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Rural Health Transformation Program (RHTP)

NACDS is offering optional, one-on-one, state-specific support sessions to assist chain members with their Rural Health Transformation Program (RHTP) efforts. Sessions are available every Wednesday, with four 30-minute time slots focused on state-level RHTP pharmacy engagement opportunities.
Interested chain members may schedule a session.

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For more information, contact NACDS’ Jermaine Smith at 703–837–4388.

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Arkansas

The Arkansas Rural Health Transformation Program opened applications for the RISE AR (Recruitment, Innovation, Skills, and Education for Arkansas) initiative, which supports rural healthcare workforce recruitment, training and retention efforts. Applications are due by July 24 at 12:00 pm CT and applicants are encouraged to review the NOFO and program materials for eligibility and submission requirements.

For more information, contact NACDS’ Jermaine Smith at 703–837–4388.

2026-06-26T09:28:46-04:00June 26, 2026|Arkansas|

Colorado

Colorado's RHTP Request for Application (RFA) is now open, with a submission deadline of 11:59 pm on August 3. Applicants can access a full suite of guidance documents, including the following: 

Pharmacy providers and partners should review the eligibility document to confirm participation pathways. Organizations seeking collaborators can submit the Potential Grantee Partnership Interest Form, and results will be posted to a publicly accessible partnership interest spreadsheet. Updated FAQs have also been published. 

For more information, contact NACDS’ Jermaine Smith at 703–837–4388.

2026-06-26T09:28:23-04:00June 26, 2026|Colorado|

Louisiana

The Department of Health opened applications for two new Rural Health Transformation Program funding opportunities: the Capital Improvement Program and the Telehealth Infrastructure Program. These initiatives will support rural healthcare providers in modernizing facilities, upgrading technology infrastructure, expanding telehealth services and improving access to care in underserved communities. Additional information, including eligibility requirements and application materials, is available through the RHTP Funding Opportunities webpage. 

For more information, contact NACDS’ Jermaine Smith at 703–837–4388.

2026-06-26T09:27:56-04:00June 26, 2026|Louisiana|

Minnesota

The Minnesota Rural Health Transformation Program released a new funding opportunity to support the development of rural clinical fellowship programs for advanced practice providers, behavioral health professionals and oral health professionals. The Rural Clinical Rotations Expansion Grant Program aims to strengthen the rural healthcare workforce through community-based, post-graduate training, mentorship and interdisciplinary learning experiences that prepare clinicians to practice in rural communities. Applications are due July 31, and an informational webinar will be held on July 1. Additional funding opportunities remain available for telehealth access points, tele-buprenorphine services, rural residency training programs and expanded rural clinical rotations. To learn more about these funding opportunities and how to apply, visit Rural Health Transformation Program Funding – MN Dept. of Health.

For more information, contact NACDS’ Jermaine Smith at 703–837–4388.

2026-06-26T09:27:28-04:00June 26, 2026|Minnesota|

Mississippi

Pharmacy stakeholders across a variety of associations as well as health systems, independent and chain pharmacies, the Department of Health and the Division of Medicaid have come together to represent a united effort for pharmacy in the state's rural health transformation program, which received $205 million in funds this year to distribute across the state that builds and cultivates local healthcare infrastructure and successful patient outcomes.  

An area of interest to the governor's office is a state-wide healthcare digital backbone. Pharmacy can and should be included in this. As a first step, the Mississippi Pharmacists Association in partnership with the University of Mississippi School of Pharmacy is collecting a baseline assessment of digital readiness in pharmacies that can show improvement over the course of a one-year grant, which will set pharmacies across the state up for success in the state-wide Health Information Exchange (HIE). 

Please complete and submit one response of this survey per organization or pharmacy NPI; if multiple team members contribute, designate a single coordinator to compile and enter the final responses. Responses are due by June 30; please answer to the best of your ability and select "Unsure" where appropriate. 

For more information, contact NACDS’ Jermaine Smith at 703–837–4388.

2026-06-26T09:27:00-04:00June 26, 2026|Mississippi|

Wisconsin

The Department of Health Services (DHS) announced three new funding opportunities for the Rural Health Transformation Program. Grants will support innovative care coordination models, expansion and sustainability of community health worker programs and technology investments to improve efficiency and access in rural dental clinics. Application deadlines range from July 27 to August 21. To learn more about each of these grant funding opportunities and how to apply, visit DHS’s current grant funding opportunities webpage.

For more information, contact NACDS’ Jermaine Smith at 703–837–4388.

2026-06-26T09:26:17-04:00June 26, 2026|Wisconsin|

Arkansas

The application portal officially opened for the Promoting Access, Coordination and Transformation (PACT) initiative, a key component of the state’s Rural Health Transformation Program. The initiative is designed to strengthen and modernize rural healthcare by expanding access to care, improving coordination among providers and supporting integrated networks, workforce development and technology-enabled infrastructure. Applications are due by 12:00 pm CT on July 10. Applicants are encouraged to review the Project Narrative and Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) for eligibility requirements, allowable activities and application instructions before submitting proposals.

For more information, contact NACDS’ Jermaine Smith at 703–837–4388.

2026-06-11T17:52:03-04:00June 11, 2026|Arkansas|

California

The Department of Health Care Access and Information (HCAI) Office of Rural Health is offering a Grant Writing Workshop on June 22–23 from 9:00 am to 4:30 pm. The workshop is designed to help participants strengthen their grant writing skills and improve their ability to develop competitive funding applications. Members interested in pursuing funding opportunities are encouraged to register for the HCAI State Office of Rural Health Grant Writing Workshop. 

For more information, contact NACDS’ Jermaine Smith at 703–837–4388.

2026-06-11T17:51:36-04:00June 11, 2026|California|

Michigan

The Department of Health and Human Services launched a new webpage highlighting RHTP Subrecipients of its Rural Health Transformation Program. The page showcases local organizations, healthcare providers and community partners that have received RHTP funding to implement projects aligned with the program's strategic priorities. RHTP Subrecipients are organized by initiative and funding category, with award notices current as of June 4. The resource is intended to promote collaboration among stakeholders while offering visibility into RHTP-supported projects statewide. 

For more information, contact NACDS’ Jermaine Smith at 703–837–4388.

2026-06-11T17:51:12-04:00June 11, 2026|Michigan|
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