Alabama Rural Health Transformation Program (Mental Health Initiative)

Summary

the state’s receipt of CMS Rural Health Transformation funds. Projects funded through this opportunity must be completed by July 31, 2027. Eligible applicants include nonprofit CMHCs, rural health clinics, public school districts, public hospitals, and local government agencies located in rural-designated Alabama counties.

Eligibility

Eligible applicants include nonprofit community mental health centers (CMHCs), rural health clinics, public school districts, public hospitals, and local government agencies located in rural-designated counties in the State of Alabama. For-profit organizations, individuals, and entities outside of eligible rural counties are not eligible to apply.

Requirements Checklist

• Applicants must: 1) Submit a completed application package via the ARHTP portal by the deadline; 2) Provide a detailed work plan and budget; 3) Demonstrate capacity to initiate or expand mental health services for rural youth and underserved populations, prioritizing school-based tele-mental health or conversion of CMHCs to CCBHCs; 4) Include required attachments such as IRS nonprofit letter, organizational budget, project budget, list of key personnel, and evidence of current licensure/operating authority; 5) Adhere to federal and state financial regulations and reporting requirements.

Required attachments