HHS Region 5 · Office of Rural Health and Primary Care
Program Overview
The Minnesota Rural Health Transformation Program, administered by the Department of Health’s Office of Rural Health and Primary Care, is currently implementing structured initiatives supporting rural and Tribal healthcare through recurring grant awards for hospitals, clinics, Tribal Nations, and clinicians. The program’s major focus areas continue to include workforce retention and development—including rural residency and mental health workforce training, loan forgiveness, and clinical training expansion—as well as hospital capital improvement, maternal and behavioral health, telehealth infrastructure, technical assistance, and ongoing program evaluation. Scheduled grant cycles, targeted RFPs with defined eligibility, and event timelines confirm active implementation posture. Current structured plan tracks 5 key initiatives and 10 strategic goals.
County-level estimates averaged across Minnesota — % of adults 18+ unless noted. Delta vs US county average shown in red/green.
pp = percentage points vs US county average
County Drilldown (87)
| County | Pop | Poverty | Uninsured |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hennepin County | 1,269,496 | 10.0% | 5.4% |
| Ramsey County | 542,945 | 12.3% | 8.3% |
| Dakota County | 445,771 | 5.8% | 3.6% |
| Anoka County | 370,349 | 7.0% | 4.8% |
| Washington County | 276,238 | 5.1% | 3.5% |
| St. Louis County | 200,123 | 13.2% | 6.6% |
| Olmsted County | 164,498 | 7.5% | 4.7% |
| Stearns County | 160,865 | 12.9% | 7.6% |
| Scott County | 154,557 | 4.6% | 2.8% |
| Wright County | 148,269 | 5.2% | 3.9% |
| Carver County | 110,041 | 4.4% | 3.0% |
| Sherburne County | 100,560 | 5.1% | 3.1% |
AI source: MN - 2026 - ORHPC Grants and Funding - MN Dept. of Health
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Source: CMS State Data Maps ↗ · checked Nov 11, 2026
Federal awards to date: $383,924,188.85 (Year 1 $193.1M + Year 2 $190.8M)
Initiatives (5)
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1,260,920 rural residents
Minnesota is actively implementing the Rural Health Transformation Program, with multiple grant applications open or upcoming through fiscal year 2027 and recent administrative supplements awarded to support program enhancements. The state has issued RFPs and grants for initiatives across workforce, telehealth, behavioral health, and clinical education, and continues technical assistance to subrecipients. All state opportunities are currently closed, with $393.6M in listed funding and new RFPs expected as existing projects progress. CMS continues to list Minnesota's initiatives at Stage 2 (implementation), with no evidence of scaling to new cohorts. State opportunities: 20 total (20 past/closed), $8.6M listed funding. Key opportunities: Minnesota RHTP Grants – Rural Federally Qualified Health Centers; Rural Health Transformation Program: Child and Adolescent Mental Health Initiatives; Minnesota Rural Health Transformation Program Grants – Rural Hospitals. Strategy alignment: supports workforce, telehealth, prevention priorities.
Minnesota’s RHTP continues its regionally focused, partnership-led transformation administered by the Office of Rural Health and Primary Care, leveraging actionable data, community partnerships, and federal investments. The strategy addresses rural workforce shortages, provider viability, and access gaps through targeted grantmaking, infrastructure upgrades, disease-specific preventive care, stakeholder engagement, and workforce initiatives. Telehealth and technology expansion, outcome measurement, and collaborative care models remain central, closely aligned with CMS requirements and secured federal funding through 2030.
Model
Regional partnership-driven transformation emphasizing rural workforce expansion—via competitive grants for clinical rotations, rural residencies and fellowships, loan forgiveness—integrated care models, telehealth, mobile services, performance measurement, capital and infrastructure grants, and coordinated technical assistance for rural hospitals, clinics, behavioral health, and Tribal provider organizations.
Key Initiatives (5)CMS official list ↗
Supporting activities (17)
• Expand grant-funded rural clinical rotations, fellowships, and rural residency training across health professions, emphasizing accredited partnerships and rural service requirements.
• Implement expanded loan forgiveness and workforce retention programs for rural registered nurses, pharmacists, mental health professionals, public health nurses, and advanced practice providers in nonprofit hospitals and rural areas.
Timeline: 12/29/2025 to 10/30/2030
Community-Based Preventive Care and Chronic Disease Management
Create Regional Care Models to Improve Whole Person Health
Invest in Technology, Infrastructure, and Collaboration for Financial Viability
Recruit and Retain Talent in Rural Communities
Sustain Access to Services to Keep Care Closer to Home
State Policy Action commitments (0 of 19)
Development of regional child and adolescent mental health collaboratives and tele-behavioral health services to improve access and coordination.
Retention programs target rural clinicians and advanced practice providers to stabilize and grow the rural health workforce.
