Program Overview
The Ohio Rural Health Transformation Program is in active implementation, with recurring competitive solicitations focused on workforce upskilling and retention, pharmacy transformation, chronic disease prevention and management, technical assistance, and expanding school-based and clinically integrated rural health networks. The Ohio Department of Health manages communications and program operations through structured bidders conferences and coordinated timelines. Current major initiatives include rural workforce pipeline development, community health worker integration, EMS and dispatch modernization, and rural health delivery system strengthening, guided by a structured plan tracking key initiatives and strategic goals. As of 2026, implementation includes the launch of the first awarded project to Ohio University for rural workforce development, ongoing multi-partner collaborations, and continued solicitations across several initiative tracks. Current structured plan tracks 13 key initiatives and 6 strategic goals.
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County-level estimates averaged across Ohio — % of adults 18+ unless noted. Delta vs US county average shown in red/green.
pp = percentage points vs US county average
County Drilldown (88)
| County | Pop | Poverty | Uninsured |
|---|---|---|---|
| Franklin County | 1,333,048 | 14.7% | 10.5% |
| Cuyahoga County | 1,245,873 | 16.1% | 11.7% |
| Hamilton County | 830,774 | 15.0% | 10.3% |
| Summit County | 537,864 | 12.8% | 9.0% |
| Montgomery County | 536,096 | 15.0% | 10.5% |
| Lucas County | 428,018 | 17.7% | 13.2% |
| Butler County | 392,876 | 11.8% | 7.7% |
| Stark County | 373,713 | 12.5% | 8.7% |
| Lorain County | 317,129 | 12.1% | 8.7% |
| Warren County | 250,008 | 6.0% | 4.4% |
| Lake County | 232,216 | 8.3% | 5.3% |
| Delaware County | 226,834 | 4.7% | 3.4% |
AI source: OH - 2024 - Ohio Department of Health-Bureau of Maternal Child and Family Health-Oral Health Program-Dental Access Collaborative-61298 RFP
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2,135,299 rural residents
Ohio has launched the Rural Health Transformation Program with over $200 million in federal funding and has begun issuing multiple competitive statewide RFPs. The first subrecipient funding has been awarded, including $10 million to Ohio University for rural workforce development, and EMS and other grant opportunities remain open with applications under review. As of September 2026, at least four major RFAs are active and several more have recently closed, supporting maternal health, care access, and workforce priorities. Active procurement to local providers and initial subrecipient awards confirm sustained implementation across program tracks. State opportunities: 3 active (2 open, 1 closing soon, 10 past/closed), $141.2M listed funding. Key opportunities: OH - 2026 - Request For Proposal For Subrecipents: Rural EMS And Dispatch Modernization Grant Program (RFP# DOH62030); Ohio RHTP: Healthier Ohio Community-Level Chronic Disease Prevention and Management (RO27); Ohio Department of Health-Bureau of Maternal Child and Family Health-Oral Health Program-Dental Access Collaborative-61298 RFP. Strategy alignment: supports workforce, ems, prevention priorities.
Ohio’s RHTP continues a phased, competitive initiative to transform rural health access and outcomes across 73 focus counties. The strategy supports capacity building through workforce pipelines, clinically integrated provider networks, school- and community-based health services, chronic disease and maternal health focused initiatives, EMS modernization, pharmacy and dental transformation, and integrated data and digital health. Actions are coordinated via targeted funding opportunities and technical assistance implemented by the Ohio Department of Health and partners, with milestones through 2030.
Model
Clinically Integrated Rural Health Innovation Hubs and Networks, anchored by Workforce Pipeline, School-Based (including Dental and Vision) Health Services, Pharmacy Transformation, Evidence- and Technology-Driven Care Initiatives, Healthier Ohio chronic disease initiatives, and Modernized Emergency Medical Services and Dispatch.
