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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 14, 2026
Verified records145
Active opportunities55
Top opportunity score99/100
States represented42

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Expired — September 8, 2026 deadline passed; no extension verified Atlas Opportunity Score 96/100
Verified September 10, 2026

Idaho Department of Health and Welfare

Idaho RHTP Diabetes Prevention and Management

Idaho DHW is accepting applications for a statewide Diabetes Prevention and Management initiative serving rural, frontier and underserved communities. Up to $2 million is available, with approximately $1 million to $2 million per award and applications due September 8, 2026.

Funding$2,000,000 total; approximately $1,000,000-$2,000,000 per award, with 1-2 subawards anticipated.
DeadlineSeptember 8, 2026; the current public funding index does not state a submission time.
Required next actionDo not initiate a new 2026 application or new applicant outreach. Monitor Idaho DHW for an explicit extension, reopening, award announcement, or successor cycle; continue support only for applicants that submitted on time or were already engaged before the cutoff.
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
15 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; the written-question deadline passed September 18, 2026; submit the complete application by October 29, 2026 at 5:00 PM MDT.
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.
Closed Atlas Opportunity Score 95/100
Verified August 29, 2026

Washington State Health Care Authority

Washington RHTP Rural Hospitals: Maternal, Emergency & Specialty Services

Washington HCA's Rural Health Transformation RFA 2026HCA14 for rural hospitals closed September 3, 2026 at 2:00 PM Pacific Time under Amendment 1. Atlas preserves the $9.5 million-per-year maternal, emergency, specialty, and remote-monitoring intelligence for award tracking and future RHTP planning.

Funding$9.5 million per year statewide
DeadlineSeptember 3, 2026 at 2:00 PM PT
Required next actionUse the current amended HCA application package and submit to the RFA coordinator by September 3, 2026 at 2:00 PM PT; the HCA bids and contracts materials are controlling.
Closed Atlas Opportunity Score 95/100
Verified August 29, 2026

Iowa Department of Health and Human Services

Iowa Healthy Hometowns Maternal Health Hub and Spoke Program

Iowa Healthy Hometowns funding to sustain and expand rural maternal healthcare through statewide hubs, expanded hub capacity, and networks of maternal-care spoke hospitals.

FundingAward structure governed by RFP; IowaGrants lists no preset award range
DeadlineClosed September 1, 2026 at 12:00 PM CT; the mandatory Letter of Intent was due August 10, 2026.
Required next actionProceed only if the mandatory August 10 Letter of Intent was submitted on time; LOI-qualified applicants must submit the full Maternal Health Hub and Spoke application in IowaGrants by September 1, 2026 at 12:00 PM CT.
Expired Atlas Opportunity Score 95/100
Verified September 1, 2026

Trillium Health Resources

North Carolina NC ROOTS Regions 2 & 5 — Food Is Medicine Program Expansion

The 2026 NC ROOTS Food Is Medicine Program Expansion RFA for Regions 2 and 5 closed August 31. Atlas is retaining it as rural nutrition, chronic-disease and NCCARE360 successor-funding intelligence.

FundingRegional NC ROOTS subaward funding. Trillium's public Region 2 and Region 5 pages do not state the per-award ceiling; applicants should use the controlling RFA details and Q&A for the exact budget limit.
DeadlineClosed August 31, 2026. Award notification is expected in September or October 2026.
Required next actionDo not submit to the closed 2026 round. Monitor Trillium Health Resources for September/October award announcements and successor NC ROOTS opportunities involving Food Is Medicine, nutrition access, chronic-disease management and NCCARE360-enabled care coordination.
Expired — September 8, 2026 deadline passed; no extension verified Atlas Opportunity Score 95/100
Verified September 10, 2026

Idaho Department of Health and Welfare

Idaho RHTP Cognitive Health Workforce Response Network

Idaho DHW is seeking one or two organizations to build a statewide network that strengthens rural healthcare teams' ability to recognize cognitive decline, deliver dementia-capable care, engage family caregivers and connect patients with healthcare and community resources. Awards range from $500,000 to $2 million and applications are due September 8, 2026.

Funding$2,000,000 total; approximately $500,000-$2,000,000 per award, with 1-2 subawards anticipated.
DeadlineSeptember 8, 2026; the public opportunity summaries do not state a submission time.
Required next actionDo not initiate a new 2026 application or new applicant outreach. Monitor Idaho DHW for an explicit extension, reopening, award announcement, or successor cycle; continue support only for applicants that submitted on time or were already engaged before the cutoff.
Closed Atlas Opportunity Score 95/100
Verified September 18, 2026

Idaho Department of Health and Welfare

Idaho RHTP Substance Use Disorder Prevention

The September 18, 2026 at 5:00 PM Mountain Time application deadline has passed. Atlas no longer treats this as an active funding opportunity; preserve existing records and submission evidence, but do not initiate new outreach or new package work unless Idaho DHW reopens or amends the solicitation.

Funding$400,000 total; approximately $100,000-$400,000 per award, with 1-4 subawards anticipated.
DeadlineSeptember 18, 2026 at 5:00 PM MT
Required next actionDeadline passed September 18, 2026 at 5:00 PM Mountain Time. Do not initiate new applicant outreach or new package production. Preserve canonical CRM, WorkDrive, website, package, and sent-email records; verify any existing submission evidence and monitor only for an issuer reopening, amendment, award notice, or applicant response.
Closed Atlas Opportunity Score 95/100
Verified September 18, 2026

Idaho Department of Health and Welfare

Idaho RHTP Behavioral Health Prevention

The September 18, 2026 at 5:00 PM Mountain Time application deadline has passed. Atlas no longer treats this as an active funding opportunity; preserve existing records and submission evidence, but do not initiate new outreach or new package work unless Idaho DHW reopens or amends the solicitation.

