Utah

391,865 rural residents

Utah is preparing a $500 million Rural Health Transformation Program application for FY 2026–2030, focusing on workforce, technology, prevention, and financial sustainability. Stakeholder engagement is prioritized through open meetings and workgroups, and proposal submissions are scheduled in fall 2025. State objectives include improving rural health outcomes, increasing access, and rightsizing healthcare systems. Key contacts: Pam Bennett; Sarah Woolsey; Carrie Torgersen; Marc Watterson Event schedule: - Proposal form live - 09/30/2025 - Proposal form closes - 10/06/2025 - COB - Open meetings - 10/13/2025 - Work Group bundle and prioritize proposals - 10/17/2025 - Draft application - 10/31/2025 - Submit final application - 11/05/2025

This Utah DHHS Primary Care & Rural Health newsletter highlights new grant opportunities from FORHP to support rural hospitals with finance, workforce, and access to care. Utah is recognized for leadership in oral health integration, and a local clinic manager is honored for rural service. The newsletter shares workforce certification initiatives and SUD-focused events to strengthen rural provider capacity. Event schedule: - Carrying the Work Forward: A SUD Training and Quick Reference for Rural Clinic Teams - 07/17/2026 - 12:00 PM MST - University of Utah, Project ECHO webinar (registration link provided)

Utah was awarded $195.7 million in federal funding for Year 1 of RHTP, a five-year initiative running through 2030. The RHTP Monitoring and Evaluation Contract will support rigorous assessment of program outcomes, focusing on the impact of seven initiatives delivered in 25 rural and frontier counties. This procurement specifically funds a $8.24M five-year professional services contract to provide data, evaluation, and analytical support for Utah's RHTP rollout. Event schedule: - Funding obligation deadline - 10/30/2026 - MT - Initial Project Plan due - Comprehensive Evaluation Plan due

The Utah RHTP SHIFT Initiative will provide $12,500,000 in Year 1 to rural and Tribal EMS, health, and education organizations, with approximately $10,000,000 per year for Years 2-5. Programs will support EMS training, community paramedicine, technology enhancement, and operational infrastructure. The application invites projects that address the needs of rural Utah counties and Tribal Nations. Key contacts: Megan McClure mmcclure@utah.gov Event schedule: - Application Deadline - 09/13/2026 - 11:59 PM MDT - Online portal - Technical Assistance Session - https://meet.google.com/rac-xfou-bdq

Defines extensive monitoring and evaluation requirements for Utah's RHTP, including baseline, midline, and endline reports. Establishes key deliverables for project planning, annual updates, progress reports, and innovative activity evaluations to track program impact through 2031. Event schedule: - Project Plan and Timeline due - Within 30 days of contract effective date or prior to October 1 - Annual Project Plan Updates - July 1 annually - Multi-Year Evaluation Plan due - Within 60 days of contract execution, then annually by July 1 - Baseline Evaluation Report due - Within 45 days of approved evaluation plan - Midline Evaluation Report due - Estimated October 2028 - Endline Evaluation Report due - December 30, 2031 - Quarterly Progress Reports due - Nov 7, Feb 7, May 7 annually - Annual Progress Report due - August 7 annually

This supporting document details the scope of work for the Utah RHTP Evaluation Contractor, including rigorous performance monitoring and evaluation of seven RHTP initiatives across 25 rural counties. It emphasizes baseline, midline, and endline evaluations, sustainability planning, quarterly and annual reporting, and targeted attention to tribal and high-needs populations. The contract is structured to ensure transparency, accountability, and measurable progress aligned with Utah's strategic goals for rural health transformation. Event schedule: - Budget Period 1 Start - 12/29/2025 - Budget Period 1 End - 10/30/2027 - Budget Period 2 Start - 10/31/2026 - Budget Period 2 End - 10/30/2028 - Budget Period 3 Start - 10/31/2027 - Budget Period 3 End - 10/30/2029 - Budget Period 4 Start - 10/31/2028 - Budget Period 4 End - 10/30/2030

This attachment outlines the required qualifications and technical criteria for vendors applying to serve as the monitoring and evaluation contractor for Utah's RHTP. It details mandatory requirements regarding RBA evaluation experience, focus on Utah's 25 rural and frontier counties, compliance with federal CMS rules, strict deliverable timelines, and vendor eligibility. The evaluation scope emphasizes outcome measurement, strategic planning, and federal/state compliance. Event schedule: - • How will your team manage quarterly progress monitoring to generate actionable performance improvement recommendations for RHTP staff, particularly for the reporting period ending ? - April 30 - • Targeted Populatio... - • How will your fiscal oversight practices ensure funds are obligated no later than for budget years 2-5 to prevent the recoupment of funds by DHHS? - June 30 - • How will you ensure strict compliance with the Stevens...

This document sets forth mandatory contractor terms for entities participating in Utah's RHTP Monitoring and Evaluation solicitation. Requirements include compliance with federal and state laws, extensive financial and progress reporting, strict data protection, and accountability mechanisms for federal and state funds. Contractors must maintain insurance, adhere to anti-discrimination and employment laws, and ensure confidentiality and integrity of state data. Key contacts: dhhsfinancialreports@utah.gov Event schedule: - Revised - 2026-08-06