Rural Health Innovation Fund (New Mexico RHT Program)

Summary

The Rural Health Innovation Fund is part of New Mexico Health Care Authority's Rural Health Transformation Program (RHT), a federally funded initiative (2026–2030) aimed at expanding access to care, strengthening the rural health workforce, and supporting provider sustainability in New Mexico's rural, frontier, and tribal communities. As of the latest official source, the Innovation Fund opportunity is expected to be released on June 18, 2026. Funding will be distributed through competitive procurement for initiatives supporting local solutions for rural health system transformation.

Eligibility

Applicants must serve or represent rural, frontier, or tribal communities in New Mexico. Specific eligible applicant types and further eligibility details will be outlined upon official RFP release.

Requirements Checklist

• Requirements will be provided in the official RFP upon its release and are expected to support projects or initiatives that advance access to care, rural workforce capacity, and health system sustainability consistent with RHT Program aims.

Submission Instructions

Application portal link and submission instructions will be posted on the NM HCA RHT webpage at https://www.hca.nm.gov/rht