Delta States Rural Development Network Program

The Delta States Rural Development Network Program is a federal initiative administered by the Health Resources and Services Administration under the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services aimed at strengthening rural health care in eight states: Alabama, Arkansas, Illinois, Kentucky, Louisiana, Mississippi, Missouri, and Tennessee. The program supports the creation and expansion of integrated health care networks designed to enhance efficiency, broaden access to basic health services, improve care coordination, and ultimately elevate health outcomes in underserved rural communities. By fostering collaboration among providers, the initiative seeks to build a more resilient and sustainable rural health care infrastructure capable of meeting the unique needs of these populations. The opportunity was posted on June 24, 2026, as a forecast and is not yet open for applications. There is no specified solicitation number, NAICS code, or set-aside designation, and the place of performance is not defined to a specific location. Diana Alatorre at HRSA is the designated point of contact for inquiries, reachable via email at dalatorre@hrsa.gov or by phone at 301-287-2618. Interested parties should monitor the official grants.gov link for updates and future application instructions when the formal solicitation becomes available.