Expansion of telehealth access points and technology support improves rural residents' access to care.
MN - 2025 - RHT Plan - Public Comments
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MN - 2026 - RHTP: Project ECHO for Maternal and Behavioral Health
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MN - 2026 - Minnesota Department of Health RHTP Technical Advisory Services for Health Information Technology (HIT) Purchases Request for Proposals
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MN - 2026 - Minnesota awarded $193 million for first year of RHTP
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MN - 2026 - Request for Proposal: RHTP: Project ECHO for Maternal and Behavioral Health
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MN - 2026 - RHTP Funding (mnems)
Award evidence — reconciled 2026-09-27
MN - 2026 - RHTP Funding Technical Assistance for Healthcare Providers on Health Information Technology
Award evidence — reconciled 2026-09-27
MN - 2026 - RHTP Funding K-12 Healthcare Career Exposure and Earn & Train Pathways
Award evidence — reconciled 2026-09-27
MN - 2026 - RHTP Funding
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MN - 2026 - RHTP Funding Health Information Technology Advisory Services
Award evidence — reconciled 2026-09-27
MN - 2026 - RHTP Funding RHTP Evaluation
Award evidence — reconciled 2026-09-27
MN - 2026 - RHTP Funding (perimed)
Award evidence — reconciled 2026-09-27
MN - 2026 - RHTP Funding (freya)
Award evidence — reconciled 2026-09-27
MN - 2026 - RHTP Funding: Identifying Performance Measures for RHTP Information Technology Investments
Award evidence — reconciled 2026-09-27
Minnesota Department of Health (MDH)
Due Jan 25, 2027
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MN - 2027 - Fy2027 Pediatric Primary Care Mental Health Training Grant Program Grant Request For Proposal (RFP)
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MN - 2027 - Request for Proposal: Pediatric Primary Care Mental Health Training Grant
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Minnesota Department of Health — Office of Rural Health and Primary Care
Due Jan 7, 2027
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MN - 2026 - Minnesota Healthcare Loan Forgiveness Programs Application Cycles for 2026-2027
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Minnesota Department of Health, Office of Rural Health and Primary Care (ORHPC)
Due Dec 11, 2026
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MN - 2026 - Rural Hospital Planning & Transition Grant Program FY2027 Grant Request for Proposal (RFP)
FY2027 Grant Request for Proposal (RFP)
By budget period: BP1 $15.7M (from the award date, the source's publish date, or RCJ having recorded the award before Budget Period 2 began)
| FY↓ | Awardee↕ | Amount↕ | Activity↕ | Source |
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| 2026BP1 | Minnesota EMS Agencies Grant funds to EMS Agencies to implement rural ambulance treatment in place pilot. | $9.2M | EMS Development | |
| 2026BP1 | Stratis Health Provide technical assistance services for Health Care Providers on Health Information Technology for Rural Health Transformation Program grant. | $883K | Health IT | |
| 2026BP1 | Minnesota Community Health Worker Alliance Work with rural health care employers to support career growth opportunities for rural workers to become community health workers (CHWs) and community health representatives (CHRs) through apprenticeships, training, and credentialing. | $386K | Workforce | |
| 2026BP1 | Technology Management Corporation Provide technical advisory services to MDH on Health Information Technology purchases made by sub-recipients of the Rural Health Transformation Program grant. | $330K | Health IT | |
| 2026BP1 | Minnesota Office of EMS Pilot test an ambulance service treatment in place project. The OEMS will define treatment in place and using this definition provide funds to rural ambulance services that opt into the project. Treatment in place is treatment that occurs when an ambulance service responds to a 911 call but does not transport the caller to the hospital. These calls are not reimbursable by insurance. OEMS will further refine this model and under the direction of MDH, implement this pilot model to test the impact of these funds for sustainability of rural ambulance services. | $281K | EMS Development | |
| 2026BP1 | Minnesota Management and Budget MMB will provide expert evaluation services including evaluation design, data collection planning, and metrics development and use support for Minnesota’s Rural Health Transformation Program. | $276K | Other | |
| 2026BP1 | Minnesota Medical Association Provide Project Extension for Community Healthcare Outcomes (ECHO) series on mental/behavioral health services to provide care-based learning and mentorship programs as a part of the Minnesota Rural Health Transformation Program. | $165K | Population Health | |
| 2026BP1 | Minnesota Perinatal Organization Provide Project Extension for Community Healthcare Outcomes (ECHO) series on topics including maternal health (inclusive of maternal mental health) to provide care-based learning and mentorship programs as a part of the Minnesota Rural Health Transformation Program. | $165K | Population Health | |
| 2026BP1 | Freya + Co Support Minnesota’s Rural Health Transformation Program by designing and facilitating structured meetings of the Minnesota Medications for Opioid Use Disorder (MOUD) Education Development Council, supporting consensus building across diverse stakeholders, and ensuring that the council’s work results in clear, actionable recommendations. | $69K | Population Health | |
