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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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Kansas

The Community Health Worker + Accountable Food is Medicine Program (CHW+AFIM) online application went live on May 29 with applications due June 19. The CHW + AFIM Program enables eligible healthcare organizations to improve health outcomes by integrating community health workers into clinical settings and delivering food-as-medicine interventions.

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

Michael Silber2026-06-05T10:11:14-04:00June 5, 2026|Kansas|

Louisiana

The Louisiana Rural Health Transformation Program hosted a Rural Health Transformation Program Updates on June 4.

Several stakeholder engagement surveys are currently active, including the Louisiana RHTP Food as Medicine Interest Survey, EPIC Interest Survey and EHR & Interoperability Planning Survey. The state also launched the Rural Tech Catalyst Fund as part of its technology innovation initiative.

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

Michael Silber2026-06-05T10:10:51-04:00June 5, 2026|Louisiana|

New Mexico

Two major RFP deadlines are approaching for the state's Rural Health Transformation Program infrastructure. The Administrative Services Organization (ASO) RFP application is due June 5 at 5:00 pm MST, with amendment documentation and FAQ guidance available. The Center for Rural Health Sustainability & Innovation (CRHSI) application is available, with a June 12 deadline and is supported by RFP documentation, amendment details, and FAQ resources.

Additional funding opportunities include the Healthy Horizons RFA application due July 2, which focuses on connecting rural communities to specialty, maternal, behavioral health and chronic disease care services. Three new funding streams are scheduled for release: the Rural Health Innovation Fund on June 8, Rooted in New Mexico in mid-to-late June and the Rural Health Data Hub in late June. The program offers ongoing updates through its signup portal for funding announcements and engagement opportunities.

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

Michael Silber2026-06-05T10:10:22-04:00June 5, 2026|New Mexico|

North Dakota

The Department of Health and Human Services launched its Rural Health Transformation Funding Opportunities webpage, which will serve as the central source for grant announcements and application materials throughout the state’s five-year initiative. Several workforce, preventive health and care delivery funding opportunities have already closed, while applications remain open for the Suicide Intervention – Healthcare Systems Initiative and Rural Health Clinical Equipment grants. Additional opportunities under the Connecting Technology, Data and Providers for a Stronger North Dakota pillar are expected to be released in the future. Organizations interested in applying should review vendor registration and federal Unique Entity ID (UEI) requirements and continue to monitor the Rural Health Transformation Funding Opportunities webpage for new funding announcements.

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

Michael Silber2026-06-05T10:09:57-04:00June 5, 2026|North Dakota|

Oklahoma

Oklahoma secured $223,476,948.62 for the first budget period of its five-year RHTP grant and continues its statewide engagement initiative with upcoming roadshows and touchpoint webinars. The next scheduled events include a June 10 roadshow in Muskogee, a June 17 virtual touchpoint webinar and a June 18 roadshow in Perry. Additional dates are planned for August with recordings from previous webinars available online.

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

Michael Silber2026-06-05T10:09:28-04:00June 5, 2026|Oklahoma|

Oregon

The Request for Grant Proposals for Catalyst Awards submission period closed on May 26. Proposals are currently undergoing comprehensive review and evaluation, with award decisions anticipated in July 2026. Organizations interested in partnership opportunities can still complete the Vendor Interest Form to be included in a publicly accessible vendor directory for potential collaboration on future projects.

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

Michael Silber2026-06-05T10:08:53-04:00June 5, 2026|Oregon|

Wyoming

Gov. Mark Gordon (R) and US Senator John Barrasso (R) announced CMS granted its final approval of the state’s Year 1 application for $205 million in federal funding through the Rural Health Transformation Program (RHTP). The state submitted an updated proposal to the federal government in early May and CMS approved the updated proposal.

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

Michael Silber2026-06-05T10:08:29-04:00June 5, 2026|Wyoming|

Alabama

The Department of Economic and Community Affairs (ADECA) announced a statewide series of Rural Health Transformation (RHT) Program "Roadshow Workshops" to provide stakeholders with an overview of the state's 11 rural health initiatives and upcoming funding opportunities. Workshops will help potential applicants prepare for the first round of Notices of Funding Opportunities (NOFOs), expected to be released beginning June 1.

Workshops are scheduled May 26–28 in Bay Minette, Troy, Gadsden, Florence, Montgomery and Livingston. Interested stakeholders must pre-register to attend the sessions through the Alabama RHTP Roadshow Registration portal.

Members may want to monitor Alabama RHTP for ongoing developments, sign up to receive program notifications and funding updates and assess potential opportunities associated with upcoming Notices of Funding Opportunities (NOFO) releases.

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

Michael Silber2026-05-22T08:36:30-04:00May 22, 2026|Alabama|

Alaska

The state’s Rural Health Transformation Program (RHTP) continues advancing stakeholder engagement through its “Impacts Series” webinars and regional planning meetings focused on strengthening rural healthcare systems through collaboration and innovation. Recent discussions centered on healthcare access, workforce development, healthy communities, technology innovation and maternal and child health priorities, while regional meetings in Seward, Kenai and Fairbanks brought together stakeholders to identify local rural health needs and implementation opportunities. Additional regional meetings are planned for June 4 in the Mat-Su Valley and September 22 in Anchorage. A link to webinar recordings and presentation materials is available on the Alaska RHTP website.

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

Michael Silber2026-05-22T08:36:02-04:00May 22, 2026|Alaska|