Rural Veterans Health Access Program
Health Resources and Services Administration · Department of Health and Human Services
At a glance
Rural Veterans Health Access Program is a closed federal grant opportunity from the Health Resources and Services Administration (Department of Health and Human Services). The application deadline was February 5, 2025. Total estimated funding is $600K across about 3 awards. Applicant types listed as eligible include others (see notice). Cost sharing is not required. It is funded under Assistance Listing 93.241 (State Rural Hospital Flexibility Program).
Summary assembled from the official notice's fields. The official notice governs.
Key facts
- Dec 3, 2024Posted
- Feb 5, 2025Application deadline
- Posted
- Dec 3, 2024
- Close date
- Feb 5, 2025
- Award floor
- Not specified
- Award ceiling
- Not specified
- Est. total funding
- $600,000
- Implied average award
- $200,000 calculated
- Expected awards
- 3
- Cost sharing
- Not required
- Funding instrument
- Grant
- Opportunity category
- Discretionary
Typical awards for this program (SAM.gov listing for ALN 93.241, not this notice): Medicare Rural Hospital Flexibility Program $299,780 to $1,048,885; Average, $682,089 Rural Veterans Health Access Program: $294,903 to $299,999; Average $297,901.
Implied average = estimated total funding ÷ expected number of awards, calculated by GrantsJunction. Actual awards vary.
Who can apply
- Others (see notice)
Additional information on eligibility (from the notice)
Only states that are current Medicare Rural Hospital Flexibility Program award recipients under HRSA-24-002 are eligible to apply. HRSA will accept only one application from each state.
A quick check against the listed applicant types — other requirements in the notice still apply.
Based on the published notice. Review the official notice for complete eligibility requirements.
What it funds
Official synopsis as published by the agency, formatted for readability.
The Rural Veterans Health Access Program (RVHAP) provides funding to states to work with providers and other key partners to support health care for veterans living in rural areas. This support includes expanding access to needed health care services and improving coordination of care. A key component of RVHAP is to facilitate coordination by the Secretary of Health and Human Services in consultation with the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA). The Federal Office of Rural Health Policy (FORHP) coordinates with the VA Office of Rural Health.
Full announcement & documents
The full announcement has the complete rules — page limits, required attachments, evaluation criteria and any letter-of-intent dates. Files download directly from Grants.gov.
Assistance Listing
What is an ALN?Reported obligations under ALN 93.241
Historical data · not a predictionAgency contact (as published)
Health Resources and Services Administration
jsanders@hrsa.gov
301-443-7432
Quick answers
Who is eligible to apply for “Rural Veterans Health Access Program”?
The official notice lists these applicant types as eligible: Others (see notice). Additional restrictions may apply; review the full notice.
How much funding is available through “Rural Veterans Health Access Program”?
Per the notice, total estimated program funding is $600,000 and the agency expects to make about 3 awards.
How do I apply for “Rural Veterans Health Access Program”?
Applications are submitted through the official source, not through GrantsJunction. Open the official notice on Grants.gov (opportunity HRSA-25-036), and review the full announcement and application package. Organizations applying through Grants.gov generally need an active SAM.gov registration and a Grants.gov account, which can take several weeks to set up.
Related open opportunities
Matched on shared Assistance Listings, agency, categories and eligible applicant types.
Rural Health Network Development Program
Health Resources and Services Administration- Award range
- $300K – $500K
- Est. close
- Mar 16, 2027 (est.)
- Who can apply
- State governments, County governments, City or township governments and 12 more
Rural Residency Planning and Development Program
Health Resources and Services Administration- Award range
- Up to $750K
- Est. close
- Mar 18, 2027 (est.)
- Who can apply
- State governments, County governments, City or township governments and 13 more
Rural Health Value Program
Health Resources and Services Administration- Award range
- Up to $650K
- Est. close
- Mar 20, 2027 (est.)
- Who can apply
- State governments, County governments, City or township governments and 13 more
Rural Health Network Development Planning Program
Health Resources and Services Administration- Award range
- Up to $100K
- Est. close
- Mar 23, 2027 (est.)
- Who can apply
- State governments, County governments, City or township governments and 9 more
Rural Communities Opioid Response Program - Evaluation
Health Resources and Services Administration- Award range
- $5M
- Est. close
- Mar 23, 2027 (est.)
- Who can apply
- State governments, County governments, City or township governments and 12 more
Appalachian Region Healthcare Support Program
Health Resources and Services Administration- Award range
- Up to $2.5M
- Est. close
- Mar 27, 2027 (est.)
- Who can apply
- State governments, County governments, City or township governments and 10 more