HRSA-26-037_FAQs.pdf

RCORP-Impact FAQ sheet – 6/18/26

HRSA-26-037: Rural Communities Opioid Response Program – Impact Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

General Application FAQs:

Q. Where can I find the Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO)?

- Direct link to NOFO (Select “Package” → “Preview” → “Download Instructions”)

- To apply: Go to opportunity HRSA-26-037 on Grants.gov and select apply!

Q: Where can I find the Technical Assistance (TA) webinar and slides?

- The TA Webinar and slides are posted here.

Q: I am trying to apply but am running into some challenges. Where can I go for help?

- HRSA provides guidance about the application process at https://www.hrsa.gov/grants/apply-for-a-grant.

- For grants.gov questions (e.g., difficulties submitting an application, account issues;

etc.), please contact the grants.gov support center: 1-800-518-4726 or support@grants.gov.

Q: We noticed that several required application forms and attachments, including the Budget Information Form (SF-424A), Budget Narrative, and Project Narrative, do not appear in the Grants.gov application package. Could you please advise where these documents should be uploaded or attached within the application?

- Please refer to the application checklist on pages 32–33 of the NOFO to verify that all required forms and supporting attachments have been included in your application package.

- We are aware that there was an issue with the Grants.gov Workspace application package that affected the availability of certain forms. This issue has since been resolved, and the application package has been updated to include the correct forms.

- If you do not see all required forms listed in the Application Checklist of the NOFO, take the following steps to update your workspace:

1. Log into Grants.gov as the Workspace Owner or an Applicant with either the Expanded AOR role or the 'Submit Applications for Organization Workspaces' privilege.

2. In the menu on the left, click on the MANAGE WORKSPACES link.

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3. On the MANAGE WORKSPACES search page, click on the SEARCH button. You can also enter search criteria on this page, if necessary.

4. Locate the Workspace you want to update and click on the MANAGE link under the ACTIONS column.

5. On the FORMS tab, click on the GET UPDATED GRANTOR PACKAGE button.

Once you've clicked on this button, you should receive a confirmation and the forms in your Workspace will be updated. Reach out to the Grants.gov Help Desk for any further assistance.

- Grants.gov provides 24/7 support for application issues. You can call 800-518-4726, search the Grants.gov Knowledge Base, or email Grants.gov for support.

Q: What is the Federal Assistance Listing number for RCORP-Impact?

- The correct Assistance Listing number for RCORP-Impact is 93.690. It is listed incorrectly in the NOFO PDF.

Q: Is there a limit on the number of applications an institution may submit?

- Applicant organizations are limited to one application. If multiple applications from the same organization are submitted, we will only accept the last on-time submission.

Eligibility, funding amount, network, and staffing FAQs:

Q: Who is eligible to apply?

- All domestic public or private, non-profit, and for-profit, entities are eligible to apply.

For the types of eligible organizations, please see the Eligibility section of the NOFO.

Q: What is the funding amount per year?

- The funding amount is up to $750,000 per year.

Q: Who should we count as a network partner?

- Entities identified as a network partner will need to be able to meet all listed requirements and expectations on pages 21-23 of the NOFO (including full involvement, attending regular meetings, completing assessment and implementing activities, sharing aggregate data for HRSA reporting, managing potential service disruptions and sustaining key project elements after the grant ends). At least 50% of your network https://gditshared.servicenowservices.com/hhs_grants?pt=Grants mailto:support@grants.gov partners must have a physical location (either headquarters or a satellite site) in your target rural service area.

There is a list of potential partner types listed on page 22 of the NOFO; however, you are not restricted to these examples. In addition to network partners, you may also form relationships with other entities, such as those serving as general advisors or consultants or filling a specific function for your project.

Q: Can an applicant include letters of support from more than three network partners?

- Per the NOFO, the requirement is for applicants to provide letters of support from three proposed network partners. You may include any other relevant and optional documents using Attachments 9-15, up to the page limit.

Q: Is it allowable for an individual to participate in multiple RCORP Impact grant applications?

- HRSA does not restrict participation across multiple applications. You may serve on more than one RCORP Impact application (e.g., as a co-Project Director on one and a consultant on another), if needed. However, individuals cannot charge more than 1.0 full-time equivalent (FTE) across all federal awards.

Q: Are Co-Project Directors allowed, or must there be a single Project Director?

- Yes, co-Project Directors are allowable. However, the individual indicated in Box8f of the SF-424 Application Form will be the designated primary point of contact.

Q. What are the required staffing positions?

- The required staffing positions are Project Director, Data Coordinator, Learning Collaborative Contact and Network Coordinator. See page 19 of the NOFO for more information.

Proposed services FAQs:

Q: Which service types can be supported through RCORP-Impact?

- Your RCORP-Impact project must support all three service types – prevention, treatment, and recovery. You may choose the balance of service types based on local needs. We expect treatment, recovery, or both to be the focus of your project. You may not provide prevention services in a county that does not also have RCORP-Impact treatment or recovery services. Please look at page 17 of the NOFO for more guidance.

Q: Is each proposed physical service site required to provide services?

- You may choose which locations offer which service(s), based on local needs. However, you must support at least one physical service site that offers a treatment or recovery service in each fully or partially rural county in your target rural service area. Across the entire target rural service area, you must support all three service types – prevention, treatment, and recovery – as part of your RCORP-Impact award. Please look at page 17 of the NOFO for the service coverage guidance.

Q: Is the applicant organization expected to directly provide treatment or recovery services, or can this be done through network members?

- It is an expectation of the grant to support at least one physical service site that offers treatment or recovery services in each of the proposed rural target service areas.

Services may be provided by the applicant organization or a grant-related partner.

Q: Is there a planning period prior to implementation?

- RCORP-Impact services should be active as soon as possible, ideally within the first year of the program or sooner. However, you may continue to launch sites during the period of performance. We recommend thoroughly explaining your approach to the work plan and timing in your application.

Q: Are mobile units considered as a physical service site location?

- Mobile units may be a qualifying physical service site location. However, please note that the intent of this program is to develop long-term, sustainable local access to substance use disorder services in rural areas.

Q: Would a recovery housing site be considered as a physical service site?

- Yes, a recovery housing location would qualify as a physical service site for recovery services.

Q: Are there specific unallowable activities?

- Review the sections titled “Funding policies and limitations” (page 25) and "Required alignment with Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) mission and strategic priorities” (page 61-65) carefully.

- HRSA follows guidelines provided in the SAMHSA Dear Colleague Letter dated April 24, 2026 related to “harm reduction” supplies and services. No funding can be used to purchase or distribute drug paraphernalia or supplies that promote or facilitate drug use that are not listed as acceptable in that document. (Note that the NOFO incorrectly lists “drug testing strips” as an allowable prevention activity.)

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