Ohio Department of Health · Posted April 13, 2026
Official source: odh.ohio.gov · Source last checked May 1, 2026
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Application Due
June 16, 2026
Q&A Deadline
June 9, 2026
The Ohio Department of Health is soliciting proposals for the Rural Health Transformation Program’s Healthier Ohio Initiatives: Preventing and Addressing Chronic Disease (Track One) (DOH59808). This program supports evidence-based projects spanning up to 73 non-urban Ohio counties, with a focus on chronic disease prevention and management, particularly targeting diabetes and hypertension. Funded activities must advance innovative clinical, workforce, and technology strategies—such as Lifestyle Medicine training focusing on optimal nutrition, physical activity, sleep, stress management, social connectedness, and substance avoidance; establishment of coordinated, multidisciplinary care teams; use of FDA-approved remote patient monitoring and interoperable digital health tools; and strengthened outreach through community health workers and educators. Subrecipients must implement robust patient cohort tracking for diabetes and hypertension indicators and provide regular performance reporting. The total project funding is up to $14.6 million, with a maximum of $200,000 per clinic. The opportunity is designed to build sustainable capacity and holistic, innovative care infrastructure for rural communities—prioritizing both individual clinic and multi-clinic networks to reduce health disparities and improve population health outcomes.
Eligible applicants include state-level associations, regional collaboratives or health systems (with multiple locations), individual hospitals, health centers and clinics, and other organizations with experience in Ohio rural health initiatives. Eligible organizations may include state, local, and Indian Tribal Governments; institutions of higher education; non-profit organizations (including faith-based, community-based, and tribal organizations); and hospitals. Applicants must have at least three years’ experience managing/implementing chronic disease prevention/management initiatives in Ohio non-urban communities. Preference is given to independent rural-based applicants and those located in rural Ohio with relevant affiliation agreements. See RFP Section 2.1.1 for full details.
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Email applications to Procurement@odh.ohio.gov with 'DOH 59808 Proposal_ENTITY NAME' in the subject line. Clearly label and attach each required application component (technical, cost, forms) as specified in the RFP.
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Application #: DOH59808
Reference: SUBRECIPIENT REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL
Program: Rural Health Transformation Program: Healthier Ohio Initiatives (Preventing and Addressing Chronic Disease) Track One
Match: Not required; no mandatory match specified in RFP
Performance: 07/01/2026 – 06/30/2027 (initial term); up to four additional years of renewal possible (not to exceed 06/30/2031)
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Portal: https://odh.ohio.gov/about-us/funding-opportunities/sfy-27/doh59808
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Procurement
Procurement@odh.ohio.gov
RFP questions
Reference 'DOH 59808 Inquiry' in subject line (submit by 06/09/2026, 3:00 PM ET)
Primary Opportunity contact
See Section VIII of RFP DOH59808
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