Federal Regional Commissions and Authorities (FRCAs): Health-Related Programs
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Description
Provides an overview of congressionally authorized federal regional commissions and authorities (FRCAs), state-federal partnerships that use federal funds for economic development grants and related activities. Discusses the relationship between health and economic development. Describes examples of FRCA health-related grant programs and activities, such as healthcare facility development and equipment, workforce development, business technical assistance, and substance use disorder (SUD) treatment. Summarizes recent legislation and policy proposals regarding FRCAs and health, as well as considerations for Congress.
Date
06/2026
Organization
Congressional Research Service
Tagged as
Appalachia
· Community and economic development
· Delta Region
· Funding
· Healthcare facilities
· Networking and collaboration
· Policy
· Substance use and misuse
· The South
· U.S.-Mexico Border Region