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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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North Carolina

The Department of Health and Human Services (NCDHHS) announced Maggie Woods as the Rural Health Transformation Program (RHTP) Director to lead the state's effort in transforming health care and access for more than 3.5 million rural North Carolinians.  

Also in North Carolina, the NCDHHS presented before the Joint Legislative Oversight Committee on Health and Human Services Meeting on April 7, outlining plans for the $213 million from the Rural Health Care Transformation Grants from the federal government.  

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

2026-04-10T10:46:43-04:00April 10, 2026|North Carolina|

Pennsylvania

The Department of Human Services hosted a Rural Health Transformation Program (RHTP) webinar on March 31. The key message conveyed confirmed that RHTP programs will be developed on a regional basis by Rural Health Collaboratives (RCCs) and their advisory councils. 

Next Steps: 

Submit a nomination to be a part of the RHTP Rural Care Collaboratives (RCCs) or the Advisory Council by April 10 at 5:00 pm. 

Stay informed!  

  • Be on the lookout for specific Year 1 funding opportunities by keeping up with ListServ communication and checking the our events page. 
  • Become familiar with PA's Plan to understand how your project or expertise aligns with our initiatives and intended outcomes 
  • Prepare for your funding submission by spending time on the CMS RHTP website to understand how the funds can and cannot be used for this cooperative agreement  

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

2026-04-10T10:46:12-04:00April 10, 2026|Pennsylvania|

South Carolina

The Department of Health and Human Services (SCDHHS) published funding opportunities available through the state’s Rural Health Transformation Program (RHTP). The opportunities are available through grants offered under four of the state’s RHTP initiatives: Connections to Care, Wellness Within Reach, Leveling up and Shoring Up to Sustainability. These initiatives are part of the state’s bold strategy to modernize rural healthcare infrastructure and build a resilient, sustainable healthcare system that will ensure lasting access to quality health care for the one-in-three South Carolinians who live in a rural area. 
 
Eligible applicants include healthcare providers, community-based organizations, non-profit organizations, local government and public health entities and other entities committed to improving rural health care delivery. Funding will be provided as one-time infrastructure and capacity-building grants. Each grant opportunity will outline initiative-specific goals, expected outcomes and allowable uses of funds using standardized evaluation criteria established by SCDHHS and aligned with RHTP goals and guidelines.  
 
Applications for these grants are now available on the RHTP Grant Opportunities webpage. The deadline for applications to be submitted for each of these grants is June 1. Applications can be submitted through email to grants@scdhhs.gov. 

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

2026-04-10T10:44:25-04:00April 10, 2026|South Carolina|

Utah

The state legislature recently finalized appropriations for the state’s year 1 RHTP Award funds to several executive branch agencies. As a result, the Utah RHTP Funding Opportunities website has been updated. The Utah RHTP will partner with organizations to help implement the state’s approved initiatives and activities outlined in its Year 1 application. Please visit the funding opportunities website to explore currently available funding opportunities. RHTP contact list members will be notified of new opportunities as they become available. If you would like to join the contact list for updates, email ruralht@utah.gov. For specific questions related to open funding opportunities below, we recommend reaching out to the point of contact whose email address will be listed in the “Agency” column of the table.

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

2026-04-10T10:43:56-04:00April 10, 2026|Utah|

Vermont

The Department of Vermont Health Access (DVHA) posted an award notice this week for a $195 million Rural Health Transformation (RHT) Fund Grant, which among other initiatives may be used to support pharmacy test and treat services. According to DVHA, the grant of $195 million in year one of a five-year opportunity will allow DHA to “invest funds targeted at expanding pharmacists’ scope and capacity to include test-to-treat in more scenarios. By leveraging pharmacists as accessible, community-based providers, this investment would enhance primary care capacity, reduce unnecessary emergency visits and strengthen Vermont’s integrated rural health care delivery system.”

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

2026-04-10T10:43:17-04:00April 10, 2026|Vermont|

Alaska

The Department of Health launched its RHTP Impacts Learning Collaborative Webinar Series, a structured engagement initiative covering six key program areas. The first Letter of Interest (LOI) registration period closed on March 11 with nearly 1,800 submissions now entering review by the Alaska Community Foundation. Organizations that submitted LOIs will receive notifications as submissions are processed, with additional LOI opportunities to be announced throughout the program’s lifecycle. The department posted information about the RHTP Advisory Council, including its charter document detailing the Council’s purpose, structure and stakeholder guidance role for program implementation.

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

2026-04-03T09:22:59-04:00April 3, 2026|Alaska|

Arizona

Gov. Katie Hobbs (D) announced the launch of the official Arizona Rural Health Transformation Program (RHTP) website, a central hub for the state’s historic $167 million annual investment to expand and strengthen healthcare across rural Arizona. The new website provides transparent, up-to-date information on the program’s four investment areas – rural health workforce development, priority health initiatives, expanding access to care and strengthening rural health systems – and serves as the primary portal for upcoming grant opportunities beginning Spring 2026. 

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

2026-04-03T09:22:33-04:00April 3, 2026|Arizona|

Colorado

The Rural Health Transformation Program Advisory Committee met on April 2. The Department of Health Care Policy & Financing is developing Request for Application (RFA) materials and continuing to assemble RHTP committees, with details on committee structure, membership and meeting schedules to be shared as they become available. 

Colorado received just over $200 million in first-year RHTP funding. The state's permissible uses include consumer tech solutions for significant IT advances designed to improve efficiency and cybersecurity, as well as workforce development initiatives requiring minimum five-year rural service commitments. The department has published eligible rural health providers and partners documentation and maintains a newsletter subscription for ongoing program updates. 

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

2026-04-03T09:22:07-04:00April 3, 2026|Colorado|

Connecticut

Prospective vendors and partners interested in subrecipient funding opportunities are advised to monitor the Department of Social Services Rural Health Program webpage regularly along with standard state procurement channels, as funding will be restricted to federally approved projects outlined in the state's application. The Department of Social Services continues to provide stakeholder engagement opportunities throughout implementation and encourages feedback through RHTP-Questions@ct.gov. 

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

2026-04-03T09:21:40-04:00April 3, 2026|Connecticut|
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