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.

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.

Oregon has launched the Catalyst Awards Request for Grant Proposals (RFGP) with applications due May 26 at 3:00 pm PT. This competitive funding opportunity supports local organizations implementing transformative rural health projects across four key initiatives: Healthy Communities & Prevention, Workforce Capacity & Resilience, Technology & Data Modernization, and Regional Partnerships. John Gardner is serving as the single point of contact for questions. Organizations can access informational webinar recordings and presentation materials to learn more about application requirements; scroll down and click on "Past Webinars & Materials". 

Vendors interested in partnering with local entities applying for RHTP funding can complete a vendor interest form to be included in a publicly accessible directory for potential collaboration opportunities. The state has also established a database of interested vendors to help facilitate partnerships between vendors and grant applicants preparing proposals for the RFGP process. 

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

Oregon received its RHTP award of $197.3 million and has made the March 25 webinar recording and slide materials available to the public. The state is preparing updated FAQs based on questions submitted during and after the webinar, with updates to be shared through their newsletter and webpage. According to the timeline, Oregon will begin releasing Request for Grant Proposals (RFGP) for approved RHTP initiatives during spring 2026, with response deadlines in early summer 2026.  

Vendors interested in partnering with local entities can complete the Vendor Interest Form to be included in a publicly accessible directory for potential collaboration on Catalyst Award projects. Oregon's funding distribution includes three pathways: Catalyst Awards through competitive RFGPs across four initiatives, direct Immediate Impact Awards and Regional Sustainability Awards for rural health network development. Pharmacy-relevant opportunities may be available through the Technology & Data Modernization initiative and workforce development programs that include clinical support staff training. 

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

The Oregon Health Authority (OHA) posted the recording and materials from the February 24 Rural Health Transformation Program (RHTP) webinar. Please note that both webinars on February 24 had the same information shared. These materials are also available on the RHTP webpage under "Past Webinars & Materials."      

Informational Webinar 2 – February 24 webinar recording and materials:  

• Session 1: Recording (11am – 12pm PST)    

• Session 2: Recording (12pm – 1pm PST)    

• Slide Deck   

As a reminder, all eligible organizations, including prior survey respondents, must complete a grant proposal for application this spring for projects to be considered for funding. OHA will be hosting office hours to help support interested applicants through the Request for Grant Proposal (RFGP) process.   
 
OHA is also preparing updated FAQs based on submitted questions and anticipate sharing them on the RHTP webpage. Updates will also be shared through a newsletter. (You may sign up here.)   

If you have questions, please contact RHTP@oha.oregon.gov.  

Also in Oregon, the Oregon Health Authority (OHA) has posted a vendor interest form. Vendors interested in partnering with local entities through the upcoming Request for Grant Proposals (RFGP) process are invited to complete the Vendor Interest Form.  

OHA invites vendors who are interested in partnering with local organizations applying for RHTP funding to add their information to the vendor interest list. This form will be used to develop a publicly accessible directory of vendors who are open to collaboration on Catalyst Award projects. Local organizations may use this directory to identify potential partners as they prepare proposals and implement funded activities.  

If you would like to be included, please complete the form.   

For questions, please contact RHTP@oha.oregon.gov.  

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