| 2026BP1 | AscendRural/Sourcewell Design and develop a performance measurement framework for Minnesota Department of Health Minnesota’s Rural Health Transformation Program 'initiative five' Health information technology investments. | $25K | Health IT |
In October 2026, Minnesota announced $12.5 million in Rural Health Transformation Program funding awarded to grant recipients for initiatives including technology infrastructure, disease outcome improvements, and workforce training in rural areas. The state faces significant pediatric provider shortages, with most rural counties lacking pediatricians and greatly elevated population-to-provider ratios compared to urban regions. Multiple grants and educational opportunities aim to improve healthcare access and workforce capacity, including loan forgiveness, rural training pathways, and hospital capital improvement support. Key contacts: health.orhpc@state.mn.us Event schedule: - Rural Health Day - 11/19/2026
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Minnesota awarded a total of $269,000 in FY2025-2026 Rural Hospital Planning and Transition Grants across eight rural hospitals. Awards ranged from $25,000 to $49,500 to support locally led rural hospital transformation efforts. Key contacts: Health.RuralHospitalGrants@state.mn.us Event schedule: - Award Effective Date - 06/01/2025
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Minnesota Department of Health issued an RFP for a Pediatric Primary Care Mental Health Training Grant targeted at outpatient primary care clinics to enhance pediatric mental health service delivery through multidisciplinary training and community partnerships. Event schedule: - Application deadline - 01/25/2027 - 4:30 PM CT - N/A
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This document provides multi-tabbed instructions for completing a budget template as part of a Minnesota Department of Health rural health transformation grant. It specifies eligible and ineligible expense categories, guidance for indirect costs, and policy for revising budget line items. Applicants are instructed to anticipate all expenses through June 30, 2025, with flexibility to revise based on changing needs, subject to MDH approval.
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This document provides instructions for completing a two-year budget required for RHTP funding. It emphasizes accurate projections of expenses with the possibility of future revisions. The guidance reflects Minnesota's approach for grantee budget submission for July 2027 through June 2029. Event schedule: - Budget period start - 07/01/2027 - Budget period end - 06/30/2029
Minnesota awarded $275,945 to Minnesota Management and Budget for expert evaluation services to support its Rural Health Transformation Program. The evaluation includes design, data collection planning, and metrics development to advance program effectiveness. Key contacts: health.orhp@state.mn.us Event schedule: - award date - 09/17/2026
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This data sheet lists Minnesota sponsoring institutions and their awarded amounts for Rural Primary Care and Oral Health Primary Care clinical training programs for FY2025, totaling $5,550,000.
Minnesota awarded a total of $5.55 million in FY2025 Site-Based Clinical Training Grants to qualifying rural primary care and oral health sites. The largest awards support institutions such as Mayo Clinic, Duluth Family Medicine Clinic, and the University of Minnesota School of Dentistry. These grants directly fund workforce development at numerous rural facilities across the state.
This document establishes policy and requirements for Minnesota Department of Health grant agreements, including federal pass-through funds for Medicaid and rural health. It is used to frame recipient responsibilities, procurement standards, and compliance expectations. No specific funding or recipients are named. Key contacts: Minnesota Department of Health Grants Office health.grantsoffice@state.mn.us Event schedule: - Grant information date - 2025-06 - Minnesota
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Minnesota awarded multiple rural healthcare providers Workplace Safety grants for FY 2025 to enhance safety and workforce protections. Grants range up to $50,000 per organization, supporting improved health outcomes in rural areas. Key contacts: Office of Rural Health and Primary Care health.ORHPC.workforcegrants@state.mn.us Event schedule: - Award Period Start - 10/01/2024 - Award Period End - 09/30/2025
September 2027
Progress Report Due / Contract End
Written progress reports will be due in September 2027; contract ends unless extended.
June 2027
Progress Report Due
Written progress reports will be due in June 2027.
May 7, 2027
Final Recommendations Report Due
Recommendation Report will be finalized by May 7, 2027.
March 31, 2027
Draft Recommendations Report Due
Draft recommendations report is due March 31, 2027.
March 31, 2027
Draft recommendations for pilot funding parameters due
Vendor prepares and submits draft recommendations for pilot funding parameters intended to sustain rural maternity care to MDH.
March 1, 2027 – Feb 29, 2028
Grant period (estimated)
The estimated grant period is from March 1, 2027 to February 29, 2028.
March 2027
Progress Report Due
Written progress reports will be due in March 2027.
March – May, 2027
Pilot Sites Selected
MDH expected pilot sites to be selected between March – May, 2027.
