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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.

Schedule a Session

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

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Oregon

See the announcement below from the Oregon Health Authority related to the Request for Grant Proposals (RFGP) #6244: Catalyst Grants for the Rural Health Transformation Program. Submission deadline is May 26 at 3:00 PM PT. Please note: Proposals should not be submitted through OregonBuys. OregonBuys is being used for information sharing only. Smartsheet is the sole method for submission, and proposals submitted through any other method will not be accepted.

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

2026-05-22T08:32:11-04:00May 22, 2026|Oregon|

Tennessee

The Department of Health (TDH) released the first funding opportunity under the state's Rural Health Transformation Program (RHTP). The inaugural grant opportunity — Perinatal and Pediatric Behavioral Health Teleconsultation and Education — is open from May 15 through June 15 and will support technology-enabled behavioral health consultation and education services for women, infants and children in rural communities. 

Additional upcoming Tennessee RHTP funding opportunities include: 

  • Healthy Active Rural Tennessee (HART): May 22 – June 22
    • Healthcare Resiliency Program (HRP): Maternal Child Health: May 29 – June 29
    • Chronic Disease Prevention: June 5 – July 6
    • HRP: Service Line and Co-Location: June 12 – July 13
    • Memory Care Assessment Network (MCAN): June 19 – July 20
    • Health Tech Innovation: June 26 – July 27
    • HRP: Make Rural Tennessee Healthy Again (MaRTHA): July 3 – August 3
    • County Health Council CARE Grants: July 10 – August 10 

The Department of Health has indicated that these initiatives will focus on expanding access to care, supporting local providers, strengthening healthcare resiliency, advancing technology-enabled care delivery and improving chronic disease outcomes in rural communities. Members interested in future opportunities are encouraged to monitor the Tennessee RHTP Partner Portal and sign up for state email notifications regarding future grant announcements and application materials. 

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

2026-05-22T08:31:43-04:00May 22, 2026|Tennessee|

Arkansas

The THRIVE (Telehealth, Health‑Monitoring and Response Innovation for Vital Expansion) application portal is now officially open. The THRIVE initiative is a core component of the state’s Rural Health Transformation Program and is designed to strengthen rural healthcare delivery by expanding telehealth access, enhancing emergency response systems and implementing innovative technology-enabled solutions. All applications must be submitted through the online portal by 12:00 pm (CT) on June 12.

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

2026-05-15T12:10:12-04:00May 15, 2026|Arkansas|

California

California’s Rural Health Transformation Program (CalRHT) recently hosted its Spring Webinar to provide stakeholders with implementation updates and preparation guidance ahead of the upcoming Request for Application (RFA) release expected in July. Due to the large volume of questions received during the webinar, CalRHT distributed a supplemental webinar Q&A document with consolidated responses organized by topic. The program encouraged stakeholders to continue monitoring the CalRHT webpage for additional updates, resources and future webinar opportunities as the state moves closer to the RFA phase.

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

2026-05-15T12:09:47-04:00May 15, 2026|California|

Minnesota

The Department of Health (MDH) released a new Request for Proposal (RFP) under the Rural Health Transformation Program (RHTP) to support the development of a Statewide Tele-buprenorphine Access Line. The initiative is intended to expand access to treatment and care coordination services related to opioid use disorder through telehealth and virtual care models across the state, particularly in rural and underserved communities. Eligible applicants include hospitals and health systems, Federally Qualified Health Centers (FQHCs), Rural Health Clinics (RHCs), tribal and urban Indian health organizations, behavioral health providers, telehealth organizations, nonprofit community health providers and collaborative partnerships. Applications are due June 29. Additional details and all open grant opportunities are available through the MDH Grants and Loans: Open Grant Opportunities webpage.

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

2026-05-15T12:09:19-04:00May 15, 2026|Minnesota|

Ohio

The Department of Health released a Request for Proposal (RFP) under the Rural Health Transformation Program (RHTP) focused on Community Health Worker (CHW) Training and Technical Assistance. The initiative is intended to strengthen and sustain the state’s rural CHW workforce by supporting training, skill-building and professional development opportunities that enhance CHWs’ ability to connect rural residents with critical health resources and services. The RFP (Solicitation ID: SRC0000038332) is currently open for bidding through June 15 at 3:00 pm ET. Interested organizations must submit both a technical proposal and a cost proposal through the OhioBuys Supplier Portal. Questions regarding the solicitation are due by June 8. Organizations interested in applying are encouraged to register with OhioBuys as soon as possible to ensure access to the procurement system before the submission deadline.

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

2026-05-15T12:08:49-04:00May 15, 2026|Ohio|

Oregon

The state’s Catalyst Awards Request for Grant Proposals (RFGP) is now officially open with applications due May 26 at 3:00 pm PT. The competitive grant opportunity supports local organizations implementing transformative rural health projects across four initiatives: Healthy Communities & Prevention, Workforce Capacity & Resilience, Technology & Data Modernization and Regional Partnerships. Interested applicants can access the full solicitation on OregonBuys under solicitation number S-44300-00016498, with John Gardner serving as the Single Point of Contact. Oregon launched a vendor interest database where vendors interested in partnering with local entities can register through a vendor interest form, creating a publicly accessible directory for collaboration on Catalyst Award projects.

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

2026-05-15T12:08:24-04:00May 15, 2026|Oregon|

South Carolina

The Department of Health and Human Services (SCDHHS) announced the release of Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) related to the state’s Rural Health Transformation Program (RHTP) funding opportunities. As previously outlined in Medicaid Bulletin # 26-009 issued on April 2, SCDHHS released four grant opportunities available through the state’s RHTP initiative. The newly released FAQs are intended to address common questions regarding the funding opportunities and application process. The FAQs, along with the funding opportunity applications, are available on the SCDHHS Rural Health Transformation Program webpage at SCDHHS Rural Health Transformation Program. Please review the materials for additional details on eligibility, application requirements and funding opportunities.

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

2026-05-15T12:07:35-04:00May 15, 2026|South Carolina|

Alaska

The department is reviewing nearly 1,800 Letters of Interest (LOI) received during the March 11 submission deadline and expects to notify applicants of their status by mid-May 2026. Project Implementation applicants selected to advance will have approximately three weeks to submit full applications through the Alaska Community Foundation portal beginning in mid-May, while Planning and Readiness applicants will be asked for additional project details to execute grant agreements.  

Session 2 registration is open for the interactive RHTP Impacts Webinar Series covering the six program initiatives, and the state anticipates opening Year 2 LOI submissions in late summer 2026.  To register for each of the six program initiatives webinars, please click "View +" to access the registration link for "Session 2". 

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

2026-05-08T12:18:31-04:00May 8, 2026|Alaska|
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