HHS Region 3 · Maryland Department of Health
Program Overview
Maryland's Rural Health Transformation Program, led by the State Office of Rural Health, is actively implementing a structured plan following its significant federal award in December 2025. The program advances three pillars: transforming the rural health workforce through talent pipelines, apprenticeship, and retention initiatives; expanding sustainable access via innovative care models, behavioral health, telehealth, and EHR integration with the CRISP health information exchange; and empowering healthy food choices in rural areas. Multiple competitive subawards, procurements, and milestone-driven projects are underway, emphasizing workforce development, facility and technology upgrades, and food system initiatives, with ongoing community and stakeholder engagement guiding strategy. Current structured plan tracks 3 key initiatives and 6 strategic goals.
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County-level estimates averaged across Maryland — % of adults 18+ unless noted. Delta vs US county average shown in red/green.
pp = percentage points vs US county average
County Drilldown (24)
| County | Pop | Poverty | Uninsured |
|---|---|---|---|
| Montgomery County | 1,065,949 | 7.5% | 5.1% |
| Prince George's County | 959,754 | 10.8% | 7.1% |
| Baltimore County | 850,796 | 9.8% | 6.7% |
| Anne Arundel County | 598,166 | 5.6% | 3.9% |
| Baltimore city | 573,243 | 19.7% | 15.0% |
| Howard County | 336,328 | 5.2% | 3.5% |
| Frederick County | 287,048 | 6.0% | 4.4% |
| Harford County | 263,757 | 7.1% | 5.0% |
| Carroll County | 175,321 | 5.2% | 3.9% |
| Charles County | 170,527 | 6.9% | 4.6% |
| Washington County | 155,709 | 12.4% | 8.8% |
| St. Mary's County | 115,126 | 8.0% | 6.2% |
271,920 rural residents
AI source: MD - 2027 - MD - RHTP Application Preparation Resources
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Federal awards to date: $336,590,949.16 (Year 1 $168.2M + Year 2 $168.4M)
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Empower Marylanders to Eat for Health
Promote Sustainable Access and Innovative Care for Rural Marylanders
Transform the Rural Health Workforce
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Maryland's RHTP is federally funded and now distributing state-level subgrants. As of October 2026, at least 39 providers have received awards for workforce and pipeline development, and funded training programs and apprenticeships are being implemented in rural areas. The Rural Health Connectivity Program and other procurements remain open, with ongoing intake of applications and milestone-based payments. Major initiatives—Pathways to Health Careers and RISE—are actively awarding and running subgrants statewide. State opportunities: 1 active (1 open, 12 past/closed), $174.5M listed funding. Key opportunities: Maryland Rural Health Connectivity Program; Rooted and Resilient Rural Maryland: Transformation through Sustainable Access, Innovative Care, and Tech Innovation RFA; Maryland Rural Health Transformation Program (RHTP): Grant Funding to Expand Primary Care Access in Rural Maryland. Strategy alignment: supports telehealth, care access, workforce priorities. State opportunities: 1 active (1 open, 12 past/closed), $174.5M listed funding. Key opportunities: Maryland Rural Health Connectivity Program; Rooted and Resilient Rural Maryland: Transformation through Sustainable Access, Innovative Care, and Tech Innovation RFA; Maryland Rural Health Transformation Program (RHTP): Grant Funding to Expand Primary Care Access in Rural Maryland. Strategy alignment: supports telehealth, care access, workforce priorities.
Maryland's Rural Health Transformation Program (RHTP) preserves its integrated, multi-pillar model, guided by $168 million in federal funding and robust rural stakeholder engagement. Formal strategy documents confirm the sustained focus on workforce development—including expansion of registered apprenticeship, RAMP, and Area Health Education Center programs—alongside targeted investments in care capacity (including primary, specialty, behavioral health, telehealth), health IT/connectivity, and healthy food system enhancement. Recent guidance further affirms competitive subaward processes, milestone-based connectivity incentives, data exchange requirements, vendor directory expansion, and workforce data monitoring as core implementation methods.
