RHTP: Shoring Up to Sustainability Initiative

Summary

The South Carolina Department of Health and Human Services (SCDHHS) is accepting applications for the FY2026 RHTP: Shoring Up to Sustainability Initiative. Funded with $40,000,000 from a federal cooperative agreement, the initiative supports rural-serving healthcare providers and organizations through three project tracks: facility infrastructure enhancements, masterclass workforce training, and healthcare workforce recruitment/retention incentives. The program aims to build the sustainability and resilience of South Carolina’s rural healthcare delivery system.

Eligibility

Eligible applicants must serve rural communities in South Carolina and be one of the following: rural-serving healthcare providers (hospitals, clinics, FQHCs, EMS providers, pharmacies), community-based organizations, local government entities, public health agencies, nonprofit organizations focused on rural health, educational institutions engaged in healthcare workforce development, professional associations and licensing boards supporting healthcare training/certification, or consortia/collaboratives with South Carolina-based partners to strengthen rural healthcare infrastructure and workforce capacity.

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