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HRSA forecasts Appalachian rural health technical assistance (HRSA-27-053)
Health Resources and Services AdministrationFunding availableAug 24, 2026
Check: Tribal healthcare facilities are listed as eligible organizations, but only if they are located in a rural county in the Appalachian region served by the Appalachian Regional Commission (ARC).
What it does
Tribal healthcare facilities in rural Appalachian counties can receive technical assistance (TA) under this forecasted Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) program to plan and carry out health care service improvements. The program aims to improve financial and operational performance and quality of care. Estimated posting is 2027-01-26 and the estimated application due date is 2027-03-27.
Why it matters for tribal funding
Tribes eligible. Tribes or Native organizations are among those who can apply or are covered, alongside others.
Who it covers: Tribal governments.
: 93.619
What to do next
- Confirm whether your facility sits in a rural county served by the Appalachian Regional Commission (ARC) before planning an application.
- Watch for the posted notice after the estimated 2027-01-26 post date and review the full eligibility terms.
- Target the estimated 2027-03-27 application due date in your planning calendar.
Sources
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- Grants.gov: forecasted opportunitiesforecastAug 24, 2026
Appalachian Region Healthcare Support Program
Quoted from the source: “Successful applications must target rural healthcare organizations located in the Appalachian region.”
Quoted from the source: “tribal healthcare facilities, and other healthcare organizations”
Quoted from the source: “Estimated application due date: 2027-03-27”
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