Florida Federal RHTP Award (FY2026-FY2030)

Summary

Florida has been awarded $210 million through the CMS RHTP for FY2026-FY2030. The award aims to bolster rural health care in Florida by expanding workforce development, clinical training and rural rotations; providing start-up funding for rural and satellite clinics; and investing in mobile health units, telehealth, behavioral health telehubs, remote monitoring, and advanced telespecialty services. Over 1.2 million rural Floridians will benefit from improved access to essential health services. The Agency for Health Care Administration administers the award and is implementing a comprehensive transformation plan focused on workforce, innovation, and access.

Eligibility

Eligible applicant: State Government. Only the Florida Agency for Health Care Administration, acting as the designated state entity, was eligible to apply and receive this award.

Requirements Checklist

• The Florida application outlined required initiatives in workforce development, clinical training expansions, expansion of rural rotations, start-up funding for rural and satellite clinics, establishment of mobile health units, behavioral health telehubs and advanced telespecialty services, integration of data systems, and value-based payment reform. The application included needs assessment for rural communities, performance indicator reporting, and partnerships with local providers. Cooperative agreement compliance with CMS guidance and periodic progress reporting is required.

Submission Instructions

Formal application submission via CMS Grants.gov portal (Funding Opportunity Number: CMS-RHT-26-001; submitted November 3, 2025).

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