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Rural Health Transformation

Verified healthcare funding opportunities organized by grant category: Rural Health Transformation. Review the public Atlas Opportunity Score, then request an organization-specific analysis when an opportunity looks promising.

Atlas IndexGrant Category Intelligence
Latest verification: October 7, 2026
Verified records31
Active opportunities23
Top opportunity score99/100
States represented19

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Active Atlas Opportunity Score 99/100
Verified September 30, 2026

Iowa Department of Health and Human Services

Iowa Healthy Hometowns Cardiovascular Health Hub Program (COMPADM26007)

Iowa HHS Healthy Hometowns funding for rural cardiovascular Hub-and-Spoke Networks, tele-cardiology, diagnostics, chronic-disease management, rehabilitation, workforce, equipment, and remote-patient-monitoring capacity. Mandatory Letter of Intent due October 19, 2026; applications due November 17, 2026 at 12:00 p.m. local Iowa time.

FundingApproximately $33,361,333 total in Contract Year 1 across an undetermined number of awards. Maximum four-year budgets: Option 1 $16,283,040; Option 2 $21,710,720; Option 3 $10,855,360. Applicants may request less.
DeadlineMandatory Letter of Intent: October 19, 2026. Applications due November 17, 2026 at 12:00 PM (noon), local Iowa time.
Required next actionIdentify qualified rural Iowa cardiovascular providers or networks, verify the applicable Option 1/2/3 eligibility structure, submit the mandatory Letter of Intent by October 19, 2026, monitor IowaGrants for amendments and Q&A, and prepare the complete IowaGrants application for November 17, 2026 at 12:00 PM local Iowa time.
Active Atlas Opportunity Score 99/100
Verified September 30, 2026

Community Behavioral Healthcare Association of Illinois (CBHA)

Illinois RHTP Mobile Healthcare Innovation, Including Mobile Crisis Response — CBHA 2026

CBHA is administering up to $7.99 million in Year 1 for rural Illinois mobile behavioral healthcare and mobile crisis models. Applications open September 23, 2026 and are due October 23, 2026 at 5:00 p.m. CT.

FundingCBHA is administering up to $7.99 million in Year 1; 15–30 awards anticipated. No binding minimum/maximum is established, but most awards are anticipated between $200,000 and $1,000,000.
DeadlineOctober 23, 2026 at 5:00 p.m. CT; application opens September 23, 2026 at 9:00 a.m. CT.
Required next actionReview the controlling NOFO and September 23 Q&A; confirm the lead applicant is an eligible Illinois CMHC, BHC, CCBHC, or licensed/certified substance use treatment facility; validate rural-benefit geography, SAM/UEI and GATA readiness, project-specific technology/equipment allowability, capital prior-approval needs, and Euna submission requirements; submit the complete application by October 23, 2026 at 5:00 p.m. CT.
Closed — published October 6, 2026 at 5:00 PM ET deadline passed Atlas Opportunity Score 99/100
Verified October 6, 2026

Virginia Department of Health

Virginia RHTP Community Paramedicine & Mobile Integrated Healthcare RFA 2026

The Virginia Department of Health (VDH) has opened the Virginia Rural Health Transformation Program (RHTP) Community Paramedicine & Mobile Integrated Healthcare Request for Applications, reference VDH-26-517-0386. The RFA was issued September 4, 2026 and supports community-driven CP/MIH models serving federally designated rural Virginia communities. Funding and Deadline VDH anticipates approximately $3.7 million in competitive subawards […]

FundingApproximately $3.7 million total; up to $400,000 per application
DeadlineOctober 6, 2026 at 5:00 PM EST
Required next actionDo not submit to this cycle unless VDH or eVA publishes an official reopening or extension after the stated October 6, 2026 at 5:00 PM deadline. Monitor VDH/eVA for award notices, amendments, or a successor Community Paramedicine and Mobile Integrated Healthcare funding cycle.
Active Atlas Opportunity Score 99/100
6 days leftVerified September 29, 2026

