Minnesota Rural Health Transformation Program Grants – Rural Hospitals

Summary

The program, funded 100% by CMS/HHS, supports activities that improve access, quality, and the rural health workforce, and hospitals must address at least two of five designated strategic RHTP initiatives. Approximately 70% of the award is distributed to rural hospitals; other eligible providers include Tribal Nations, Federally Qualified Health Centers (FQHCs), Certified Community Behavioral Health Clinics (CCBHCs), and Community Mental Health Centers (CMHCs).

Eligibility

Eligible applicants are rural hospitals located in Minnesota. Additional eligible entities for RHTP grants include federally recognized Tribal Nations, Federally Qualified Health Centers (FQHCs), Certified Community Behavioral Health Clinics (CCBHCs), and Community Mental Health Centers (CMHCs). See program guidelines for detailed eligibility criteria.

Requirements Checklist

• Hospitals must propose activities addressing a minimum of two of the five strategic RHTP initiatives: chronic disease prevention/management, expansion of mobile care, workforce expansion, opioid use disorder treatment access, and technology/investments for value-based care. Detailed documentation and reporting are required per MDH guidelines.

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