Rural Health Transformation Program — Tracker & Intelligence

TX - 2024 - Program Site Readiness Checklist

This checklist guides TTF program applicants in assessing physical, administrative, and personnel readiness for providing TTF-funded services. It outlines standards for site accessibility, safety, record keeping, and staff administration that must be met before receiving an award. Completion is required for every site applying for program funds.

ND - 2027 - Childcare for the Rural Health Workforce Competitive Funding Opportunity Application Guidance

VT - 2026 - ADDENDUM 1 RHTP Subrecipient Grant to Healthcare Providers to Transform, Innovate, and Regionalize Care Subrecipient activities #4 and #19 RHT –…

This addendum updates the timeline for Vermont's Rural Health Transformation Program subrecipient grant competition, establishing two application rounds for rural healthcare provider transformation funding. The grant periods range from 10 to 11 months, starting in September or October 2026 and ending July 30, 2027. Extensions beyond Year 1 are possible with AHS and CMS approval. Event schedule: - Application Posted (Round 1) - June 19, 2026 - Deadline for Questions (Round 1) - June 26, 2026 - Application Deadline (Round 1) - July 17, 2026 - Commencement of Grant Agreement (Round 1) - September 1, 2026 - Application Deadline (Round 2) - August 17, 2026 - Commencement of Grant Agreement (Round 2) - October 1, 2026

MI - 2026 - MDHHS seeks applications for the RHTP Improving Care Delivery and Access through Transportation

Event schedule: - , 2026 - July 17 - LANSING, Mich. – The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) has issued a grant funding opportunity (GFO) for the Rural Health Transformation (RHT) Program that will support the Car...

SD - 2026 - South Dakota RHTP Grants, RFPs, and Administrative Timeline Updated 07/15/2026

This data document summarizes South Dakota's multi-RFP RHTP funding slate for FY2026, including chronic disease, digital health, workforce, maternal health, management, and system transformation initiatives. Each program area has closed or upcoming RFPs, with substantial awards directed at hospitals, technology, community health, and payment reform. The state is actively issuing awards, closing applications, and planning for future cycles.

MT - 2024 - Montana RHTP Workforce and Funding FAQ Responses

Montana's RHTP initiative prioritizes building the rural health workforce, supporting a broad set of health occupations. Funding will expand or create workforce education and apprenticeship programs but is not for existing students or loans.

TN - 2024 - Amendment 1 for Request for Application (RFA) #34320-20127 Healthcare Resiliency Program: Make Rural Tennessee Healthy Again Procurement Opportunity

OK - 2026 - Amendment to Notice of Funding Opportunity: RHT; Emergency Medical Service and Community Paramedicine Vehicles Funding Opportunity

This amendment officially extends the application deadline for the Oklahoma Rural Health Transformation Emergency Medical Service and Community Paramedicine Vehicles Funding Opportunity to July 27, 2026 at 11:59 PM CST. All other terms and conditions of the NOFO remain unchanged. Key contacts: OklahomaRHTP@health.ok.gov Event schedule: - Application Due Date (amended) - 07/27/2026 - 11:59 PM CST

KS - 2026 - Press Alt+1 for screen-reader mode, Alt+0 to cancel Accessibility Screen-Reader Guide, Feedback, and Issue Reporting | New window Kansas Hospital Association About Projects News Contributions Contact

Key projects include a centralized credentialing verification pilot to streamline provider onboarding and reduce administrative burden, revenue improvement programs to optimize rural hospital finances, and multiple workforce initiatives to support rural medical student rotations, nurse residency, behavioral health apprenticeships, and health science training for K-12 students. The plan emphasizes sustainability, scalable models, and local workforce pipelines for improved patient outcomes and retention. Key contacts: Shannan Flach sflach@kha-net.org; Jaron Caffrey jcaffrey@kha-net.org; Terry Siek tsiek@kha-net.org; Jennifer Findley jfindley@kha-net.org Event schedule: - CCV Pilot Project RFP Due Date - 08/04/2021 - Kansas All Payers Scorecard Program RFP Due Date - 07/31/2021 - CFO Mentoring and Financial Leadership Support Program RFP Due Date - 07/29/2021 - Revenue Support Program RFP Due Date - 07/30/2021

NE - 2025 - Keep Care Local

Nebraska's Keep Care Local program under RHTP includes multi-pronged initiatives to strengthen rural healthcare access, workforce, and infrastructure. Major components include leveraging technology to support chronic disease management, improving maternal and neonatal outcomes through perinatal regionalization, modernizing long-term care facilities, incentivizing memory and complex care, and building post-acute behavioral health capacity. The program emphasizes timely, coordinated care closer to home and supports connections with trusted local providers.