Model
Integrated, multi-pillar model overseen by the State Office of Rural Health, emphasizing competitive subgrants, ongoing listening sessions, stakeholder engagement, technical planning, and targeted investments across workforce, care access (primary, specialty, behavioral health, telehealth), health IT/connectivity, and food system enhancement. The strategy includes continuous development of the workforce data clearinghouse and vendor directory to support RHTP implementation and sustainability.
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Supporting activities (11)
• Launch Rural Incentives for Strengthening Employment in Healthcare (RISE) for workforce pipelines and provider pathways; include Rural Health Talent Pipelines grants, Rural Health Advanced Provider Pathways, and supportive workforce services.
• Collaborate with local health departments and rural stakeholders to inform RHTP priorities through listening sessions and community engagement.
Timeline: Period 1: All funds obligated by October 30, 2026; subaward competitions from April through July 2026; implementation and evaluation continuing through 2030.
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Focus on training, recruitment, and retention of healthcare providers to address rural access challenges.
Expanding primary care, emergency trauma response, school-based health services, and telehealth infrastructure to improve rural healthcare access.
Enhancing infrastructure for food aggregation, cold storage, and promoting local healthy food consumption among rural residents.
MD - 2025 - Grant Funding to Expand Access to Primary Care in Rural Maryland - Application Template
MD - 2025 - Cooperative Agreement for RHT Program Recipient Specific and Program Terms and Conditions – Budget Period 1 (Maryland Department of Health)
MD - 2025 - RHTP Proposal Process
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Maryland Department of Health, Office of Population Health Improvement
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MD - 2026 - Maryland Announces $16.4 Million Workforce Development Investment in RHTP
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MD - 2026 - Maryland RHTP: RISE, RAMP-AH, Apprenticeship Intermediaries, Rural Talent Pipelines, and Advanced Provider Pathways Competitive Grant Solicitation
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By budget period: BP1 $102.7M · BP2 $4.7M · Period unknown $5.0M (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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| 2027BP2 | Aaron's Place Inc Food Hub and Innovation Campus (MD RHTP Pillar 3, Rural Maryland Council FY2027 grants, Tier 1: Supply-Side Food Aggregation) | $510K | — | |
| 2027BP2 | Maryland Farm Bureau Foundation, Inc. MD Food for Health Hub (MD RHTP Pillar 3, Rural Maryland Council FY2027 grants, Tier 1: Supply-Side Food Aggregation) | $488K | — | |
| 2027BP2 | Eastern Shore Entrepreneurship Center MD Rural Food Systems Assessment (MD RHTP Pillar 3, Rural Maryland Council FY2027 grants, Tier 1: Supply-Side Food Aggregation) | $486K | — | |
| 2027BP2 | Upper Shore Regional Council/Flying Plow The Upper Shore Connection (MD RHTP Pillar 3, Rural Maryland Council FY2027 grants, Tier 1: Supply-Side Food Aggregation) | $462K | — | |
| 2027 | Tri-County Council for Southern Maryland Funds regional economic development and leadership programs for Southern Maryland. | $385K | Network Development | |
| 2027 | Tri-County Council for the Lower Eastern Shore Supports collaborative economic and community development initiatives in Maryland's Lower Eastern Shore rural region. | $385K | Network Development | |
| 2027 | Tri-County Council for Western Maryland Funds regional planning and community development for rural Western Maryland. | $385K | Network Development | |
| 2027BP2 | Westminster Rescue Mission Nourish Carroll (MD RHTP Pillar 3, Rural Maryland Council FY2027 grants, Tier 1: Supply-Side Food Aggregation) | $377K | — | |
| 2027BP2 | Tri-County Council for Western MD/Moon Valley Farm Inc GAP-Certified Food System (MD RHTP Pillar 3, Rural Maryland Council FY2027 grants, Tier 1: Supply-Side Food Aggregation) | $299K | — | |
| 2027BP2 | Meritus Healthcare Foundation Meritus Mobile Market (MD RHTP Pillar 3, Rural Maryland Council FY2027 grants, Tier 1: Supply-Side Food Aggregation) | $283K | — |
The document announces FY2027 RHTP grant awards for Maryland totaling $6,047,464. It outlines grant deadlines for April-August 2026 and highlights program priorities including capacity building, economic development, rural healthcare, and food security in rural communities. Key contacts: RMC@Maryland.gov Event schedule: - Grant Process Opens - 04/20/2026 - Phase 1 – Call for Letter of Intent Deadline - 05/15/2026 - Phase 1 Decision Notification - week of 06/18/2026 - Phase 2 – Full Application Due - 07/10/2026 - Awards Announced - week of 08/17/2026
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This document highlights initiatives across 18 rural counties in Maryland, outlining how to apply and funding rules for the Rural Health Transformation Program.
