West Virginia Department of Health, Division of Health · Posted April 28, 2026
Application Due
May 13, 2026
Q&A Deadline
May 5, 2026
This funding opportunity under the West Virginia RHTP aims to expand rural graduate medical education and workforce development statewide. Up to $5 million is available for a one-year period ending July 31, 2027. Priorities include co-funding faculty positions at local colleges, expanding rural residency and fellowship slots, with an emphasis on high-need regions and Health Professional Shortage Areas. Strict reporting and administrative requirements apply.
Eligible applicants include entities capable of supporting rural graduate medical education and training programs such as academic institutions, local colleges, technical programs, and other qualified organizations, with priority for those serving Health Professional Shortage Areas.
Required attachments
Submit through WV OASIS Vendor Self Service (VSS): https://prd311.wvoasis.gov/PRDVSS1X1ERP/Advantage4 (solicitation GFO-0506-2600000000223-2).
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Application Prep
Application #: RHT-AFA-04-28-2026-MSC3
Reference: GFO-0506-2600000000223-2
Program: RHTP (Mountain State Care Force)
Match: As specified in RHTP budget instructions (see https://prd311.wvoasis.gov/PRDVSS1X1ERP/Advantage4#solicitation=GFO-0506-2600000000223-1&attachment=RHTP%20DLIB%20Budget%20Instructions.pdf)
Performance: Award date through July 31, 2027
Key Dates: Date of Release: 2026-04-28 - Question Deadline: 2026-05-05 (Close of Business) - Application Deadline: 2026-05-13 11:59 PM ET - Period of Performance End: 2027-07-31
Review Criteria: Compliance with RHTP requirements, impact in Health Professional Shortage Areas, ability to expand rural training infrastructure and workforce pipeline capacity, adherence to budget and performance reporting standards.
Budget Range
Contact
William M Sheets
mike.sheets@wv.gov
William M Sheets
681-542-4971
Technical assistance
Include AFA-RHT-AFA-04-28-2026-MSC3 in the subject
Technical assistance
Send all inquiries in writing to mike.sheets@wv.gov