WV - 2026 - Governor Morrisey Announces More Than $11M Investment to Expand Virtual Care and Deploy Mobile Health Clinics to Underserved Communities July 17, 2026

West Virginia's RHTP features major investments in virtual care, mobile health clinics, workforce training, prevention-focused health programs, and modernization of patient scheduling to improve rural access to care. The Department of Health leads the program, launching funding opportunities exceeding $65 million for rural health transformation and forming advisory panels to guide implementation. The state has partnered with CMS for site visits and is actively engaging stakeholders through listservs and expert input. Event schedule: - Governor announces launch of first RHTP funding - April 28, 2026 - ET - Charleston, WV - RHTP Informational Listserv Launch - March 16, 2026 - ET - CMS and West Virginia RHTP Site Visit - May 26, 2026 - ET - Charleston, WV

NC - 2026 - Rural Organizations Orchestrating Transformation for Sustainability (ROOTS) Hub Leads

The NC ROOTS Hubs are regional leadership organizations selected to coordinate and implement RHTP activities across six regions. They focus on partnership-building, strengthening care networks, digital health, and workforce development. Each hub is locally governed and tailors strategies for its region.

IN - 2026 - Solicitation Award Recommendations (cac9f5)

Indiana Department of Administration announced upcoming solicitation award recommendations including two RHTP-related RFPs: one for program evaluation and another for telehealth landscape assessment. These solicitations demonstrate program development priorities focused on quality improvement and health technology for rural populations. No sub-award recipient or award amount is provided. Event schedule: - RHTP Program Evaluator RFP Award Date - 06/26/2026 - RHTP Teleconsult and Telehealth Landscape Assessment RFP Award Date - 06/03/2026

WY - 2026 - What is RHT?

The program supports 12 projects under four major initiatives: improving access to emergency medical care, enhancing rural workforce supply, advancing health technology transformation, and promoting state-wide health through 'Make Wyoming Healthy Again.' All Requests for Applications are funded by RHTP, with awards expected to be fully obligated by October 30, 2026 and expended by September 30, 2027. Major funding initiatives include specific RFAs for critical access hospitals, EMS regionalization, physician education, technology adoption, integrated care, and care coordination. Event schedule: - Application Close - 08/02/2026 - 11:59 PM MT - Online portal - Award Obligation Deadline - October 30, 2026 - Expenditure Deadline - September 30, 2027

ID - 2026 - Rural Cybersecurity Modernization Assessment

This RFP offers $2,000,000 in cooperative agreements to support cybersecurity modernization assessments in rural Idaho healthcare settings. The funds will be awarded to eligible vendors through state contract mechanisms. The effort aims to address pressing cyber threats while improving health technology readiness. Event schedule: - Funding Opportunities Issued - 07/17/2026

NM - 2026 - New Mexico Landing Page (updated: July 18, 2026)

The program is authorized under federal law H.R. 1, Public Law 119-21, and provides a total of $95,209,385 to New Mexico for Fiscal Year 2026. It runs from 2026 to 2030 with annual funding tied to performance and features competitive procurements and community-based awards. Key initiatives include expanding access to specialty, maternal, behavioral health, and chronic disease care, and supporting rural health workforce recruitment, data integration, prevention, and innovation in rural and tribal areas. Event schedule: - ASO RFP Submission Due - 06/05/2026 - 5:00 PM MST - CRHSI RFP Submission Due - 06/12/2026 - 5:00 PM MST - Healthy Horizons RFA Submission Due - 07/06/2026 - 5:00 PM MST - RHIF Preproposal Conference - 07/06/2026 - MST - Rural Health Innovation Fund Submission Due - 07/27/2026 - 5:00 PM MST