The Rural Maryland Council awarded $5,468,485 to 64 recipients in Fiscal Year 2027, demonstrating strong statewide investment in rural health, economic development, and community planning. The awards span entrepreneurship, infrastructure, rural health, agricultural and forestry education, and youth leadership development. The competitive process underscored the need for continued support for rural non-profits, regional councils, and community colleges. Key contacts: Charlotte Davis rmc.mda@maryland.gov
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Maryland Governor Moore announced that the Maryland Department of Health received $168 million in funding. This funding supports rural health transformation efforts in Maryland.
This document is a proposed operational budget form intended to support the Maryland RHTP application. It provides detailed instructions and line items for applicants to estimate and explain budgeted expenses including federal grant requests and matching funds.
This application opportunity supports rural health providers in Maryland with technology and network enhancement. It focuses on bridging connectivity gaps and optimizing health information exchange. The initiative will enable improved care coordination and rural health outcomes.
The guidance outlines eligibility, match requirements, and priorities for FY2027 rural health grant applications under Maryland's RMPIF. $981,250 in state general funds is allocated, with a minimum 50% non-state cash match required. Eligible projects must be regional or statewide and focus on workforce, access, behavioral health, chronic disease, oral health, and maternal-child health. Key contacts: Charlotte Davis charlotte.davis@maryland.gov Event schedule: - Grant Process Opening - April 20, 2026 - Letter of Intent Deadline - May 15, 2026 - 11:59 pm - Notifications for Phase 1 decisions - Week of June 8, 2026 - Full Application Deadline - July 10, 2026 - Awards Announced - Week of August 17, 2026
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Maryland's Rural Health Transformation Program Plan outlines a strategy to use RHTP funds to target workforce development, transform care access points, expand primary and specialty care, behavioral health, and address chronic disease. Maryland plans to implement three main initiatives with an estimated $992 million budget over five years. The strategy employs both immediate impact and transformation subgrant funding, aiming to reach all 18 state-designated rural counties and improve rural health outcomes through value-based care, partnerships, and data-driven solutions. Key contacts: Sara Seitz; Elizabeth Edsall Kromm, Ph.D., M.Sc. Event schedule: - RHTP Implementation Staff Recruitment Completion - 2026-02-28 - Maryland - RFI Survey Disseminated - 2025-09-08 - Maryland
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This is Maryland's statewide Rural Health Strategic Plan for 2025-2030, developed by the State Office of Rural Health and partners to guide rural health transformation initiatives. The plan results from extensive data analysis, CHNAs, and stakeholder engagement sessions, including input supporting Maryland's CMS Rural Health Transformation Program proposal. Key issues addressed include workforce shortages, chronic disease burden, behavioral health, and social determinants of health.
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The Maryland Rural Health Strategic Plan outlines three key priorities to enhance rural health: engaging communities, leveraging health in all policies, and building a coordinated health system integrating public health and clinical care. It provides a data-driven overview and actionable objectives for 2025-2030.
