The Rural Health Transformation Program (RHTP) is a $50B federal investment, directed by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, to improve healthcare access, sustainability, and quality in rural areas of the U.S. From 2026 to 2030, it will fund state-level initiatives for care innovation, workforce development, and technology implementation.
States continue to release new funding opportunities through the RHTP as implementation moves forward nationwide. Recent announcements include several new Requests for Proposals supporting rural healthcare access, workforce development, and infrastructure.
New RHTP Opportunities
Alaska
Due: March 11, 2026
- Healthy Beginnings
- Health Care Access
- Healthy Communities
- Pay for Value: Fiscal Sustainability
- Strengthen Workforce
- Spark Technology and Innovation
Connecticut
Due: Undefined in publicly available materials
- Population Health Outcomes
- Workforce
- Data and Technology
- Care Transformation and Stability
Delaware
Due: April 17, 2026
- Delaware Medical School Partnership
- School-Based Health Center Expansion
- Food Is Medicine Infrastructure Initiative
- Rural Community Health Hubs
Florida
Due: July, 31, 2026
- Preventive Care & Care at Home Bundle
- Workforce Development
- Specialty & Acute Care Bundle
- Health & Lifestyle: Nutrition & Prevention
- Value-Based Purchasing
- Rural & Satellite Clinics
- Preventive Care & Care-at-Home Bundle
Hawaii
Due: May 6, 2026
Indiana
Due: May 1, 2026 (LOI)
- Technology Innovation and New Care Models
- Expanding Access to Care
- Workforce Development and Training
- Chronic Disease Prevention and Management
Iowa
Due: April 9, 2026
- Medical Equipment Procurement and Installation
- Rural Healthcare Workforce Recruitment
- Cancer Hub-and-Spoke Care Expansion
Kentucky
Due: April 10, 2026
- School-based preventive dental hygiene services
- Long-term care facility services (with required DPH training)
- Teledentistry-enabled preventive care, triage & referrals
- Integration of Community Health Workers (CHWs) for navigation
- Services for children, adults, and underserved rural populations
Maryland
Due: May 26, 2026
Minnesota
Due: May 15, 2026
- Notice of Grant Opportunity (NOGO) Minnesota Rural Health Transformation Program Grants
- Rural Federally Qualified Health Centers NOGO
- Rural Certified Community Behavioral Health Clinics and Community Mental Health Centers
- Rural Tribal Nations NOGO Tribal Nations
Montana
Due: May 15, 2026
- Center of Excellence Strategy & Analytics
- Center of Excellence Implementation
- School-Based Care Expansion
- Talent Attraction Campaign
- Community Paramedicine Grants
- Blood Storage Grants
- Point-of-Care Testing Grants
- Community Nutrition Grants
Nebraska
Due: August 31, 2026
- Modification of Existing Clinical Facilities for Mental Health Crisis
- Rural Health Care Workforce Incentive & Sustainability Model
New Mexico
Due: April 19, 2026
Nevada
Due: May 15, 2026
- Nevada Rural Health System Flex Fund
- Nevada Workforce Recruitment & Rural Access Program (WRRAP) Provider Apprenticeship and Training Program
- Nevada Workforce Recruitment & Rural Access Program (WRRAP) Provider Recruitment and Retention Program
North Carolina
Due: April 2, 2026
North Dakota
Due: April 30, 2026
Ohio
Due: June 15, 2026
Oklahoma
Due: April 13, 2026
Oregon
Due: May 26, 2026
Pennsylvania
Due: June 1, 2026
South Carolina
Due: June 1, 2026
- Connections to Care
- Leveling up
- Wellness Within Reach
- Shoring Up to Sustainability
South Dakota
Due: April 22, 2026
- Statewide Maternal Health Access and Services Assessment
- Host Organization for Rural Health Forward
- SD Behavioral Health Modernization (CCBHC) Systems Eval & Tech Roadmap
Texas
Due March 23, 2026
Vermont
Due: April 10, 2026
- Dialysis and Ventilator Care Expansion for Nursing Facility Residents
- Licensed Nursing Assistant (LNA) Training Program Expansion
West Virginia
Due: November 5, 2025
- Connected Care Grid
- Mountain State Care Force
- Smart Care Catalyst
- Personal Health Accelerator
- HealthTech Appalachia
Supporting Your RHTP Journey
RHTP opportunities are being released state by state, and many programs are tailored to local healthcare systems and regional partnerships.
If you have questions about pursuing these opportunities for your state, reach out to the Burrows Consulting and VMG Health team. We guide applicants through every step of the application process with actionable strategies, tailored messaging, and polished proposals designed to maximize your chances of success.