RI - 2026 - Supporting Rhode Island’s RHTP

Rhode Island is launching a Rural Stakeholder Advisory Council (RSAC) to guide its Rural Health Transformation Program. The Council brings together representatives from agencies, hospitals, community organizations, and rural residents to provide ongoing input and monitor program progress. This marks a shift from planning to implementation with a focus on transparency and community alignment. Key contacts: Kilah Walters-Clinton Kilah.WaltersClinton@ohhs.ri.gov Event schedule: - The federal government is making changes to Medicaid programs across the country. Effective , 2026, new federal laws will stop Medicaid for some people who are not U.S. citizens. Starting in 2027, some adults on Medic...

GA - 2026 - Education and Webinars

Event schedule: - On , the Department of Community Health (DCH) held the GREAT Health Public Awareness Webinar. See the presentation and the recording. - June 11 - All live and upcoming grant opportunities for Year 1 funding will be ma... - Webinar: First Round of GREAT Health Applications Accepted Beginning - May 15 - All live and upcoming grant opportunities for Year 1 funding will be made available at greathealth.georgia.gov. - The Georgia Department of Community Health held its first LOI hospital webinar on Friday, . The webinar provided further details on the funding available and prioritized for LOI hospitals within RHTP, as well as a sta... - On , GHA hosted an educational program to help hospitals better understand and evaluate participation in the AHEAD (Achieving Healthcare Efficiency through Accountable Design) Model as part of the state’s GREAT Health... - On , DCH held a webinar to provide an overview on the AHEAD (Achieving Healthcare Efficiency through Accountable Design) Model, a new value-based care initiative for rural areas coordinated with the state's Rural Heal...

AL - 2026 - ADECA / Alabama RHTP Alabama RHTP (alruralhealth)

ADECA was named as Alabama’s lead agency, developing the ARHTP plan with input from multiple state agencies and submitting it to CMS for approval. The five-year cooperative agreement leverages a yearly funding review and has secured $203 million for its inaugural year. The program launches five funding categories and in-person workshops to support rural health initiatives across Alabama, with potential annual plan revisions. Event schedule: - NOFO Submission Deadline - 08/07/2026 - 5:00 PM CT - Application portal - ARHTP Application Workshops Round 2 - July 21, 2026 - In-person, venue TBD - ARHTP Application Workshops Round 2 - July 22, 2026 - In-person, venue TBD

OH - 2025 - Governor DeWine Announces Ohio's RHTP Award

Ohio will expand access to care in rural communities, strengthen the rural health workforce, modernize facilities and technology, and support innovative models for high-quality care. Key initiatives include expanding school-based health centers, the OhioSEE vision care program, and evidence-based home visiting to more rural areas. The state will launch a workforce pipeline and health innovation hubs to improve access and integration of health services. Event schedule: - Program Award Announcement - 12/29/2025 - Columbus, Ohio

MO - 2026 - rural health

Missouri's RHTP is marked by the launch of the Transformation of Rural Community Health (ToRCH) Care model and selection of 27 Hub Anchor organizations, each serving an official county grouping. The program advances local collaboration, regional implementation, home visiting services, alternative payment model development, and digital/data infrastructure among rural providers. Program milestones include annual funding for nurse-based home visiting, competitive hub selection, multiple roadshows, and robust stakeholder engagement via webinars and surveys. Key contacts: DSS.RHTP@dss.mo.gov Event schedule: - Hub Anchor Organizations Announced - 07/17/2026 - Digital Backbone Roadshows - 07/13-14/2026 - Osage Beach, Union - RHTP ToRCH Care Roadshows - May-June 2026 - Multiple rural Missouri sites - Alternative Payment Models (APM) Survey closed - 6/26/2026 - Hub Anchor Application Webinar - April 17, 2026 - Webinar - ToRCH Care Hub Onboarding & Operations Procedures Manual Published - 06/30/2026

OR - 2026 - Harney District Hospital Secures 2 4 Million Catalyst Grant to Modernize Rural Healthcare Tech

Reference: Harney District Hospital Secures 2 4 Million Catalyst Grant to Modernize Rural Healthcare Tech Link: https://elkhornmediagroup.com/harney-district-hospital-secures-2-4-million-catalyst-grant-to-modernize-rural-healthcare-tech/