Maryland received $168.2 million in Year 1 of the federal Rural Health Transformation Program, funding three main pillars: workforce, access and innovative care, and healthy eating. The state covers 18 rural counties and routes funding through multiple agencies, with a robust oversight and reporting structure. Year 1 opportunities are mostly closed, with future rounds dependent on progress and CMS rescoring. Key contacts: mdh.transformruralhealth@maryland.gov Event schedule: - Year 1 award; Budget Period 1 begins - 12/29/2025 - ET - CMS approves revised Year 1 budget and releases funds - 02/25/2026 - ET - Combined Transformation Fund RFA released - 04/20/2026 - ET - End of the first CMS reporting window; Year One Report spending data runs through this date - 07/31/2026 - ET - Deadline to obligate Year 1 funds; Budget Period 1 ends - 10/30/2026 - ET - Quarterly reports due; CMS refreshes funding data - 11/30/2026 - ET - Deadline to spend Year 1 funds - 09/30/2027 - ET - Final year of the five-year program - 2030
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The CRISP Rural Health Connectivity Program is a fully CMS/HHS funded initiative ($168M+) aimed at enabling rural Maryland providers to implement new inbound and outbound data exchange connections. Providers receive milestone-based payments up to $40,000 each for establishing ADT, CCD, and InContext interfaces with CRISP. Key contacts: mdruralhealthprogram@crisphealth.org
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Maryland is investing over $168 million from CMS in rural health transformation, with grant programs (RMPIF and MAERDAF) supporting priorities including healthcare access, workforce, infrastructure, and food systems. Over 75% of the state's land area is rural, with major health disparities and infrastructure gaps targeted by the program. FY2027 budget totals $6M, with robust eligibility and match requirements for local projects. Key contacts: Charlotte Davis charlotte.davis@maryland.gov; Megan D’Arcy megan.darcy@maryland.gov; Leeza DeCheubel leeza.decheubel@maryland.gov Event schedule: - Application Opens - April 20, 2026 - Phase 1 (Letter of Intent) Due - May 15, 2026 - Notification of LOI Selection - Week of June 8, 2026 - Phase 2 (Full Application) Due - July 10, 2026 - Awards Announced - Week of August 17, 2026 - Grant Information Session - April 22, 2026 - 10:00 am to 12:00 pm - Zoom Teleconference - Grant Information Session - April 24, 2026 - 12:00 pm to 2:00 pm - Southern Maryland Association of Realtors, Hughesville, MD 20637 - Grant Information Session - April 29, 2026 - 12:00 pm to 2:00 pm - Garrett County Community Action Committee, Oakland, MD 21550
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The University of Maryland Eastern Shore held its first Rural Health Career Fair on November 5, 2026, funded in part by the Maryland Rural Health Transformation Program. The event aimed to connect students with rural healthcare employment opportunities to address provider shortages. Event schedule: - Rural Health Career Fair - November 5, 2026 - Princess Anne, Maryland
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2030
Final year of the five-year program
The five-year Rural Health Transformation Program ends in 2030.
Sep 30, 2027
Deadline to spend Year 1 funds
Deadline to spend all Year 1 funds.
December 31, 2026
Dissemination webinar
Dissemination webinar by December 31, 2026.
December 1, 2026
Final Strategic Rural Health Blueprint Report
Final Strategic Rural Health Blueprint Report due by December 1, 2026.
Nov 30, 2026
Quarterly reports due; CMS refreshes data
Quarterly reports are due and CMS refreshes the funding data.
November 15, 2026
Draft Strategic Rural Health Blueprint Report
Draft Strategic Rural Health Blueprint Report due by November 15, 2026.
Oct 30, 2026
Deadline to obligate Year 1 funds; Budget Period 1 ends
Deadline to obligate all Year 1 funds and end of Budget Period 1.
October 14, 2026
Labor awards $16.4 million for workforce
Maryland Department of Labor announced $16.4 million for health career pathways and RISE program.
week of August 17, 2026*
Awards Announced
Awards for FY2027 grant cycle expected to be announced
August 10, 2026
MDH awards $80 million to grantees
MDH announced $80 million to 41 grantees to expand rural services.
Jul 31, 2026
End of first CMS reporting window
First CMS reporting window ends; Year One Report spending data runs through this date.
