Alabama Department of Economic and Community Affairs (ADECA) · Posted June 3, 2026
Application Due
June 26, 2026
Q&A Deadline
June 17, 2026
The Rural Workforce Initiative prioritizes Graduate Medical Education (GME) expansion, EMS workforce training, education, and recruitment incentives tied to rural service. ADECA administers ARHTP, Alabama’s statewide framework under the CMS Rural Health Transformation (RHT) Program authorized by Public Law 119-21. Key points: projects must strengthen rural workforce capacity, support provider sustainability, and address rural access. Application and event schedule are detailed in the NOFO.
Eligible applicants include licensed Alabama non-profit or public hospitals, rural and critical access hospitals, health systems operating in rural areas, emergency medical service (EMS) agencies, accredited educational institutions (community colleges, universities, technical schools) with allied health or medical programs, and rural healthcare providers with active service delivery within Alabama's rural counties as defined in Appendix B of the NOFO.
Required attachments
Online via www.alabamarhtp.com application portal. All application materials must be submitted through the designated portal before the deadline.
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Application Prep
Application #: Not specified
Reference: ARHTP RWI 2026
Program: Alabama Rural Health Transformation Program Rural Workforce Initiative
Match: Not required
Performance: 09/01/2026 – 08/31/2027
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Portal: https://alabamarhtp.com/apply
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Contact
info@alabamarhtp.com
Technical assistance
(334) 353-4466