RHTP Specialty and Acute Care Bundle (Bundle Two)

Summary

The RHTP Specialty and Acute Care Bundle (Bundle Two) strengthens rural specialty/acute capacity, requiring participation in HIE, diagnostic support, and implementation of at least one lead telehealth model (such as specialty access, eICU, telestroke, or behavioral health telehealth), with specific attention to Initiatives 4, 5, 6, 7, 13, and 14 as outlined in the RFA. Projects must support eligible rural communities across defined regions.

Eligibility

Eligible applicants include for-profit and not-for-profit Florida health care providers, community organizations, non-clinical entities, regional networks/consortia, and other qualified entities located in or actively serving patients in eligible rural communities. Applicants must meet baseline organizational eligibility requirements (see RFA Section 5.1, Addenda) and propose projects aligned with RHTP goals.

Requirements Checklist

• Serve eligible rural communities (Super Regions as most recently defined in Addendum 2) and comply with RHTP priorities; at least Initiatives 13 and 14 plus one of 4, 5, 6, or 7 required.
• Applications must be submitted per RFA and all addenda instructions.
• Comply with federal funding and allowable use requirements (e.g., no direct clinical salaries, renovation caps, capital expenditures per RFA and addenda).
• Must submit all required attachments and response forms.

Required attachments

• Attachment I – RHTP Standard Terms and Administrative Requirements
• Attachment II – Required Applicant Response Documents
• Attachment III – Notice of Award
• Attachment IV – Agency Standard Grant Agreement
• Attachment V – Reviewer Evaluation Rubric

Submission Instructions

Email application packages to RHTPApplications@ahca.myflorida.com by deadline. Issuance/notification and Q&A via MyFloridaMarketPlace Vendor Information Portal and RHTP website links.

Source Documents

What changed

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1. Status changedJun 15, 2026

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2. First trackedMay 1, 2026
3. First trackedMay 1, 2026
4. First trackedApr 30, 2026
5. First trackedApr 30, 2026