Friday, July 10, 2026*
Phase 2 – Full Application Due
Deadline to submit full application for Phase 2
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MD - 2026 - Maryland RHTP: RISE, RAMP-AH, Apprenticeship Intermediaries, Rural Talent Pipelines, and Advanced Provider Pathways Competitive Grant Solicitation
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Maryland announced $16.4 million in workforce development funding through the Rural Health Transformation Program to strengthen rural health care staffing. The funds support initiatives like Pathways to Health Careers and RISE to enhance recruitment, training, and retention of healthcare workers in 18 rural regions. Event schedule: - Award Announcement - October 15, 2026
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Maryland RHTP awarded $4.7 million in grants to 20 projects for fiscal year 2027, with a focus on building local food networks in rural areas. Tier 1 grants support food aggregation and hubs to improve access to fresh, healthy food. The Rural Maryland Council leads these initiatives in partnership with state agencies. Key contacts: Charlotte Davis rmc.mda@maryland.gov
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This FY2027 application instructions document details the multi-phase process to apply for Rural Maryland Prosperity Investment Fund (RMPIF) grants supporting rural infrastructure, health, workforce, and economic development. Grants can support local governments, nonprofits, higher ed, and rural-serving health and planning entities. Distinct sections spell out eligibility, match, budget, application steps, and the online submission portal. Key contacts: Megan D’Arcy megan.darcy@maryland.gov Event schedule: - Grant Process Opening - 04/20/2026 - Letter of Intent Deadline - 05/15/2026 - 11:59 PM - Phase 1 Notification - week of June 8, 2026 - Full Application Deadline - 07/10/2026 - Awards Announced - week of August 17, 2026
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Maryland has budgeted $981,250 in general funds for the entrepreneurship portion of the FY2027 RMPIF program. The grant guidelines emphasize rural entrepreneurship, agricultural, workforce, and cooperative development, with a required minimum 25% non-state cash match. Projects must serve regional or statewide rural constituencies and demonstrate measurable, lasting impact. Key contacts: Charlotte Davis charlotte.davis@maryland.gov Event schedule: - Grant Process Opening - 04/20/2026 - Letter of Intent Deadline - 05/15/2026 - 11:59 pm - Notification of Phase 1 Decisions - week of June 8, 2026 - Full Application Deadline - 07/10/2026 - Awards Announced - week of August 17, 2026
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This policy issuance provides comprehensive guidance on Maryland's RHTP: Rural Incentives for Strengthening Employment in Healthcare (RISE), funded through a $20.1M federal sub-award. The program supports two major initiatives: Rural Health Talent Pipelines and Rural Health Advanced Provider Pathways, both aiming to build, retain, and upskill the rural health workforce. The document details eligibility, allowable activities, supportive services, and application requirements for organizations seeking funding to address healthcare workforce shortages in rural counties. Key contacts: Casey Tiefenwerth casey.tiefenwerth1@maryland.gov; Lauren Gilwee laurene.gilwee@maryland.gov Event schedule: - Application Deadline - 08/09/2026 - 11:59 PM ET - Online (MD Labor website) - Period of Performance Start - September 1, 2026 - Period of Performance End - September 30, 2027 - SOP last updated - 2026-06-28
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CMS released its first report on how states have obligated Rural Health Transformation Program funds for December 29, 2025 to July 31, 2026, showing state-level commitments. The report supports transparency in state use of RHT funds though funds may not be fully spent yet. Event schedule: - CMS banner RHT banner CMS Releases First Obligated Funds Report for Rural Health Transformation Program CMS released its first report on how states are putting Rural Health Transformation (RHT) Program funds to work i... - 2025, to , 2026. The report shows how much money each state committed, or "obligated," to spend during the program's first year, meaning the state has pledged to - July 31 - use those funds by September 2027 to suppor...
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The Maryland Department of Health received $168 million in federal funding for the second year of its five-year Rural Health Transformation Program. This funding, provided through CMS and HHS, builds on prior investments to strengthen and modernize rural health care, workforce, and access to services. Year one awards supported 187 organizations across key impact areas: workforce development, expanding care access, and healthy food initiatives. The program involves broad stakeholder engagement and aims to address provider shortages and other rural health challenges.
Maryland received $168 million in federal RHTP funding to strengthen healthcare workforce in rural communities. In October 2026, $16.4 million was awarded to 39 organizations through workforce development, apprenticeship, pipeline training, and retention initiatives impacting all state-designated rural areas. Programs focus on training, career pathways, simulation, and direct recruitment for allied health, advanced providers, community health workers, and specialty roles. Key contacts: Casey Tiefenwerth [email protected]
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The funding supports access and affordability improvements in rural Maryland, addressing provider shortages and barriers like transportation and technology. Initiatives include expanding behavioral health services, enhancing workforce training and retention, and investing in agricultural infrastructure to increase healthy food availability.
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