Minnesota

Event schedule: - All applicants must be able to demonstrate applicable membership and compliance with their corresponding accrediting bodies. * *Applications Due:* , 4:30 p.m. More information is available: Rural Health Transformation... - *Application Deadline: , 2026* - July 17 - *Eligible Applicants:* State, county, city, township, and tribal governments; special district governments; independent school districts; public and private institutions of h...

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Minnesota has been awarded over $193 million for the first year of the CMS Rural Health Transformation Program, recognizing its plan to strengthen rural health. Funding targets technological innovation, workforce expansion, and improving outcomes for chronic diseases. The strategic plan was developed through broad stakeholder input and supports sustainable rural health delivery. Key contacts: Andrea Ahneman andrea.ahneman@state.mn.us Event schedule: - MDH application submitted - 11/04/2025 - News Release Date - 12/30/2025 - Implementation begins - Early 2026

Event schedule: - *Application deadline:* Wednesday, , 2026 - September 9 - *Eligible Applicants: * * Individuals Learn more at Minnesota State Loan Repayment Program [ https://www.health.state.mn.us/facilities/ruralhealth/funding/repa...

This document outlines instructions for technical assistance vendors to propose costs for supporting rural and tribal health care organizations participating in Minnesota's RHTP. Deliverables include cohesive TA delivery, plan development, supporting best practices, material creation, performance reporting, and collaboration with state and other vendors. The technical assistance will serve up to 125 grantees across rural Minnesota and Tribal Nations, aiming for sustained transformation and capacity building.

This Q&A addresses applicant questions for Minnesota’s RHTP-funded Healthcare Workforce Retention Program, clarifying eligibility, rural definitions, proposal requirements, budget parameters, and expectations for multi-year work. Up to 10 rural healthcare sites per year may be supported, focusing on mitigating clinical burnout and improving retention using evidence-based strategies. Rural is defined by RUCA 4-10, and applicants must demonstrate experience with Minnesota rural health systems. Event schedule: - Estimated Contract Execution - September 2026 - Budget Period 1 End Date - 09/30/2027

The document provides executive summaries of FY26 Rural Health Transformation Program applications from multiple states, describing strategic themes, major initiatives, targeted outcomes, and policy actions. States focus on rural hospital and Medicaid transformation with significant proposed investments in workforce, technology, maternal health, and chronic disease. Award amounts for each state application are noted but do not represent recipient sub-grants.

Minnesota is soliciting public input to inform the state’s Rural Health Transformation Program, seeking ideas to sustainably improve rural health care delivery. Focus areas include emergency, primary, chronic, mental, and maternal health, as well as workforce and technology solutions. The document provides structured prompts for input on evidence-based interventions, innovative care models, workforce development, and technology use.

Minnesota seeks $1 billion over five years (2026-2030) from RHTP. The plan focuses on rural health workforce, new access points via telehealth and regional models, supporting financial sustainability, and expanding services. The application was shaped by over 40 stakeholder meetings and nearly 350 public comments.

The Rural Health Transformation Program (CFDA 93.798) is allocated $10 billion in federal discretionary funding for FY 2026. This is one of the largest competitive health grants in the HHS portfolio, focusing on rural hospital and Medicaid transformation.

The Minnesota Department of Health administers the RHTP with a significant award of over $193 million, effective from December 2025 through October 2030. The program focuses on supporting rural health providers and transforming services to better meet the needs of Minnesota's rural population. Administrative supplements accompany the main award to provide flexibility during the implementation period. Event schedule: - Period of Performance Start Date - 12/29/2025 - Period of Performance End Date - 10/30/2030

This document provides general information about the Minnesota Office of Rural Health and Primary Care and notes the 2025 Minnesota Rural Health Award winners announced on November 20, 2025. It references National Rural Health Day annually in November but contains no specific RHTP award or funding details.

This document provides applicant guidance for the Minnesota RHTP Physician Rural Residency Training Program, clarifying eligibility, rural definitions, and allowable expenses. It explains that non-rural universities partnering with rural hospitals are eligible to apply while emphasizing that only programs training residents in rural tracks will qualify. Budgeting and application procedures for the planning and development phase are also clarified.

This document confirms subscription to the Rural Health Transformation Program updates from the Minnesota Department of Health. No funding or award details are included.