Alabama RHTP Rural Workforce Initiative

Summary

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.

Eligibility

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.

Requirements Checklist

• Applicants must propose projects that increase rural healthcare workforce capacity in Alabama. Focus areas include GME expansion, EMS workforce development, allied health education, or rural workforce recruitment and retention tied to rural service. Required attachments: (1) Project Narrative (max 15 pages), (2) Detailed Budget and Justification, (3) Letters of Support/Commitment, (4) Organizational Charts, (5) Proof of Non-Profit/Public Status, (6) Evidence of licensure/accreditation (as applicable), (7) Compliance and Assurances forms signed, and (8) Rural Service Commitment Documentation (if claiming rural workforce bonuses). All requirements as detailed in the NOFO.pdf.