West Virginia Department of Health · Posted April 28, 2026
Application Due
May 11, 2026
Q&A Deadline
May 5, 2026
The program aims to increase rural health workforce supply for high-need roles such as technicians and EMTs, with performance-based funding tied to employment and retention outcomes. Apprenticeship recipients must commit to five years of rural service.
Eligible applicants include entities capable of recruiting, training, and retaining rural healthcare workforce through apprenticeship models in West Virginia. See full Guidance and AFA document for specific eligibility requirements.
Required attachments
Online submission through the WVOASIS Vendor Self-Serve Portal.
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Application Prep
Reference: GFO-0506-2600000000220-1
Program: RHTP – Mountain State Care Force
Match: Required (see DLIB instructions for match requirements)
Performance: FY2026-2027 (see Guidance and Notice)
Key Dates:
Review Criteria:
Portal: https://prd311.wvoasis.gov/PRDVSS1X1ERP/Advantage4#solicitation=GFO-0506-2600000000220-1
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Contact
William M Sheets
(681) 542-4971
mike.sheets@wv.gov