West Virginia Department of Health · Posted May 11, 2026
Application Due
May 13, 2026
Q&A Deadline
May 5, 2026
The RHTP is seeking applications for the Career Ladder Advancement Initiative. This program will provide up to $900,000 in funding to an eligible entity to support up to 150 rural healthcare workers in West Virginia. The goal is to expand and advance healthcare career pathways, prioritizing counties with high Health Professional Shortage Area (HPSA) scores.
Eligible applicants are described as entities that can support rural healthcare workforce advancement. Refer to the full AFA for specifics. Priority is given to those serving counties designated with high HPSA scores.
Required attachments
Submit through WV OASIS Vendor Self Service (VSS): https://prd311.wvoasis.gov/PRDVSS1X1ERP/Advantage4 (solicitation GFO-0506-2600000000219-2).
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Application Prep
Application #: RHT-AFA-04-28-2026-MSC
Reference: GFO-0506-2600000000219-2
Program: RHTP (Career Ladder Advancement Initiative)
Match: May be required; applicants must follow DLIB instructions (see RHTP DLIB Budget Instructions.pdf)
Performance: 2026-04-28 to 2027-07-31
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Review Criteria:
Portal: https://www.wvoasis.gov/
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Contact
Solicitation Contact
Mike Sheets
mike.sheets@wv.gov
Phone
681-542-4971