Key Initiatives (13)
Timeline: 2026–2030 implementation, with staggered bidder conferences and solicitations beginning January 2026, initial contracts launching as early as September 2026, and major expansion milestones set through late 2026 and beyond
Programs focus on community-level interventions to prevent and address chronic diseases prevalent in rural populations.
Prioritizing workforce pipeline development and upskilling to ensure sustainable care delivery in rural areas.
Efforts target upskilling, training, and retaining workforce in rural areas to address shortages and enhance service delivery.
Ohio Department of Health, Bureau of Maternal Child and Family Health, Oral Health Program
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OH - 2026 - Ohio Department of Health-Bureau of Maternal Child and Family Health-Oral Health Program-Dental Access Collaborative-61298 RFP
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Ohio Department of Health (Center of Public Health Excellence, RHTP)
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OH - 2026 - Request For Proposal For Subrecipents: Rural EMS And Dispatch Modernization Grant Program RFP# Doh62030
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OH - 2026 - DOH62030 RHTP - Emergency Medical Services and Dispatch Modernization Grant Program
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Ohio Department of Health, Center for Public Health Excellence
Due Sep 8, 2026· ⏰ today
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OH - 2026 - Healthier Ohio Community-Level Chronic Disease Prevention and Management
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OH - 2026 - RHTP: Healthier Ohio Community-Level Chronic Disease Prevention and Management (RO27) Applications (10/1/2026-9/30/2027)
RO27 competitive solicitation PDF
OH - 2026 - Healthier Ohio Community-Level Chronic Disease Prevention and Management (RO27) Applications
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OH - 2026 - RHTP Solicitation Invitations (954abb)
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OH - 2024 - Governor DeWine Announces Ohio's RHTP Award (welcome)
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OH - 2026 - Doh59808 Subrecipient Request For Proposal (RFP) Healthier Ohio Initiatives (Preventing and addressing chronic disease) Track 1
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OH - 2027 - DOH59808 Terms and Conditions
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| FY↓ | Awardee↕ | Amount↕ | Activity↕ | Source |
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| 2026 | Ohio University First specific award announced under Ohio's $202M RHTP allocation. Ohio University will lead statewide rural healthcare workforce development: K-12 healthcare exploration (summer camps, career fairs), undergraduate/graduate healthcare exposure, and paid apprenticeships for high schoolers and recent graduates to enter the rural health workforce. | $10.0M | Workforce |
This conference presented details of the OhioDENTAL Program, funded by the CMS Rural Health Transformation Grant, to support mobile and portable dental services for children in 73 rural Ohio counties. Up to $42.3 million is available over five years to improve pediatric dental access, address barriers, and establish dental homes through school-based partnerships. Applicants include dental associations, universities, health centers, and qualified organizations with experience in mobile/portable dental care. Key contacts: Tequila Cousar; Star Sawicki Event schedule: - Deadline to submit questions - 08/18/2026 - 3:00 PM ET - Procurement@odh.ohio.gov - Application due - 08/25/2026 - 3:00 PM ET
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The document is an open solicitation (RFP) from Ohio for the Rural Health Transformation Program focused on oral health and dental access. The application window is from September 1 to October 13, 2026. Key contacts: ruralhealthtransformation@odh.ohio.gov Event schedule: - Application close - 10/13/2026 - 3:00 PM
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Ohio is launching the Rural Health Transformation Program opportunity to fund clinically integrated networks and innovation hubs to improve rural healthcare. $61.7M will be distributed across general CIN/hub activities and maternal care initiatives, targeting 73 non-urban counties. Required activities include forming collaborative provider networks, expanding capacity, leveraging technology, strengthening workforce, and advancing sustainable, quality care delivery. Key contacts: Bobbi Krabill; Daniel Prokop Event schedule: - Inquiry Period Ends - 08/18/2026 - 3:00 PM ET - Solicitation Ends - 09/01/2026 - 3:00 PM ET - Notice of Award
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Document lists the specific counties in Ohio identified as the focus areas for the Rural Health Transformation Program.
