This program funds rural communities to develop or expand behavioral health systems of care through formalized networks that enhance operational and clinical service capacity regionally. Funded activities focus on coordinated implementation of evidence-based substance use disorder prevention, treatment, recovery, and related services in HRSA-designated rural areas.
Eligible applicants include state, county, city, and tribal governments, public and private institutions, nonprofits, for-profit organizations, and small businesses located in HRSA-designated rural areas in the U.S. and territories.