Funding$400,000 total; approximately $100,000-$200,000 per award, with 2-4 subawards anticipated.
DeadlineSeptember 18, 2026 at 5:00 PM MT
Required next actionDeadline passed September 18, 2026 at 5:00 PM Mountain Time. Do not initiate new applicant outreach or new package production. Preserve canonical CRM, WorkDrive, website, package, and sent-email records; verify any existing submission evidence and monitor only for an issuer reopening, amendment, award notice, or applicant response.
Closed Atlas Opportunity Score 95/100
Verified September 15, 2026

Montana Department of Public Health and Human Services (DPHHS)

Montana DPHHS Community Integrated Health Pilot Site Grant – FY26

Open Montana DPHHS FY26 Community Integrated Health Pilot Site Grant for rural serving EMS agencies. The controlling application expressly permits approved FTE, equipment, supplies, travel and technology related to the approved CIH scope. Portal available through September 15, 2026.

FundingNot stated in the controlling application currently accessible to Atlas; do not infer
DeadlineSeptember 15, 2026 at 5:00 PM MDT, verified from the controlling State of Montana Submittable portal timestamp (2026-09-15 23:00:00Z).
Required next actionClosed September 15, 2026 at 5:00 PM MDT. Do not begin or continue new applicant outreach. Preserve this canonical record for history and monitor the Montana DPHHS Rural Health Transformation Program for successor CIH or EMS opportunities.
Closed - deadline passed September 11, 2026 at 5:00 PM MDT Atlas Opportunity Score 95/100
Verified September 12, 2026

Idaho Department of Health and Welfare

Idaho Heart Disease & Stroke Prevention Health System Funding Opportunity

Idaho DHW offered $20,000-$80,000 to up to three eligible Idaho health clinics or systems for evidence-based cardiovascular disease strategies. This cycle closed September 11, 2026 at 5:00 PM MDT. Idaho DHW also confirmed that equipment or medical equipment, including the combined N9+ connected-device/supporting-platform request, is unallowable under this solicitation.

Funding$20,000-$80,000 for the first year; up to three health clinics or systems anticipated.
DeadlineSeptember 11, 2026 at 5:00 PM MDT.
Required next actionClosed to new submissions. Preserve historical correspondence and records. Do not initiate new outreach, resend prior outreach solely for QA repair, or budget N9+ device/equipment/supporting-platform costs under this cycle.
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.
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 94/100
Verified September 2, 2026

Virginia Health Care Foundation

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
Required next actionClosed. The Provider Interoperability application period ended August 31, 2026 at 5:00 PM ET. Atlas is retaining the verified record for planning and related-opportunity discovery.
Closed Atlas Opportunity Score 94/100
Verified August 29, 2026

Iowa Department of Health and Human Services

Iowa Healthy Hometowns Communities of Care Co-Location Program

Iowa Healthy Hometowns funding for rural co-location sites where multiple distinct healthcare and social-service providers deliver coordinated services in one location.

FundingAward structure governed by RFP; IowaGrants lists no preset award range
DeadlineClosed September 1, 2026 at 12:00 PM CT; the mandatory Letter of Intent was due August 10, 2026 at 4:00 PM CT.
Required next actionProceed only if the mandatory August 10 Letter of Intent was submitted on time; LOI-qualified applicants must submit the full Co-Location application in IowaGrants by September 1, 2026 at 12:00 PM CT.
Closed Atlas Opportunity Score 94/100
Verified September 14, 2026

Virginia Foundation for Community College Education

Virginia Homegrown Health Heroes: Allied Health Degrees

Virginia Rural Health Transformation funding for 18 rural-serving community colleges to expand high-demand allied health programs through instructors, hub-and-spoke partnerships, a shared mobile training lab, equipment, technology upgrades, and rural recruitment.

Funding$4.4 million total; $50,000 to $2.5 million per award
DeadlineSeptember 14, 2026 at 5:00 PM ET
Required next actionApplication deadline passed September 14, 2026 at 5:00 PM ET. Treat RFA #2 as closed. Do not initiate new outreach or represent the application as still open; preserve the record for historical intelligence and monitor VFCCE for a future round, amendment, or reopening.
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.
Expired Atlas Opportunity Score 94/100
Verified September 11, 2026

Minnesota Department of Health (MDH)

Minnesota RHTP Rural Maternity Care System Analysis — SWIFT 2000018576

Minnesota Department of Health is seeking an experienced vendor to analyze the financial and operational sustainability of rural maternity care and develop recommendations that will inform future pilot grants for hospitals and health systems. Responses are due September 11, 2026 at 12:00 PM CT.

FundingContract value is not stated on the public MDH solicitation summary. The procurement is part of Minnesota's Rural Health Transformation Program, supported by a $193,090,618.14 CMS/HHS Budget Period 1 award; that statewide award is not the contract ceiling. Bidders should verify all pricing requirements in SWIFT Event 2000018576 and the official cost proposal.
DeadlineSeptember 11, 2026 at 12:00 PM CT. Questions are due August 31, 2026 at 12:00 PM CT. Submission is through the Minnesota Supplier Portal under SWIFT Event 2000018576.
Required next actionThe September 11, 2026 at 12:00 PM CT deadline has passed. No bid-confirmation or submitted-response evidence was located in the canonical WorkDrive opportunity folder during post-close verification. Do not submit or initiate outreach. Preserve the record and monitor MDH/SWIFT for award notices, reopening, amendments, or successor rural-maternity pilot opportunities.