More money for Appalachian healthcare—government as usual
Published Date: 9/11/2026
Notice
Summary
HRSA is providing additional funding under the Appalachian Region Healthcare Support Program to one award recipient in fiscal year (FY) 2026. This supplemental funding will support additional technical assistance (TA) to help rural healthcare organizations located in the rural counties served by the Appalachian Regional Commission to strengthen healthcare delivery in the region.
Analyzed Economic Effects
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$1M Supplemental TA for Appalachian Rural Clinics
HRSA awarded one supplemental cooperative agreement of $1,000,000 in FY 2026 to the Rural Health Redesign Center Organization, Inc. This one-time funding (project period September 30, 2026 to September 29, 2027) will pay for free, in-depth technical assistance to rural healthcare organizations in counties served by the Appalachian Regional Commission, including critical access hospitals, small rural hospitals, rural health clinics, and tribal healthcare facilities.
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