The Department of Health Care Policy and Financing (HCPF) opened the RHTP Request for Application (RFA), with a submission deadline of 11:59 pm on August 3. Applicants should review the updated eligibility document (revised July 15) and the RHTP FAQs before applying. Organizations seeking co-applicant partnerships may submit the Potential Grantee Partnership Interest Form, with results posted to a public partnership interest spreadsheet.

Several near-term engagement opportunities remain before the application deadline. RHTP Office Hours are scheduled for July 21 (12:00 pm–1:00 pm), July 23 (1:00 pm–2:00 pm), and July 27 (12:00 pm–1 pm), with the RHTP Advisory Committee meeting also convening on July 27 from 10:00 am–11:30 am. The most recent webinar recording, How to Fill Out the Work Plan and Budget (July 8), is now posted alongside earlier sessions covering allowable costs, budgeting and partnership structures. The July 15 program newsletter is also available. Pharmacies and other eligible rural health providers are encouraged to confirm eligibility and explore the Available Vendor Partnership List for potential collaborators.

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

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 resources, including RFA applicant guidance, FAQs updated June 22, grant application sample activities and an eligibility list of rural health providers and partners — the latter is a key resource for pharmacies evaluating participation pathways. A Potential Grantee Partnership Interest Form is available to organizations seeking collaborators, and an Available Vendor Partnership List has been posted for providers seeking potential service vendors. 

Several upcoming engagement opportunities are scheduled ahead of the August deadline.  

• A 90-minute webinar on how to fill out the Budget and Scope of Work was held on July 8. 

•  Office hours are available on July 14 (12:00 pm–1:00 pm). 

•  RHTP Advisory Committee meeting scheduled for July 27 from 10:00 am–11:30 am.  

Recordings from prior webinars — including sessions on allowable vs. non-allowable costs, understanding the budget, and how to fill out the RFA — are also posted on the program website. 

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

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: 

•  RHTP Grant Guidance 

•  RFA application questions outline 

•  Grant Program RFA Sample Activities 

•  Eligibility list  

•  Updated CMS Funding Restrictions fact sheet 

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.

Colorado scheduled multiple webinars to support RHTP grant applicants, including a Partnerships for Grantees session on June 10, from 2:00-3:00 pm, focused on creating meaningful partnerships with healthcare organizations, community groups and vendors. A comprehensive How to Fill Out the RFA webinar is scheduled for June 23, from 9:00-10:30 am, offering 90 minutes of tips and recommendations for completing grant applications. 

The state also provides ongoing support through regular office hours (see below), along with an RHTP Advisory Committee meeting on June 22. Colorado published an Available Vendor Partnership List to help providers identify potential collaborators, and vendors can express interest through a dedicated vendor interest form. 

• Tuesday, June 16, 9:00 to 10:00 am Join here. 

• Tuesday, June 23, 12:00 noon to 1:00 pm Join here. 

• Thursday, June 25 8:00 to 9:00 am. Join here. 

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

Two important Rural Health Transformation Program (RHTP) events are scheduled for May 26, including a “How to Prepare for this Grant” webinar from 12:00–1:00 pm and an RHTP Advisory Committee meeting from 4:00–5:00 pm. Interested stakeholders are encouraged to register for the webinar in advance. The state also noted that Request for Application (RFA) materials are currently in development, with additional webinars planned to address vendor partnerships and provide guidance on completing future RFA submissions.

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

The Department of Health Care Policy & Financing has scheduled two upcoming webinars for RHTP stakeholders. An Allowable/Non-Allowable Expenses webinar will be held on May 19 from 12:00 noon – 1:00 pm, covering essential budget-planning information for RHTP applicants, with a 30-minute presentation followed by Q&A. A second webinar on How to Prepare for this Grant is scheduled for May 26 from 12:00 noon – 1:00 pm, designed to help stakeholders prepare for the Request for Application (RFA) release. 

The state published key planning documents, including an Eligible Rural Health Providers and Partners list updated in April 2026, and maintains a Vendor Interest Form for potential partners. Future webinar topics on vendor partnerships and RFA completion are planned with dates to be announced. 

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

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.