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On September 4, 2026, Alaska DOH issued its fifth round of RHTP Year 1 Notices of Intent to Award, totaling $25.8 million across 32 projects. The overall awarded funding since program launch now exceeds $207 million. Priorities for this cycle include workforce development, care coordination, infrastructure improvements, tech upgrades, and payment model pilots. Event schedule: - Year 1 Funding Webinar - September 11, 2026 - 2:00–3:00 PM - https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_zF2D9I8VR-6LzRmtwcFJuw?utm_medium=email&utm_source=govdelivery

The document is an open solicitation (RFP) from Ohio for the Rural Health Transformation Program focused on oral health and dental access. The application window is from September 1 to October 13, 2026. Key contacts: ruralhealthtransformation@odh.ohio.gov Event schedule: - Application close - 10/13/2026 - 3:00 PM

The Trump Administration announced a $120 million federal investment to expand maternal and infant health services and increase primary care access in rural America through the Rural Health Transformation Program. This reflects a strong federal commitment to improving rural health infrastructure and outcomes.

Washington State received approximately $181 million in the first year of the Rural Health Transformation Program, part of a nationwide $50 billion initiative. The program supports hospitals, clinics, and providers in rural communities, focusing on expanding access, enhancing quality of care, and improving health outcomes. An upcoming webinar will provide updates and highlight how RHT funds are being utilized in rural Washington. Key contacts: HCARuralHealthTransformationProgram@hca.wa.gov Event schedule: - RHT Program Webinar - 09/16/2026 - 1:00 PM - Online webinar (Teams link) - Question Submission Deadline - 09/11/2026

Indiana received a $120 million federal grant through the Rural Health Transformation Program to improve rural healthcare access. This significant funding aims to enhance healthcare delivery and infrastructure in rural areas of the state.

The Tennessee Department of Health announces the first recipients of Rural Health Transformation Program grants, marking the initial funding phase in the state for improving rural health services.

Governor Green announced a $58 million federal RHTP award to improve rural healthcare in Hawaiʻi. The funding supports efforts to strengthen rural health infrastructure and services statewide.

Governor Green announced a $58 million federal investment to enhance rural healthcare across Hawaiʻi. The funding is intended to strengthen healthcare services and infrastructure for rural communities.

North Carolina's Rural Health Transformation Program launched its first Advisory Committee, bringing together over 40 diverse stakeholders to guide rural health efforts. The state awarded over $195,000 to YMCA of Southeastern North Carolina for minority diabetes prevention across nine rural counties. Ongoing grant opportunities, regional ROOTS hub networks, and statewide workforce and technology initiatives are underway to support rural health system transformation. Key contacts: Impact Health; Trillium Health Resources; Vaya Health; UNC Health Event schedule: - First Advisory Committee Meeting - 08/05/2026 - NCDHHS Headquarters, Raleigh

This newsletter from Utah DHHS Primary Care & Rural Health announces updates, recognitions, upcoming webinars, and toolkits for rural health improvement. It highlights Utah's work through the Rural Health Transformation Program (RHTP), driven by new federal legislation, and provides timely information about Medicaid rule changes and engagement opportunities for rural providers and communities. No program-level funding announcements are present. Key contacts: ruralht@utah.gov Event schedule: - Impact Award Nomination Due - 09/15/2026 - NHSC Recertification Deadline - 09/22/2026 - 11:59 PM ET - CDC Webinar: Rural Public Health Success Stories from the Field - 09/15/2026 - 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM ET - Webinar - National Rural Health Day Photo Contest Submission Due - 10/15/2026

Michigan received more than $173 million from CMS for rural health transformation, with targeted investments in workforce, digital infrastructure, broadband, and telehealth. An interagency partnership between MDHHS and LEO is coordinating priorities, funding, and support for subrecipients across the state. CMS completed a site visit to observe implementation, convening with rural hospitals, public health hubs, and community partners. Key contacts: Casey Klein kleinc7@michigan.gov; Sarah Jennings jenningss2@michigan.gov; Kaylen Brooks brooksk22@michigan.gov; Elizabeth Baty batye@michigan.gov Event schedule: - CMS Site Visit to Michigan - 09/01/2026 - Lansing and northwest Michigan

Governor Josh Green announced $58 million in federal funding through RHTP to enhance healthcare access in rural Hawai‘i. The investment supports strengthening rural healthcare infrastructure and improving service delivery.

Hawaiʻi received a $58 million federal investment under the Rural Health Transformation Program to improve access to rural healthcare.