RC - 2026 - What States ARE Prioritizing With Their First Year of Rural Health Transformation Funding

Reference: What States ARE Prioritizing With Their First Year of Rural Health Transformation Funding Link: https://www.healthcare-brew.com/stories/what-states-are-prioritizing-with-their-first-year-of-rural-health-transformation-funding

MA - 2025 - RHTP Application Summary

Massachusetts proposes a five-year, $1B rural health transformation project to address widespread gaps in access, workforce, technology, and facility capacity in its rural areas. The plan targets persistent inequities affecting 700,000 rural residents with goals to build healthcare access, improve population health, advance technology, and stabilize rural hospitals and EMS. The application addresses targeted initiatives for facility upgrades, workforce development, data-driven policy, community engagement, and health outcome measurement. Key contacts: Massachusetts Executive Office of Health and Human Services (EOHHS); Massachusetts Department of Public Health (DPH); State Office of Rural Health Event schedule: - Community Advisory Council and RHTP Governance Team meetings (bi-annual) - TBD - TBD America/New_York - Massachusetts - Public information sessions and feedback forums (at least twice a year) - TBD - TBD America/New_York - Massachusetts

ME - 2026 - Maine’s RHTP September 18, 2025

Event schedule: - Maine’s Rural Health Transformation Program , 2025 - September 18 - Agenda ❖ CMS background info ❖ Maine-specific info MEMBER-CENTERED DATA-DRIVEN INTEGRITY COLLABORATIVE TRANSPARENT INCLUSION 2

MD - 2026 - Maryland RHTP Rural Health Vendor Directory (RHTP-Vendor-Directory-update-5)

This vendor directory provides rural Maryland stakeholders with contact details and expertise summaries for consultants, technology, product, and service vendors relevant to RHTP implementation. It covers domains including governance, HIT, mobile health, workforce development, and quality improvement. The directory serves as a networking and informational resource, not a list of recommended or endorsed vendors. Key contacts: Jonathan Dayton jdayton@mdruralhealth.org; Ainsley MacLean MD, FACR ainsley@ainsleyhealth.com; Laurin Kelly laurin@battleplansc.com; Vanessa Da Costa vanessa@chilomboconsulting.com

PA - 2026 - CEHRT System to be Implemented

This document provides compliance guidance for rural entities on upgrading to CEHRT-certified electronic health record systems in accordance with RHTP requirements. It details critical EHR functional gaps, federal standards, and regulatory criteria, clarifying how entities must address deficiencies to qualify for RHTP funding.

DE - 2026 - Delaware's RHTP

This guide provides an overview of Delaware's Rural Health Transformation Program, including funding opportunities, applications, and initiatives for improving rural healthcare. It also connects users to workforce, quality, and access-focused grants and programs, including both active and inactive opportunities. No sub-recipient or direct federal award amounts are listed in this summary. Key contacts: Delaware Division of Public Health dphinfo@delaware.gov; Delaware Health Care Commission dhcc@delaware.gov; Blue Cross Blue Shield Delaware Event schedule: - Application Deadline: , 2026 - May 5 - Sponsor: AstraZeneca Foundation - Application Deadline: , 2025 - Sep 30 - Sponsors: Blue Cross Blue Shield Delaware, Delaware Community Foundation - Application Deadline: , 2025 - Aug 31 - Sponsor: Delaware Health Care Commission

MS - 2026 - Contract Award Analysis Reports

This document lists contract awards and amendments executed by Mississippi Division of Medicaid, including consulting support for the Rural Health Transformation Program. No award amounts, implementation milestones, or recipient details are specified directly for RHTP. The list is for informational and reference purposes only. Event schedule: - Medicaid Member Workshops will be held around the state from -September 16. Click here for the schedule and to learn more. - August 18 - Powered by

CO - 2030 - Home For Our Stakeholders Committees, Boards, and Collaboration Colorado RHTP

