Minnesota Department of Health – Office of Rural Health and Primary Care · Posted March 18, 2026
Application Due
May 26, 2026
Q&A Deadline
April 20, 2026
This opportunity supports Federally Qualified Health Centers (FQHCs) in rural areas via formula-based, non-competitive grants. The program aims to improve population health and access, address workforce shortages, invest in partnerships and technology, and stabilize rural providers. Sub-awards to FQHCs are formula-based, with up to $1.9 million per entity in year 1 and continued amendments in future years pending federal awards.
Eligible applicants are rural Federally Qualified Health Centers (FQHCs) located in Minnesota. There are five eligible entities identified under this program.
Required attachments
Online via the ORHPC Online Grants Portal: https://www.health.state.mn.us/facilities/ruralhealth/ruraltrans/grants.html
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Application Prep
Application #: N/A
Reference: NOGO (Notice of Grant Opportunity)
Program: Minnesota Rural Health Transformation Program (RHTP)
Match: Not required (100% federally funded by CMS/HHS)
Performance: Initial award period aligns with FFY2026; extensions/amendments possible pending annual federal awards
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Portal: https://www.health.state.mn.us/facilities/ruralhealth/ruraltrans/grants.html
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Contact
Minnesota Department of Health – Office of Rural Health and Primary Care
PO Box 64975, St. Paul, MN 55164-0975
651-201-3838
grants.ruraltransformation.mdh@state.mn.us