Early December 2026
Grant distribution announcement
The announcement of grant distribution is planned for early December 2026.
December 2026
Progress Report Due
Written progress reports will be due in December 2026.
September 30, 2026
Estimated Date of Award
The estimated date of award is September 30, 2026.
September 14, 2026
RFP Published
The RFP for the Rural Residency Training Grant Program was published.
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MN - 2026 - Request for Proposal: Rural Hospital Planning and Transition Grant Program
MDH RFP posting notice (email)
The Wisconsin Office of Rural Health welcomes new RHTP staff, Isabella Becker, dedicated to advancing rural health equity in Wisconsin. This newsletter announces upcoming deadlines, grant opportunities, EMS courses, nurse residencies, volunteer openings, and celebrates rural health community achievements. It highlights programs fostering rural workforce development, quality improvement, health literacy, access, EMS innovation, and maternal health. Key contacts: Isabella Becker; Sara Onitsuka Event schedule: - Q3 of EDTC measures due - 11/02/2026 - CAH Quality Inventory Assessment due - 11/20/2026 - Wisconsin Medical Society Foundation Community Grants application deadline - 10/15/2026 - Milton & Phyllis Berg Family Respite Care Grant application deadline - 10/23/2026 - Dental Trade Alliance Foundation Grants application deadline - 11/30/2026 - WORH EMS Operations and Management Course (Zoom) - 01/07/2027 - 6:30 PM - Online (Zoom) - Wisconsin Safe Care Summit - 10/22/2026 - 8:30 AM-4:00 PM - Hilton Appleton Paper Valley Hotel - AHEC Rising Rural Health Leaders program start - 12/14/2026 - North Central Wisconsin and online
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Minnesota awarded $1,590,100 in federal funds to 20 rural hospitals for capital improvements including equipment upgrades and facility renovations. Projects aim to enhance quality and safety across rural hospitals. Key contacts: Minnesota Department of Health Office of Rural Health and Primary Care (ORHPC) Health.RuralHospitalGrants@state.mn.us Event schedule: - Award Date - 06/01/2025
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Minnesota awarded approximately $1.44 million across 19 rural hospitals for capital improvement projects including new ambulances, diagnostic equipment, and facility upgrades. The program supports enhancing rural hospital infrastructure and emergency service capacity. Key contacts: Minnesota Department of Health Office of Rural Health and Primary Care Health.RuralHospitalGrants@state.mn.us Event schedule: - Award Start Date - 06/01/2024
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Minnesota Department of Health has posted an RFP for the Healthcare Loan Forgiveness Program to support workforce recruitment and retention for rural health. The application deadline is January 6, 2027. Event schedule: - Application deadline - 01/06/2027 - 11:59 p.m. CT
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This Minnesota Department of Health RFP will distribute up to $300,000 in competitive grants for rural hospitals to create strategic plans or implement transition projects that ensure long-term access to health care in rural Minnesota. Hospitals may apply as individual organizations or as collaborations and must provide a non-state match equal to at least 50% of grant funds requested. Grants target health equity, workforce sustainability, and improved local access to care. Key contacts: Melanie Innes health.ruralhospitalgrants@state.mn.us Event schedule: - Informational Webinar - 11/06/2025 - 12:00 PM CT - Teams webinar link - Questions Deadline - 11/21/2025 - 4:30 PM CT - Application Deadline - 12/12/2025 - 4:30 PM CT - Online Grants Portal - Award Notification - March 2026 - Project Start Date - 06/01/2026 - Project End Date - 05/31/2027 - Community Health Board comments due - 2026-01-12
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The program funds a statewide nonprofit which will award subgrants to organizations throughout Minnesota to offer summer health care internships, focusing on employing both secondary and postsecondary students in rural health settings. Eligible internship sites include clinics, hospitals, nursing facilities, assisted living, and home care providers. Key contacts: Health.ORHPC.WorkforceGrants@state.mn.us Event schedule: - Host site application opening - Late March or Early April 2026 - Minnesota statewide
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Minnesota's SHIP program operates under a 5-year grant period funding Critical Access Hospitals with annual awards. The 2024-2025 award is estimated at $13,312 per hospital, focusing on quality improvement initiatives including ICD-11 readiness and MBQIP reporting. Key contacts: Melanie Innes health.ruralSHIP@state.mn.us Event schedule: - Progress Report Due Date 2023 Year - 01/20/2024 - Financial Report Due Date 2023 Year - 06/20/2024 - Final Report Due Date 2023 Year - 06/20/2024 - 2024 Application Report Due - 01/31/2024 - Estimated Progress Report Due 2024 Year - 01/2025 - Financial Report Due Date 2024 Year - 06/20/2025 - Final Report Due Date 2024 Year - 06/20/2025
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