Montana

Superseded by MT - 2026 - Rural EMS Grants Now Available Through RHTP

The Montana Department of Public Health and Human Services announced appointments to the RHTP Center of Excellence Advisory Council. This advisory body will guide RHTP transformation in rural hospital and Medicaid strategy for Montana.

The program was awarded the fourth-highest funding among all states and will support workforce development, sustainable access, innovative care models, community health and prevention, and technology innovation. Montana's RHTP application included extensive public and tribal stakeholder engagement reflecting broad input. The program spans a five-year federal grant totaling up to $1.2 billion. Event schedule: - This documentation contains information on the Rural Health Transformation program application and project narrative which was submitted by the State of Montana. There is a summary document included as well as the bud...

Montana is issuing this RFP to select a vendor to provide technical assistance for the statewide development of a Community Health Aid Program (CHAP) under the RHTP. The focus is on workforce, behavioral health, and improving rural health infrastructure. The RFP specifies evaluation requirements and a five-year service period. Key contacts: Patrick Navarro Patrick.Navarro@mt.gov Event schedule: - RFP Open - 09/03/2026 - 2:00 PM MDT - RFP Close - 10/01/2026 - 2:00 PM MDT

The FY26 DPHHS Community Integrated Health Pilot Site Grant in Montana supports rural EMS agencies to manage or expand Community Integrated Health programs. Awards fund FTE, equipment, supplies, travel, and other approved expenses consistent with the state's CMS approved RHTP plan. Key contacts: Angie Brakefield angela.brakefield@mt.gov

The Montana Department of Labor is soliciting proposals for Rural Healthcare Marketing Services as part of the RHTP workforce development initiative. This opportunity aims to attract and retain rural physicians through targeted strategies. The announcement is for an open procurement process, not a grant award. Key contacts: Dax Lilly dax.Lilly2@mt.gov Event schedule: - RFP Close Date - 07/16/2026 - 2:00 PM MDT

Montana DPHHS’s FY2027 Annual Plan identifies sustaining and maximizing Rural Health Transformation Program funding as a core strategic outcome, aiming to stabilize rural/frontier facilities and modernize care delivery. The plan includes targeted goals for Medicaid program integrity, expansion of mental health services, improvement in child care support, and reducing tobacco-related illness. Multiple specific metrics and operational improvements are set to advance rural health and broader statewide public health priorities.

Montana's RHTP Year 1 focused on foundational work: hiring staff, establishing contracts and reporting processes, and building partnerships. About $157 million has been operationalized with $76 million remaining to be obligated by fiscal year-end. A Center of Excellence led by MHA with Indelible was established to support sustainable rural healthcare. Event schedule: - Year 1 Annual Report and Year 2 application due to CMS - 08/31/2026 - Deadline to obligate Year 1 funding - 10/30/2026 - Expected Year 2 award announcement - 10/30/2026

This document serves as a central archive and resource for Montana's Rural Health Transformation Program (RHTP) public communications, including announcements, procurement information, meeting notices, and newsletters. It does not itself announce awards or funding allocations. Event schedule: - Rural Health Transformation Program Stakeholder Advisory Committee Meeting is - Aug. 6 - Rural EMS Grants Now Available Through RHTP - Rural Health Transformation Program Vendor Webinar Scheduled for - March 11 - Gov. Gianforte, DPHHS Announce $233 Million Investment in Montana’s Rural Health Care - Rural Health Transformation Program Advisory Committee Meeting is - Jan. 22 - Gov. Gianforte, DPHHS Announce $233 Million Investment in Montana’s Rural Health Care - Legislative Presentation — , 2026 - July 8 - RHTP Stakeholder Webinar, Initiative 1, Workforce Development - Video Recording, Legislative Presentation - , 2026 - July 8 - RHTP Stakeholder Webinar, Initiative 1, Workforce Development - RHTP Stakeholder Webinar, Initiative 1, Workforce Development — , 2026 - May 13 - RHTP Stakeholder Webinar, Initiative 1, Workforce Development - , 2026 Video Recording - May 13 - RHTP Stakeholder Webinar, Initiative 1, Workforce Development - Legislative Presentation — , 2026 - May 6 - Video Recording, Legislative Presentation

Reference: Rural EMS Grants Link: https://dphhs.mt.gov/News/2026/July/Rural-EMS-Grants

Montana's RHTP initiative prioritizes building the rural health workforce, supporting a broad set of health occupations. Funding will expand or create workforce education and apprenticeship programs but is not for existing students or loans.