Indiana Department of Health
Application Due
May 25, 2026
This RFA funds the implementation and operation of Rural Healthcare Academies, 8-week summer programs in all eight RHTP regions in Indiana. The goal is to expand healthcare career exploration for rural high school students and strengthen the future rural healthcare workforce. Eligible organizations are invited to submit proposals to deliver these academies in partnership with rural healthcare and educational stakeholders. This RFA seeks proposals to implement and operate Rural Healthcare Academies in all eight Indiana RHTP regions. The goal is to expand access to healthcare, behavioral, and oral health career exploration for rural high school students, strengthening early interest and supporting the development of a rural health workforce pipeline. Selected applicants will deliver structured summer learning programs beginning in 2027, with continued annual academies through 2031, in partnership with local schools and healthcare employers. Supports the launch and annual operation of Rural Healthcare Academies in all eight RHTP regions, providing healthcare career exposure and pipeline development for rural Indiana high school students from Summer 2027–2031.
Applicants must be able to partner with K–12 school corporations, rural healthcare, behavioral and oral health providers, and community organizations to recruit students and deliver experiential learning opportunities. Eligible applicants include organizations able to partner with K-12 school corporations, rural healthcare, behavioral and oral health providers, and community organizations to recruit students and deliver experiential learning across the eight RHTP regions.
Required attachments
Email to shcummings@health.in.gov Email: shcummings@health.in.gov Email narrative proposal to Shelbi Cummings at shcummings@health.in.gov
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Application Prep
Reference: RHTP-I9-Rural-Healthcare-Academies-Request-for-Applications
Program: Rural Healthcare Academies
Performance: Summer 2027 through 2031
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Contact
Shelbi Cummings, shcummings@health.in.gov