Utah RHTP SHIFT 3.4 — New Models of Care

Utah DHHS is accepting applications through September 1, 2026 for SHIFT 3.4 New Models of Care, a Rural Health Transformation Program opportunity supporting innovative rural care models in mobile care, transportation, prevention, chronic disease, behavioral health, cancer care, maternal and child health, and care coordination. Utah lists up to $10 million in Year 1 funding with 12 awards anticipated.

FundingUp to $10,000,000 in Year 1 funding; 12 awards anticipated. Utah's public funding table does not state a fixed per-award ceiling.

DeadlineSeptember 1, 2026 at 5:00 PM MT

Last verifiedAugust 30, 2026

Required next actionReview the Aug. 25 DHHS Q&A before any vendor budgeting. Applicant-facing outreach is permitted only while at least 48 hours remain before September 1, 2026 at 5:00 PM MT. Verify the vendor/subcontractor geography rule and exact N9+ cost category; do not assume a Florida-based Dr. Miltie vendor is eligible.

Broad Eligibility

Applicants must be recognized for-profit, nonprofit, governmental/public, or tribal/tribal organizations in Utah or an eligible border state (Arizona, Colorado, Idaho, or Nevada) serving Utah communities. Applicants must document legal standing, remain eligible for federal and state funding, and attest to registering as an active Utah State Purchasing vendor within 14 business days of a Notice of Intent to Award.

Atlas Analysis

Atlas Opportunity Score 98/100 for eligible rural Utah applicants. N9+ Direct Vendor Fit is now 30/100 after the Aug. 25, 2026 DHHS Q&A. The RFGA supports innovative technology-enabled rural care and contemplates software, technology systems, physical assets and equipment setup, but Category J capital/infrastructure including equipment upgrades is prohibited. More importantly for Dr. Miltie capture, DHHS states that every contracted entity, vendor, sub-awardee and service provider receiving grant funds must be physically located or headquartered in Utah or an eligible border county/agency in Arizona, Colorado, Idaho or Nevada. Do not assume a Florida-based Dr. Miltie vendor path is eligible. A compliant local operating presence or other expressly allowable vendor structure must be verified before N9+ is budgeted or represented as a funded vendor.

Source verificationOfficial government source · dhhs.utah.govAtlas last verified this record August 30, 2026. Always use the funder's current application materials, amendments and portal instructions as the controlling source.View source and application materials ↗