Foundation for Healthy Communities

New Hampshire GO-NORTH Rural Primary Care Access RFA — $15.5M Technology, Telehealth & Practice Transformation

Foundation for Healthy Communities is accepting applications for approximately $15.5 million in New Hampshire GO-NORTH Rural Primary Care Access funding. The RFA supports rural primary care transformation through technology-enabled care, telehealth, remote patient monitoring, interoperability, chronic-disease management, value-based care and sustainable regional delivery models. Initial applications are due October 15, 2026 at 5:00 PM ET, followed by rolling review while funds remain.

FundingApproximately $15.5 million total expected to be awarded. Individual award amounts are not fixed; FHC may partially fund requests based on merit, scope, feasibility, impact and available funds. Multi-year continuation may be available contingent on GO-NORTH authorization and satisfactory performance.
DeadlineInitial application deadline: October 15, 2026 at 5:00 PM ET. Rolling applications accepted afterward while funds remain; FHC may close or pause the rolling window once funds are committed.
Required next actionFor the initial cohort, submit by October 15, 2026 at 5:00 PM ET. Confirm current applicant eligibility, workplan and budget requirements, the care-transformation model, sustainability expectations, and any current equipment-approval or application-control requirements in the latest FHC materials before filing.
Active Atlas Opportunity Score 98/100
Verified September 25, 2026

CRISP

Maryland Rural Health Connectivity Program (CRISP RHCP)

Maryland's Rural Health Connectivity Program provides up to $40,000 per eligible organization to help rural HIPAA-covered healthcare providers connect certified EHR systems to CRISP through onboarding, ADT and CCD data feeds, InContext access, and provider-based milestone payments. Funding is available first-come, first-served while funds remain.

FundingUp to $40,000 per eligible organization: $2,000 for prerequisite onboarding, $7,500 for an ADT feed, $7,500 for a CCD feed, $8,000 for CRISP InContext, plus $500 per eligible FTE provider up to $15,000.
DeadlineRolling — first-come, first-served while funds remain
Required next actionComplete the CRISP Rural Health Connectivity Program intake form immediately; confirm the organization is a HIPAA-covered provider physically located in rural Maryland or serving a patient population where the majority of patients are from rural Maryland; confirm the certified EHR can electronically submit encounter and clinical data to CRISP; complete required CRISP participation, privacy, lab-release, training, W-9 and patient-panel onboarding steps; identify which new ADT, CCD and/or InContext milestones the organization can implement; and maintain funded data feeds for at least one year.
Active - Open Until Funds Exhausted Atlas Opportunity Score 98/100
Verified September 20, 2026

Kentucky Cabinet for Health and Family Services

Kentucky RHT Rooted in Health — Definitive Mobile Dental Services

Kentucky Rural Health Transformation funding for nonprofit organizations delivering definitive mobile dental care in rural communities. The original receipt deadline was June 12, 2026, but Team Kentucky explicitly states that this opportunity remains open during the current budget period until funds are exhausted.

FundingAward amounts vary based on proposed budgets, geography, service volume and clinical scope; the RFA does not state a fixed individual award ceiling.
DeadlineOriginal receipt deadline June 12, 2026; current Team Kentucky RHT page states the opportunity remains open during this budget period until funds are exhausted
Required next actionVerify applicant nonprofit eligibility and demonstrated mobile-dental operating capacity, use the current RFA and budget template, and submit promptly because Kentucky states the opportunity remains open only until current budget-period funds are exhausted.
Closed — October 6, 2026 deadline passed Atlas Opportunity Score 98/100
Verified October 6, 2026

