West Virginia Department of Health · Posted May 11, 2026
Application Due
May 13, 2026
Q&A Deadline
May 5, 2026
The program aims to recruit and retain rural health workforce by combining wages and structured training. Performance-based funding is tied to employment and retention outcomes. Applicants must commit to programmatic reporting and rural service obligations. The opportunity is part of a statewide effort to increase rural healthcare supply.
Eligible applicants are entities capable of recruiting and cofunding paid healthcare apprenticeships for entry-level roles in rural West Virginia (e.g., hospitals, clinics, training organizations, and workforce intermediaries).
Required attachments
Submit through WV OASIS Vendor Self Service (VSS): https://prd311.wvoasis.gov/PRDVSS1X1ERP/Advantage4 (solicitation GFO-0506-2600000000220-2).
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Application Prep
Application #: GFO-0506-2600000000220-2
Reference: RHT-AFA-04-28-2026-MSC1
Program: RHTP (Apprenticeships Initiative)
Match: Not specified; cost-share inferred from requirement to co-fund wages as per budget guidance, see RHTP DLIB Budget Instructions.pdf
Performance: Up to 5 years rural service commitment for apprentices (see FINAL MSCF AFA)
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Budget Range
Contact
Solicitation Contact
Mike Sheets
mike.sheets@wv.gov
Phone
681-542-4971