs USDA Rural Development: Emergency Community Water Assistance Grants USDA Rural Development: Grants for Rural and Native Alaskan Villages USDA Rural Development: Intermediary Relending Program – Ongoing with deadlines every quarter USDA Rural Development: Multifamily Housing Loan Guarantees USDA Rural Development: Rural Business Investment Program USDA Rural Development: Rural Energy Savings Program USDA Rural Development: SEARCH – Special Evaluation Assistance for Rural Communities and Households (for Water/Waste Projects) USDA Rural Development: Telecommunications Infrastructure Loans and Loan Guarantees U.S. Department of Transportation: Rural Opportunities to Use Transportation for Economic Success (R.O.U.T.E.S) U.S. Environmental Protection Agency: Drinking Water State Revolving Fund U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs: Physical Therapy Telehealth Research Study for Older Veterans – Ongoing until October 2026 UVM Center on Rural Addiction Contingency Management Certificate Course | 
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