Virginia Department of Health

Virginia RHTP Innovative Maternal Care RFA 2026

The Virginia Department of Health (VDH) has opened the Virginia Rural Health Transformation Program (RHTP) Innovative Maternal Care Request for Applications, reference VDH-26-705-0387. The RFA was issued September 4, 2026 and supports community-driven projects that improve prenatal, postpartum and related maternal healthcare access for rural Virginians. Funding and Deadline VDH anticipates approximately $11.6 million in […]

FundingApproximately $11.6 million total; individual awards $50,000-$1,000,000
DeadlineOctober 6, 2026 at 5:00 PM. The RFA labels the deadline EST, while VDH’s current Rural Health Transformation page labels it ET. Applicants should follow the eVA portal clock and any later official addendum.
Required next actionDo not submit to this cycle unless VDH or eVA publishes an official reopening or extension. Monitor for award notices, amendments, or a successor Innovative Maternal Care cycle.
Closed — application deadline passed July 6, 2026 Atlas Opportunity Score 97/100
Verified October 1, 2026

Kentucky Cabinet for Health and Family Services

Kentucky RHT Rapid Response to Recovery: Telebehavioral Health Support

Kentucky Rural Health Transformation funding of up to $500,000 per applicant for nonprofit behavioral health organizations serving Eastern Kentucky to expand telebehavioral health access; applications are accepted on a rolling basis, with later applications subject to funding availability.

FundingUp to $500,000 per applicant for Budget Period 1; later-year federal funding is anticipated with a 1:1 non-Federal match model, subject to future program terms.
DeadlineRolling / late consideration. The RFA cover and current Kentucky RHT page state July 6, 2026, while the RFA timeline and application instructions state July 3, 2026 for Budget Period 1. The controlling materials do not publish a cutoff time or time zone. Later applications may be considered subject to funding availability.
Required next actionMonitor Kentucky Rural Health Transformation grant postings for a new telebehavioral health round or formal extension. Do not prepare a new application against the expired July 6, 2026 solicitation.
Open - Rolling / Year 1 Funding Not Guaranteed Atlas Opportunity Score 96/100
Verified October 7, 2026

Kentucky RHT Rooted in Health — Rural Dental Access Program

Kentucky Rural Health Transformation funding for local health departments or authorized contractors to establish or expand public health dental hygiene teams, school-based preventive dental services, long-term-care oral-health services, and teledentistry-enabled care. The original Year 1 application period has passed, but Kentucky states applications will continue to be considered on a rolling basis; Year 1 funding is not guaranteed.

FundingEstimated $470,000 per FY2027 program; approximately five programs anticipated, but award amounts may vary based on proposed budget and funding availability.
DeadlineOriginal Year 1 priority window ended April 2026; current Kentucky sources state applications will be considered on a rolling basis and Year 1 funding is not guaranteed. No later fixed closing date/time/time zone is currently published.
Required next actionConfirm current funding availability and applicant eligibility as a Kentucky local health department or authorized contractor; recheck the RFA, official budget template and any amendments before preparing or submitting an application.
Active - closes October 30, 2026; no exact closing time published Atlas Opportunity Score 96/100
Verified October 3, 2026

Georgia Board of Health Care Workforce (GBHCW)

Georgia GREAT Health Rural Graduate Medical Education Development Grant Program 2026

Opportunity Overview The Georgia Board of Health Care Workforce (GBHCW) is accepting Year 1 applications for the GREAT Health Rural Graduate Medical Education Development Grant Program. The program supports development and expansion of graduate medical education in rural Georgia, with priority specialties including family medicine, internal medicine, pediatrics, OB/GYN, general surgery, geriatrics, and psychiatry. Funding […]

FundingUp to $3,000,000 per award, subject to final budget and scope approval; at least two awards are anticipated.
DeadlineOctober 30, 2026. Extended from October 15, 2026. The current official GBHCW funding page does not publish an exact closing clock time or deadline time zone.
Required next actionReview the current official GREAT Health program materials for eligibility, program standards, required documentation, funding terms, and current deadline details before relying on this record.
Active - controlling RFA verified; applications close October 1 at 7:00 AM ET Atlas Opportunity Score 96/100
Verified September 30, 2026

