Virginia Provider Interoperability: Where Connection Meets Care

Virginia Rural Health Transformation funding to modernize rural provider digital infrastructure through network capacity, EHR modernization, cybersecurity, and electronic health data exchange.

FundingApproximately $14 million total anticipated funding

DeadlineAugust 31, 2026 at 5:00 PM ET

Last verifiedAugust 29, 2026

Required next actionComplete the VHCF RFA checklist, budget and submission form and submit by August 31, 2026 at 5:00 PM ET; review the FAQ updated August 21 before finalizing.

Broad Eligibility

Virginia rural providers eligible under the controlling VHCF RFA, including qualifying independent rural providers, free or charitable clinics, FQHCs, Rural Health Clinics, federally recognized Tribes, and eligible health systems.

Atlas Analysis

Strong infrastructure fit for organizations that need EHR modernization, cybersecurity improvements, stronger data exchange, or network upgrades. The near-term deadline makes application readiness, vendor scope, and budget specificity especially important.

Virginia Health Care Foundation is administering the Provider Interoperability sub-initiative under Virginia Rural Vitality. The funding opportunity is designed to help rural providers leapfrog legacy infrastructure through investments in network capacity, electronic health records, cybersecurity, and electronic health data exchange.

Atlas views this as a high-priority modernization opportunity for rural providers with aging systems, fragmented data exchange, cybersecurity gaps, or a need to strengthen the digital foundation required for more connected care.

Source verificationOfficial program administrator · www.vhcf.orgAtlas last verified this record August 29, 2026. Always use the funder's current application materials, amendments and portal instructions as the controlling source.View source and application materials ↗