Colorado will receive $200,105,604.17 in the first budget year under RHTP, part of a nationwide $50 billion initiative. Administered by CMS and the Colorado Department of Health Care Policy and Financing (HCPF), the program supports grants to improve access, outcomes, workforce capacity, care models, and technology-enabled services for rural and frontier residents statewide. Colorado Rural Health Center provides technical assistance for applicants. Key contacts: Colorado Rural Health Center CRHC_RHTP@coruralhealth.org; hcpf_RHTP@state.co.us Event schedule: - RHTP Advisory Committee Meeting - July 27, 2026 - 10:00 AM - Join here - RHTP Office Hours - July 21, 2026 - 12:00 PM - Join here - RHTP Office Hours - July 23, 2026 - 1:00 PM - Join here - RHTP Office Hours - July 27, 2026 - 12:00 PM - Join here - RHTP RFA Application Deadline - August 3, 2026 - 11:59 PM

AR - 2026 - Arkansas RHTP Application

The landing page is for the Arkansas Rural Health Transformation Program Application, indicating the program's active outreach and administrative support. Details about the specific program components and eligibility are not given in the visible content.

WA - 2026 - Washington RHTP Provider Technology Fund (2026HCA12) Request for Applications

CT - 2026 - Article 1333e126 C418 4bae B19a 91f70ca147b2

Reference: Article 1333e126 C418 4bae B19a 91f70ca147b2 Link: https://www.thechronicle.com/news/air-line-state-park-trail-receives-7-million/article_1333e126-c418-4bae-b19a-91f70ca147b2.html

AZ - 2026 - State of Arizona Visit OpenBooks Ombudsman Citizens Aide Register to Vote Save with AZRx

Arizona RHTP will release the Opioid Antagonist Distribution Initiative grant on July 10, 2026, followed soon by Medical Diagnostic Equipment and Technology and Telehealth Digital Transformation grant solicitations. The program is administered by AHCCCS and informed by CMS guidance, focusing on improving health services in rural communities. Applicants will find project and budget narratives and instructions for applying provided on the AZ RHTP webpage. Event schedule: - Opioid Antagonist Distribution Initiative RFGA Release - 07/10/2026 - AHCCCS Solicitations, Contracts & Purchasing webpage and AZ RHTP webpage

IA - 2027 - Request For Proposal # Compadm26006

Key contacts: Stacey Hewitt reconsiderationrequest@hhs.iowa.gov Event schedule: - Enactment of enabling legislation (House File 972) - 2025-07-01 - America/Chicago - Iowa - Begin providing statewide Hub-and-Spoke services to Spoke sites - 2027-07-31 - America/Chicago - Iowa - Option 1 teleconsultation services start deadline - 2027-07-31 - America/Chicago - Quarterly report due Q1 - 2027-01-15 - America/Chicago - Quarterly report due Q2 - 2027-04-15 - America/Chicago - Quarterly report due Q3 - 2027-07-15 - America/Chicago - Quarterly report due Q4 - 2027-10-15 - America/Chicago - Annual report due Year 1 - 2028-07-15 - America/Chicago

CA - 2026 - CalRHT Expand and Support Rural Workforce Capacity RFA Federal Fiscal Year 2026-27

KY - 2026 - Request for Application: RHT Funding Opportunity to Develop Community Health Worker Specialized Certificates

Kentucky is launching a Rural Health Transformation Plan funded via CMS, focusing on rural health workforce and population health outcomes. This RFA solicits Kentucky-based training organizations to develop new specialized Community Health Worker certificates in Healthy Lifestyle Management, Perinatal and Infant Health, Mental and Behavioral Health, and Dental/Oral Health. The maximum award is $200,000 per certificate, with milestone-based payments and robust outcome reporting requirements. Key contacts: Ashley N. Gibson ashleyn.gibson@ky.gov Event schedule: - RFA Released - 07/15/2026 - RFA Information Session - 07/16/2026 - ET - RFA Office Hours - 07/21/2026 - ET - FAQ Answers Released - 07/24/2026 - Deadline for Receipt of Applications - 08/05/2026 - 5:00 PM ET - via email - Anticipated Notification of Award - 08/26/2026 - Anticipated Funding Period Begins - 10/07/2026 - Deadline for Certificates Approval - 06/30/2027