Pennsylvania Department of Health

Pennsylvania RHTP Quality Investment Program (QIP) — Long-Term Care Workforce, Technology & Resident Well-Being (RFA 67-212)

Pennsylvania's controlling RFA 67-212 states approximately $12 million for the Long-Term Care Quality Investment Program, with awards up to $2,500 per licensed bed and $250,000 per facility. Track 4 expressly supports telehealth consultation equipment and virtual-visit/resident vital-monitoring equipment, creating a strong N9+ pathway. Applications are due October 1, 2026 at 7:00 AM ET, as stated in controlling RFA 67-212. The separate public RHTP summary currently lists approximately $2.75 million, but the eMarketplace solicitation states the RFA controls conflicts.

FundingControlling RFA 67-212 states approximately $12 million in Quality Investment Program funding. Pennsylvania DHS's RHTP summary page currently states approximately $2.75 million; because eMarketplace expressly states that conflicts are resolved in favor of the solicitation itself, Atlas treats the approximately $12 million figure in RFA 67-212 as controlling unless the Department formally amends or clarifies it. Maximum award: $2,500 per licensed bed, up to $250,000 per facility; approximately 48–100 awards anticipated.
DeadlineOctober 1, 2026 at 7:00 AM ET, as stated in controlling RFA 67-212. RFA questions were due September 16, 2026 at 12:00 PM ET.
Required next actionUse RFA 67-212 and formally issued eMarketplace addenda as controlling. Verify facility eligibility, active Commonwealth SAP vendor registration, clean Contractor Responsibility Program status, licensed-bed count, required attestations and resident/family involvement. Select the strongest eligible track and obtain required quotes before submission. Track 4.A expressly supports telehealth consultation equipment up to $25,000 and Track 4.D supports virtual-visit software/equipment and resident vital-monitoring equipment up to $25,000. Applications must be received by October 1, 2026 at 7:00 AM ET.
Active Atlas Opportunity Score 96/100
20 days leftVerified October 6, 2026

Utah RHTP RISE Initiative 2.4 — Expand Non-GME Rural Healthcare Pipeline

Utah's Rural Health Transformation Program is accepting RISE Initiative 2.4 applications through October 29, 2026 at 5:00 PM MDT. The opportunity supports rural non-GME healthcare workforce training, career ladders, apprenticeships and internships through required education-employer consortia.

FundingUtah's official table lists up to $3,000,000 in Year 1 funding and up to $10,000,000 total anticipated funding. The public table does not state an anticipated number of awards or a separate per-recipient ceiling.
DeadlineOctober 29, 2026 at 5:00 PM MDT
Required next actionOpen the Talent Ready Utah electronic application packet; confirm all match/cost-share, allowable-cost, registration, form, attachment, procurement/vendor, reference and submission requirements; build the required education/training-plus-rural-healthcare-employer consortium; document employer demand and measurable credential/employment outcomes; submit written questions by September 18, 2026 and the complete application by October 29, 2026 at 5:00 PM MDT.
Closed Atlas Opportunity Score 95/100
Verified October 5, 2026

Kentucky Cabinet for Health and Family Services

Kentucky RHT Rapid Response to Recovery: CMHC Support

<p>Kentucky Rural Health Transformation rolling funding for Kentucky’s Community Mental Health Centers to strengthen behavioral-health crisis response. The controlling RFA expressly states applications are considered on a rolling basis; BP1 dates conflict between the RFA and current CHFS landing page, and no fixed later cutoff or closing time is published.</p>

FundingAnticipated budget ceiling approximately $800,000-$1.2 million for eastern Kentucky CMHCs supporting both focus areas; approximately $400,000 for first-responder-training-only requests. Final awards vary by scope and may be negotiated.
DeadlineClosed. Current Kentucky RHT application page lists July 6, 2026 as the CMHC Support deadline.
Required next actionTreat the opportunity as closed unless Kentucky formally reopens or reissues it. Monitor the current RHT application page for award, amendment, or successor-cycle information.
Closed Atlas Opportunity Score 95/100
Verified October 1, 2026

