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.

The state established a listserv for program updates and maintains a dedicated page for active Requests for Proposals (RFPs) and Notice of Funding Opportunities (NOFOs). The program application materials, including narrative, summary and activity details, are available for public review on the state’s website. Interested stakeholders can submit questions via the program contact form or by emailing ahs.rht@vermont.gov for additional information.

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

The Vermont Rural Health Transformation Program (RHTP) has launched its Request for Proposals (RFPs) and Notice of Funding Opportunities (NOFOs) webpage, where stakeholders can access active funding opportunities and procurement announcements. Click here to view the current requests. Please note you must subscribe to the listserv to access the information.

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