DOH61365 SFY27 Rural Hospital Peer Group Funding Opportunity

Summary

the rural peer group (per OAC 5160-2-05, excluding those in non-statewide state directed payment programs per 42 CFR 438.6 or Am. Sub. HB 96). Funds support sustainability, clinical integration (especially network participation or health hub formation), IT upgrades, workforce initiatives, quality improvement, behavioral health, and infrastructure (excluding new construction). Applicants must: attend/review the 6/29/2026 pre-application session, submit a letter of interest, and a categorized budget sheet by deadlines listed below. See Attachment A for hospital eligibility.

Eligibility

Hospitals must: (1) Be classified in the rural peer group per Ohio Administrative Code 5160-2-05 and (2) Not participate in any approved or pending non-statewide state directed payment program as set forth in 42 CFR 438.6 or Am. Sub. HB 96 (136th Ohio General Assembly). For eligible entities, see Attachment A in the solicitation.

Requirements Checklist

• Pre-application information session participation or review (06/29/2026, Microsoft TEAMS) is mandatory. 2) Submit a Letter of Interest by 3:00 PM on 07/07/2026. 3) Submit a Categorized Budget Sheet by 3:00 PM on 08/19/2026 (processed as received, but not before acceptance date). 4) All applicant inquiries must be emailed to procurement@odh.ohio.gov during the inquiry period (06/15/2026–06/26/2026, 3:00 PM deadline).

Required attachments

• Letter of Interest