Alabama Department of Economic and Community Affairs (ADECA)

Alabama ARC Annual Area Development Grants — FY 2027

ADECA has opened Alabama's ARC Annual Area Development FY 2027 cycle for qualifying Appalachian Alabama projects. Applications are due September 25, 2026 at 12:00 p.m.; the current application page does not state a time zone. Healthcare, telehealth, behavioral health, education and infrastructure projects can align strongly with Alabama ARC priorities.

FundingAlabama's published ARC strategy lists ceilings of $500,000 construction, $350,000 non-construction, and $50,000 planning, with possible exceptions; applicants should reconfirm the applicable FY 2027 ceiling because the current application page links an older ceiling memo.
DeadlineSeptember 25, 2026 at 12:00 p.m. The current ADECA application page does not specify a time zone.
Required next actionClosed. Watch for the next official cycle.
Active Atlas Opportunity Score 94/100
20 days leftVerified October 6, 2026

Utah RHTP RISE Initiative 2.3 — Grow Our Own Rural Health Pipeline

Utah's Rural Health Transformation Program is accepting RISE Initiative 2.3 applications through October 29, 2026 at 5:00 PM MDT. The opportunity supports K-12-to-healthcare workforce pathways in rural Utah and requires a consortium with an education partner and rural healthcare employer/provider.

FundingUtah's official table lists up to $4,000,000 in Year 1 funding and up to $20,000,000 total anticipated funding. The public table does not state an anticipated number of awards or a separate per-recipient ceiling.
DeadlineOctober 29, 2026 at 5:00 PM MDT
Required next actionConfirm the current Utah RHTP application requirements, build the required education and rural-healthcare-employer consortium, document rural geography and measurable pathway outcomes, and submit by October 29, 2026 at 5:00 PM MDT.
Closed — September 28, 2026 LOI deadline passed; no new LOIs for this cycle Atlas Opportunity Score 94/100
Verified September 28, 2026

Tennessee Rural Health Care Center of Excellence

Tennessee Rural Health Care Center of Excellence Clinical Practice Transformation Planning and Implementation Grants — 2026 LOI

The Tennessee Rural Health Care Center of Excellence at UT Health Sciences is accepting second-cycle Letters of Intent for rural Clinical Practice Transformation planning and implementation grants focused on operational excellence, technology implementation, or shared services and regional transformation. The Center homepage and dedicated RFP page now both state September 28, 2026. Neither publishes an exact closing time or time zone, so applicant outreach remains withheld until those submission controls and applicant-level qualification are verified.

FundingThe Center's current second-cycle announcement states $1.75 million in total cycle funding for providers or organizations that best meet the grant criteria. Per-applicant minimum, maximum, award range, and match/cost-share requirements are not published on the public RFP page.
DeadlineSeptember 28, 2026. The dedicated RFP page and Center homepage now agree on the date. Neither publishes an exact closing clock time or time zone, so outreach remains fail closed pending that verification.
Required next actionSubmit the LOI through InfoReady by September 28, 2026. Verify the portal cutoff because the public RFP does not state a closing time or time zone. Include the required project summary, rural-health experience, applicant biosketch, budget range, outcomes, partners, and sustainability information.
Open — applications due October 15, 2026 at 11:59 PM CT Atlas Opportunity Score 94/100
Verified September 29, 2026

Oklahoma State Department of Education (OSDE)

Oklahoma ROOTS Competitive Grant — Rural Opportunities for Optimal Transformation in Students’ Health, Year 2

Oklahoma's Year 2 ROOTS grant will support 60 rural PK-12 schools with professional development, mentoring and up to $10,000 for approved equipment to strengthen physical education, fitness and wellness.

