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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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California

The State Office of Rural Health (SORH) will host a virtual Effective Grant Writing Strategies Workshop on September 29-30, designed to help rural health stakeholders strengthen grant applications and improve access to funding opportunities. The workshop will cover federal funding strategies, rural health programs and using data and visualization tools to support compelling grant proposals. Please register in advance: Webinar Registration – Zoom.

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

Michael Silber2026-09-11T13:27:17-04:00September 11, 2026|California|

Indiana

The state's regional grant initiative, known as GROW, channels federal RHTP funding to local communities to develop locally driven solutions. The program published its August newsletter, which may include updates on regional grant timelines and initiative progress. Stakeholders can sign up for email updates to receive future announcements on funding opportunities, RFPs and programming milestones.

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

Michael Silber2026-09-11T13:26:56-04:00September 11, 2026|Indiana|

Louisiana

The Department of Health posted Advisory Council Meeting slides from September 3 along with a rurality definition and methodology document. A webinar is scheduled for October 1 with registration now open; slides from the August 6 and July 2 sessions are also available on the program page. Three active stakeholder surveys remain open: an EPIC Interest Survey, an EHR & Interoperability Planning Survey and a Rural Provider Value-Based Care & APM Readiness Survey. Pharmacies and other rural health providers interested in technology-driven innovation may also want to explore the Rural Tech Catalyst Fund, listed among the state’s active funding opportunities.

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

Michael Silber2026-09-11T13:26:33-04:00September 11, 2026|Louisiana|

Wisconsin

Members with eligible operations in rural or semi-rural Wisconsin are encouraged to review this opportunity and consider completing the Wisconsin Statewide EHR Interest Survey. The survey lets you signal interest to the Department of Health Services and helps inform the continued development and implementation of the statewide EHR system.

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

Michael Silber2026-09-11T13:26:04-04:00September 11, 2026|Wisconsin|

Idaho

The Department of Health & Welfare recently posted the Healthcare Infrastructure Support subgrant solicitation, which is open to pharmacies. See the link for all relevant information and webinar materials. HIS

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

Michael Silber2026-09-04T09:58:34-04:00September 4, 2026|Idaho|

Michigan

Michigan announced a new partnership between the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) and the Department of Labor and Economic Opportunity (LEO) to advance the state's Rural Health Transformation Program. Funded through Michigan's $173 million CMS rural health award, the collaboration will invest in workforce development, telehealth, remote patient monitoring, broadband expansion, and health information exchange initiatives. A key focus of the partnership is investing in rural infrastructure that supports care delivery, including telehealth, remote patient monitoring, broadband expansion, health information exchange, and technology-enabled care coordination.

The state also plans to offer direct and competitive grants to rural providers and community organizations in the coming months. For more information, visit Michigan.gov/MIHI and Michigan.gov/ORP.

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

Michael Silber2026-09-04T09:58:08-04:00September 4, 2026|Michigan|

Washington

The Washington Health Care Authority (HCA) is accepting a second round of applications for the Opioid Treatment Programs (OTP) Workforce Incentive Program, with a deadline of September 8 at 2:00 p.m. Applicants who submitted materials in the first round do not need to resubmit. New applicants can visit HCA's bids and contracts page to access application details. Providers and organizations seeking additional participation pathways — including those relevant to pharmacy — can consult the state's guide on how to participate in the RHT Program.

The state will host its next quarterly public webinar on September 16 from 1:00–2:00 p.m., hosted on Microsoft Teams.

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

Michael Silber2026-09-04T09:57:33-04:00September 4, 2026|Washington|

South Dakota

Recently, the Trump administration announced a new rural health award to South Dakota through the federal Rural Health Transformation Program. South Dakota’s $90 million award will fund health IT modernization, cybersecurity upgrades and interoperability improvements across rural and tribal communities. The state’s plan also covers diagnostic and surgical capacity, maternal health resources and workforce recruitment.

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

Michael Silber2026-08-28T11:58:38-04:00August 28, 2026|South Dakota|

Utah

The following grant opportunities are available. Please view the grant information and online application for details.

PATH 1.1 Rural Food Infrastructure | Open Date: July 21 – Closes August 31

SHIFT 3.4 New Models of Care | Open Date: August 12 – Closes September 1

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

Michael Silber2026-08-28T11:58:14-04:00August 28, 2026|Utah|