SmartCare Catalyst Provider Productivity Support Fund

Summary

This opportunity provides $29,500,000 in financial support for rural hospitals, clinics, and stand-alone provider offices in West Virginia under the RHTP (SmartCare Catalyst). The Provider Productivity Support Fund (PPSF) aims to modernize operations, invest in technology, restructure services, and develop shared service collaboratives to drive operational transformation, cost reduction, and health system sustainability. Program guidance details eligibility, application requirements—including a required line-item budget and narrative—match preferences, reporting, performance expectations, and post-award requirements. Contact: Mike Sheets (mike.sheets@wv.gov); Buyer: William M Sheets (681-542-4971).

Eligibility

Eligible applicants include rural hospitals, clinics, and stand-alone provider offices operating in West Virginia. Applicants must demonstrate the need for financial support to offset clinical and administrative expenses, with a focus on modernization, technology investment, restructuring, and collaborative service delivery.

Requirements Checklist

• Applicants must submit: (1) a completed application form; (2) a Detailed Line-Item Budget (DLIB) worksheet documenting grant-funded costs; and (3) a budget narrative explaining all line-item requests and calculations. All applicants must use the AFA Question and Answer form for inquiries within five business days of the application posting date. Match funding is preferred but not required. Applications must address performance measures and expected outcomes as described in guidance. Final submission is due via WV Oasis Vendor Self Service Portal by 11:59 PM ET on May 22, 2026.