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Connecticut was awarded $154.2 million in federal Rural Health Transformation Program funds for FY26 to support rural hospitals, population health, workforce, technology, and care transformation initiatives. Funds were rapidly allocated to rural hospitals and technical assistance, with multimillion-dollar sub-initiative budgets now in design for rollout in 2026 and beyond. Population health and mental health access are among the top priorities. Key contacts: Andrea Barton Reeves; Manisha Juthani, MD Event schedule: - FY26 award announced - 12/29/2025 - DSS finalized RHTP grant agreements - 09/16/2026 - DEEP and DSS Air Line State Park Trail funding awarded - 07/08/2026 - Period of performance ends - 10/30/2030

Connecticut was awarded $100 million in federal funds for Budget Period 2 of the Rural Health Transformation Program, supporting the continued implementation of its rural health modernization plan. The award focuses on technology, analytics, facility upgrades, digital inclusion, and telehealth expansion. Restrictions on some funds are in place pending CMS approval of a revised budget, with reporting and compliance milestones detailed in the award Terms and Conditions. Key contacts: Daniel Mize Sinclair daniel.sinclair@ct.gov; Julie Vigil julie.vigil@ct.gov; Dominique S Hodge dominique.hodge@cms.hhs.gov; Marline Vignier marline.vignier@cms.hhs.gov Event schedule: - Budget Period 2 Start - 10/31/2026 - Budget Period 2 End - 10/30/2027 - Deadline: Revised Budget Submission - 11/30/2026 - COB - Annual Progress Report Due - 08/30/2027 - Failure to finalize State policy actions - 2027-12-31 - Deadline to enact B.2. “Health and lifestyle” and B.4. “Nutrition Continuing Medical Education” policies - 2028-12-31 - Budget period 1 start - 2025-12-29 - Budget period 1 end - 2026-10-30

Connecticut's Department of Social Services (DSS) is launching a PACE pilot in Northwest Hills as part of its multi-pronged Rural Health Transformation Program, with a final report and stakeholder engagement preceding an RFP for a PACE Organization. The initiative aims to expand aging-in-place options, reduce hospital and nursing home utilization, and improve population health in rural areas. Application and implementation milestones extend from 2026 through prospective enrollment in 2028. Key contacts: Carrie Amero carrie.amero@ct.gov Event schedule: - Public Informational Webinar - 07/21/2026

Event schedule: - Notice of Funding Opportunity Rural Health Transformation Program webpages Notice of Funding Opportunity Rural Health Transformation Program --> --> Skip to Content Skip to Chat Report an accessibility issue. State of Connecticut × search Search Language Arabic Chinese (Simplified) Chinese (Traditional) English French German Haitian Creole Hindi Italian Korean Pashto Polish Portuguese (Brazil) Russian Spanish Filipino Ukrainian Vietnamese Office of Health Strategy Office of Health Strategy Office of Health Strategy ☰ Office of Health Strategy Main Menu Close ⮐ Back ⮐ Back Home Programs & Initiatives Councils & Committees Resources & Publications About FAQ You are about to Logout Are you sure you want to log out of your account? If you do want to logout, please click Logout . Cancel Logout Press Release Homepage Notice of Funding Opportunity Rural Health Transformation Information Technology Program 5/22/2026 The Office of Health Strategy (OHS) announces a Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) for grants supporting AI-enabled healthcare and remote patient monitoring in Connecticut s rural communities. This NOFO invites provider led initiatives aimed at improving healthcare access and outcomes through the implementation of AI-enabled remote patient monitoring and strengthened care coordination. Funded by the Centers for Medicare Medicaid Services (CMS) under the Rural Health Transformation Program (RHTP), this opportunity focuses on: Reducing avoidable hospital utilization Enhancing chronic disease management Supporting sustainable, technology enabled care models that fully integrate with Connecticut s health information exchange, Connie A total of $1.8 million is available in Year 1. Applicants may request funding for up to five years through a phased, performance-based model. Awards will be made annually based on demonstrated progress, measurable outcomes, and available federal funding. Individual awards will range from $100,000 to $1,000,000 and OHS anticipates making up to 5 grant awards for year 1. All funds must be fully expended within the applicable funding period; carryover is not permitted . Eligible applicants include (non-exhaustive): Hospitals and health systems, federally qualified health centers (FQHCs), behavioral health providers, independent medical practices, municipal and state health departments, academic medical centers, and multi-entity consortia with a clinical lead. Note: Technology vendors may participate only as subcontractors and are not eligible to serve as lead applicants. All questions must be submitted to RHTP@ct.gov no later than , 2026 using Subject Line : CT RHTP Q A . Applications must be submitted by July 7, 2026, 2:00 PM ET. Access the NOFO and all application materials below: Notice of Funding Opportunity RHTP - Health Care Coordination and Remote Patient Monitoring Using Artificial Intelligence (PDF) Notice of Funding Opportunity RHTP Application - Health Care Coordination and Remote Patient Monitoring Using Artificial Intelligence (MSWord) Notice of Funding Opportunity RHTP Grantee Budget Workbook - Health Care Coordination and Remote Patient Monitoring Using Artificial Intelligence (Excel) These documents will also available on the CTSource Contracting Portal and the OPM RFP/RFA/RFI/RFQ webpage . This project is supported by the Centers for Medicare Medicaid Services (CMS) of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) as part of a financial assistance award totaling $154,249,105.53 in Budget Period 1 with 100 percent funded by CMS/HHS. The contents are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily represent the official views of, not an endorsement, by CMS/HHS, or the U.S. Government. Media Contact: Questions specific to this notice of funding opportunity from prospective applicants should be directed to RHTP@ct.gov All inquiries from media should be directed to: Wendy Fuchs, MBA, FACHE Director of Communications Wendy.Fuchs@ct.gov 860-969-7228 Office of Health Strategy (OHS) P.O. Box 340308&#x2028 450 Capitol Ave MS#51OHS&#x2028 Hartford, CT 06134-0308 PHONE: 860-418-7001 EMAIL: ohs@ct.gov News and Meetings Press Room Public Meetings Sign Up for OHS News About OHS Acting Commissioner Porter Internship Job Openings FAQ About CT Policies Accessibility Directories Social Media For State Employees United States Mast: (Full) Connecticut Mast: (Full) 2026 CT.gov - Connecticut's Official State Website - June 9

Connecticut received over $154M for comprehensive rural health transformation. Major investment areas include outdoor recreation for healthy aging, major advancements in mobile health and telehealth infrastructure, significant behavioral and mental health expansions, workforce incentives, and hospital right-sizing. Implementation led by DSS with sub-agencies supporting HIT, workforce, behavioral health, and hospital transformation. Key contacts: Mehul Dalal Event schedule: - Budget Period 1 Start - 12/29/2025 - Budget Period 1 End (performance period) - 10/30/2026 - Permissible Spending Deadline - 9/30/2027 - Document Update - 2026-04-07 - Connecticut Department of Social Services

1. Federal grant announcement - 3/05/2026 - State Capitol, Hartford

Connecticut has finalized $50 million in Rural Health Transformation Project (RHTP) grant agreements, with $46 million awarded to four rural hospitals and nearly $4 million to Mathematica for technical assistance. Funding will support facility modernization, service expansion, and workforce stabilization over five years. Year 1 grants target immediate infrastructure and operational improvements to enhance care access for rural residents. The program is part of a broader CMS-funded initiative, with partnerships involving community organizations and the Connecticut Office of Rural Health.