RHTP Competitive Funding Opportunity: Rural Hospital Clinical Equipment (Solicitation 210-312)

Summary

the Rural Health Transformation Program (RHTP) Competitive Funding Opportunity for Clinical Equipment. The total funding available is $40 million with approximately 20 awards anticipated. Funds support the purchase and installation of advanced clinical equipment to improve care outcomes and reduce patient outmigration. Applications are due June 30, 2026 at 5:00 PM CT via the Qualtrics portal.

Eligibility

Eligible applicants are rural hospitals located within North Dakota that meet the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) rural hospital definition. State agencies, private clinics, and urban hospitals are not eligible.

Requirements Checklist

• Applicants must submit a completed application via the Qualtrics portal, an itemized budget using the official template, a detailed project narrative describing intended use of funds, an action plan, and meet reporting requirements as outlined. Grant funds may only be used for advanced clinical equipment purchases and installation. Unallowable costs include non-clinical equipment, staffing, and general facility improvements.

Required attachments

• Completed application form
• Itemized budget using official template
• Project narrative