State Offices of Rural Health (SORH) Grant Program

The State Office of Rural Health (SORH) Grant Program provides funding to support programs and activities that improve health care access and health outcomes for people living in rural and underserved areas of Mississippi. The goal of the program is to strengthen rural health services and help communities address local health needs through practical, community-based solutions. The program has three objectives: * Collect and disseminate rural health information * Coordinate rural health activities and reduce redundancy * Provide technical assistance to public and non-profit entities Some examples of allowable activities under this program include: * Developing or enhancing rural health websites or online resource portals * Hosting webinars, conferences, or workshops * Collecting and analyzing rural health workforce or access-to-care data * Publishing rural health data briefs or policy summaries * Conducting or supporting rural health research initiatives * Strengthening relationships with critical access hospitals, rural health clinics, and federally qualified health centers * Supporting workforce recruitment and retention efforts * Addressing rural priorities such as broadband and telehealth expansion, maternal and obstetric services, and substance use disorders. Applicants must be non-federal entities, and the total amount of funding available under this program is not specified. The period of performance for this grant is from July 1, 2026, to June 30, 2027.