State of Vermont Agency of Human Services · Posted June 19, 2026
Official source: vermontbusinessregistry.com · Source last checked June 20, 2026
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Application Due
August 17, 2026
Q&A Deadline
June 26, 2026
The program aims to strengthen rural health care delivery through minor physical renovations and refurbishments, enabling network and workforce enhancements, technology advancement only as part of facility upgrades, and improved access for Vermonters. Eligible projects support service realignment, shared operations, and integrated care delivery envisioned under Vermont’s regionalization strategy. Upgrades must comply with federal and state requirements, including safety standards, building codes (ADA Accessibility Standards), and reporting. Year 1 grants support expenditures within the grant period. Funding restrictions exclude pre-award costs, construction/expansion, demolition, cosmetic upgrades that materially increase property value, and supplanting existing funding.
Eligible applicants are hospitals and nonhospital providers physically located in Vermont, including but not limited to primary care and specialty care practices, home health and hospice agencies, skilled nursing and long-term care providers, adult day centers, mental health and substance use disorder providers, and community retail pharmacies. Providers located in rural ZIP codes (Appendix B Table 1) are eligible. Federally Qualified Health Centers (FQHCs), home health and hospice agencies, and community mental health centers in non-rural/urban ZIP codes (Appendix B Table 2) are also eligible. Applicants must have full SAM registration and a valid Unique Entity Identifier (UEI) to be eligible.
Required attachments
Submit the online application form using the Vermont Business Registry portal and email required attachments to ahs.contracts@vermont.gov with subject: “Facility Upgrades Grant Application, [Organization Name]”.
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Application Prep
Application #: RHT_AHSCO_009_FY26
Reference: Subrecipient activity #2
Program: Rural Health Transformation Program
Match: Not required (per NOFO, 100% CMS/HHS funded)
Performance: Round 1: September 1, 2026 – July 30, 2027 (11 months); Round 2: October 1, 2026 – July 30, 2027 (10 months); up to four 1-year option-period extensions possible with AHS/CMS approval
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Contact
State Contact
Amber Thomas
State Contact Email
ahs.contracts@vermont.gov
Application Posted
2026-06-19
Deadline for Questions
2026-06-26
Application Deadline Round 1
2026-07-17
Application Deadline Round 2
2026-08-17
Commencement of Grant Agreement Round 1
2026-09-01
Commencement of Grant Agreement Round 2
2026-10-01
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