FORHP Announcement on Funding for Eligible Rural Hospitals

New funding for eligible hospitals

Read in your browser June 11, 2026 Rural Hospital Provider Assistance Program – Apply by July 27. The Rural Hospital Provider Assistance Program provides direct financial assistance to eligible rural hospitals facing structural payment disadvantages for the maintenance of health care providers with the goal of maintaining essential health care services and preventing avoidable closures.  Eligibility for this program is based on methodology outlined in a Federal Register Notice. Eligible rural hospitals must have no more than 50 acute care inpatient beds, an established Medicare wage index value below 0.90, and be located in a HRSA-designated rural area. A technical assistance webinar is available to learn more about the program and application process.   Visit the HHS webpages Tips for Preparing Grant Proposals and HRSA Grants Page for important information on pre-application requirements and guidance on submitting a well thought out application.   The Announcements from the Federal Office of Rural Health Policy are distributed weekly. Visit HRSA Email Subscriptions to sign up for Rural Health Updates or to update your newsletter preferences. STAY CONNECTED: Questions for HRSA? Contact us SUBSCRIBER SERVICES: Manage Preferences/Unsubscribe |  Help  This email was sent to myhcistech.healthnews360@blogger.com using GovDelivery Communications Cloud on behalf of: HRSA · 5600 Fishers Lane · Rockville, MD 20857