SC - 2025 - SCDHHS Receives Grant to Invest in Maternal Health Care (scdhhs-receives-grant-invest-maternal-health-care)

UT - 2025 - Utah RHTP Update and Year 1 Funding Allocations

Utah RHTP is implementing a $195.7M Year 1 federal award. Multiple state agencies have received direct allocations for rural health, EMS, telehealth, and infrastructure. 81% of funds are obligated, competitive grants are launching, and annual reporting to CMS is scheduled. Key contacts: Krisann Humphreys; Christine Espinel; Jackie Patel; Michelle Geller Event schedule: - CMS site visit - July 16, 2026 - MT - Utah - CMS site visit - July 17, 2026 - MT - Utah - First annual progress report & Year 2 application due to CMS - August 30, 2026 - MT - Funds obligation deadline - October 30, 2026 - MT

NH - 2026 - RFP 2026-001 Evaluation Services for RHT Grant (requests-proposals)

The Governor's Office of New Opportunities & Rural Transformational Health issued its first RFP for evaluation services for the Rural Health Transformation Grant. This solicitation seeks to procure evaluation expertise to support state-level assessment of the program. The initiative aligns with CMS RHT program goals in New Hampshire. Key contacts: info@go-north.nh.gov Event schedule: - RFP Release Date - 04/14/2026

MN - 2025 - Award Information

The Minnesota Department of Health administers the RHTP, with a total award amount of $193,090,618 beginning December 2025 and ending October 2030. The program aims to facilitate transformation in rural health care delivery, with multiple administrative supplements scheduled throughout 2026. Details about specific initiatives, hospital participation, or transformation models are not provided. Event schedule: - Period Start - 12/29/2025 - Administrative Supplement (01) - 2/25/2026 - Administrative Supplement (02) - 3/5/2026 - Administrative Supplement (03) - 4/21/2026 - Period End - 10/30/2030

LA - 2026 - Louisiana Landing Page (updated: July 16, 2026)

RHTP emphasizes strategic investments in workforce development, value-based care, healthcare infrastructure, telehealth, interoperability, emergency medical services, and rural health innovation. The program aims to strengthen rural providers, improve health outcomes, reduce disparities, and create sustainable care models. Partnership among healthcare providers, community organizations, technology partners, educational institutions, and state agencies is central to its whole-of-government approach. Key contacts: RuralHealthTransformation@la.gov Event schedule: - RHTP Webinar - 08/06/2026 - 9:00 AM - Webinar - RHTP Webinar - 07/02/2026 - Webinar - Deadline to Submit Written Questions (Rural Collaborative Provider Models Program) - 07/06/2026 - Application Submission Deadline for Year 1 Funds (Rural Collaborative Provider Models Program) - 08/05/2026 - Deadline to Submit Written Questions (Rural Medicaid Alternative Payment Model Program) - 07/07/2026 - Application Submission Deadline for Year 1 Funds (Rural Medicaid Alternative Payment Model Program) - 08/07/2026 - Deadline to Submit Written Questions (Regional Care Conveners and Navigation Networks Program) - 07/09/2026 - Application Submission Deadline for Year 1 Funds (Regional Care Conveners and Navigation Networks Program) - 08/14/2026

NV - 2026 - Nevada's RHT Funding Opportunities

Nevada's Health Authority is announcing current and recent Requests for Application (RFAs) funded through the RHTP, targeting improvements in rural health access, infrastructure, and workforce. Multiple RFAs across priority areas such as technology, workforce, veterans health, corrections, tribal populations, rural health outcomes, and system innovation are listed. Direct sub-award and budget information are not included here; applicants are directed to refer to individual RFAs for requirements and instructions. Event schedule: - - Nevada Workforce Recruitment and Rural Access Program Provider Rural Medical Residency Program Request for Applications Announcement - CLOSED - June 26 - a. Attachment A Cover Page - - Nevada Workforce Recruitment and Rural Access Program Provider Recruitment and Retention Program Request for Applications Announcement - CLOSED - May 15 - a. Attachment A Cover Page - - Nevada Workforce Recruitment and Rural Access Program Provider Apprenticeship and Training Program Request for Applications Announcement - CLOSED - May 15 - a. Attachment A Cover Page