FundingUp to $10,000 per selected rural PK-12 school for approved equipment, plus professional development and mentoring. OSDE states that 60 rural schools will be selected for the 12-month November 2026 through October 2027 grant period.
DeadlineOctober 15, 2026, at 11:59 PM CT.
Required next actionConfirm the school site is in an eligible rural Oklahoma community and secure both site administrator and PE teacher approval before applying. Review the current Year 2 ROOTS requirements, define the physical education, fitness or wellness barrier to address with OSDE-approved equipment, and confirm readiness for the required coaching, professional development, OAHPERD convention training, book study and communities of practice. Submit the OSDE Year 2 application by October 15, 2026 at 11:59 PM CT.
Active — applications due September 30, 2026 at 4:30 PM CT Atlas Opportunity Score 94/100
Verified September 27, 2026

Minnesota Department of Health (MDH)

Minnesota FY2027 Site-Based Clinical Training Grant Program

Minnesota Department of Health has $3.451 million available for site-based clinical training, with FY2027 priorities focused on rural primary care and oral health. Applications are due September 30, 2026 at 4:30 PM CT.

Funding$3.451 million available for FY2027; awards are formula-based and the state does not publish an estimated award count or maximum on the program page
DeadlineSeptember 30, 2026 at 4:30 PM CT
Required next actionConfirm the clinical training site is actively enrolled in the Minnesota Health Care Program and has a valid NPI, verify the site's fiscal-year 2025 clinical training data and alignment with the rural primary care or oral-health priorities, review the MERC application workflow and SBCT guidance, and complete the application in the MERC Online Portal by 4:30 PM CT on September 30.
Closed to new applications - controlling RFA deadline passed October 2, 2026 at 5:00 PM ET; the GO-NORTH program page still displays the opportunity link as Live. Atlas Opportunity Score 93/100
Verified October 5, 2026

New Hampshire GO-NORTH Support for Youth and Adult Career Exploration in Healthcare and Allied Health

$350,000 GO-NORTH opportunity for New Hampshire organizations to build or expand rural youth healthcare and allied health career exploration, including clinical simulations and experiential learning.

FundingPublished award range $5,000-$50,000; $50,000 targeted award amount; $350,000 total award pool; approximately 7-20 awards anticipated.
DeadlineFriday, October 2, 2026 at 5:00 PM ET
Required next actionThe controlling RFA deadline was October 2, 2026 at 5:00 PM ET and late applications were not to be considered. Treat this cycle as closed to new submissions, monitor the GO-NORTH page for a successor round, and preserve the rural-eligibility, participant, budget, and reporting requirements for future-cycle screening.
Open — applications due October 30, 2026 at 4:30 PM CT Atlas Opportunity Score 93/100
21 days leftVerified September 29, 2026

Minnesota Department of Health (MDH)

Minnesota FY2027 Rural Residency Training Grant Program

Minnesota's Rural Family Medicine Residency Grant opens its Letter of Intent window September 1, 2026, with approximately $1 million available for three to four grantees and up to $400,000 for each new residency position. LOIs are due September 30 at 4:30 PM CT and full applications are due October 30.

FundingApproximately $2,000,000 available for up to 2-3 grantees. Maximums listed by MDH: medical planning/development $250,000 per year; medical sustaining $225,000 per resident per year; psychology planning/development $150,000 per year; psychology sustaining $150,000 per resident per year.
DeadlineOctober 30, 2026 at 4:30 PM CT. Current MDH Open Grant Opportunities page lists no intent-to-apply deadline.
Required next actionReview the current RFP and ORHPC portal instructions for all eligibility conditions, required preliminary steps, attachments, match or cost-share terms, allowable and ineligible costs, scoring, and amendments. Confirm whether the request is for planning/development or sustainability funding and submit the complete application through the ORHPC Grants Portal by October 30, 2026 at 4:30 PM CT.