Ohio's proposal seeks RHTP funding to expand proven and innovative health models for rural communities, including workforce development, technology-enabled care, and improved EMS. The application emphasizes partnerships, expanded school-based and home visiting programs, and leverages data-driven accountability. Policy reforms targeting SNAP nutrition, licensure compacts, and pharmacy practice aim to support sustained rural transformation.
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This is Ohio's multi-year plan for the Rural Health Transformation Program, focused on improving access, outcomes, and sustainability for rural hospitals and Medicaid beneficiaries. The plan proposes clinically integrated networks, school-based health, expanded EMS and pharmacy services, workforces pipelines, and value-based Medicaid reforms. Priorities include addressing chronic disease, maternal/infant mortality, behavioral health, and persistent rural disparities in provider supply and health outcomes.
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This work plan outlines a multi-year strategy to build lifestyle medicine capacity, implement multidisciplinary care teams, utilize remote patient monitoring, and develop community health worker programs to improve chronic disease outcomes in rural Ohio.
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09/30/2026-06/30/2027
Projected Project Period
↳ OH - 2026 - Request For Proposal For Subrecipients: Rural Ohio Clinically Integrated Networks And Rural Health Innovation Hubs – RFP# Doh59718
09/07/2026
Project Start
↳ OH - 2026 - Request For Proposal For Subrecipents - Ohiodental Program RFP# Doh61182
09/01/2026
Application Due Date
↳ OH - 2026 - Request For Proposal For Subrecipients: Rural Ohio Clinically Integrated Networks And Rural Health Innovation Hubs – RFP# Doh59718
08/31/2027
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↳ OH - 2026 - Request For Proposal For Subrecipents - Ohiodental Program RFP# Doh61182
08/25/2026
Proposal Due Date
↳ OH - 2026 - Request For Proposal For Subrecipents - Ohiodental Program RFP# Doh61182
08/18/2026
Inquiry Period Closes
↳ OH - 2026 - Request For Proposal For Subrecipients: Rural Ohio Clinically Integrated Networks And Rural Health Innovation Hubs – RFP# Doh59718
08/05/2026
Bidders Conference
↳ OH - 2026 - Request For Proposal For Subrecipents - Ohiodental Program RFP# Doh61182
07/20/2026
Bidders Conference
↳ OH - 2026 - Request For Proposal For Subrecipients: Rural Ohio Clinically Integrated Networks And Rural Health Innovation Hubs – RFP# Doh59718
07/06/2026
Inquiry Period Opens
↳ OH - 2026 - Request For Proposal For Subrecipients: Rural Ohio Clinically Integrated Networks And Rural Health Innovation Hubs – RFP# Doh59718
07/01/2029-06/30/2031
Renewal Option 2
↳ OH - 2026 - Request For Proposal For Subrecipients: Rural Ohio Clinically Integrated Networks And Rural Health Innovation Hubs – RFP# Doh59718
07/01/2027-06/30/2029
Renewal Option 1
↳ OH - 2026 - Request For Proposal For Subrecipients: Rural Ohio Clinically Integrated Networks And Rural Health Innovation Hubs – RFP# Doh59718
OH - 2026 - Ohio Department of Health-Bureau of Maternal Child and Family Health-Oral Health Program-Dental Access Collaborative-61298 RFP
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·EmailOH - 2024 - Emergency Medical Services and Dispatch Modernization Grant Program
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OH - 2026 - Bureau of Maternal Child and Family Health OhioDENTAL Program
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·EmailOH - 2026 - Healthier Ohio Community-Level Chronic Disease Prevention and Management
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OH - 2026 - DOH59718 Rural Health Innovation Hubs Cost Proposal Form
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The Ohio Department of Health is launching an initiative to support trauma-informed practices in health and public health settings statewide. Contractors will provide coaching, training, and organizational planning to implement these approaches, aiming to improve workforce retention, enhance organizational culture, and better serve individuals affected by trauma and ACEs. Event schedule: - Inquiry End Date - 07/02/2026 - 3:00 PM ET - via email: Procurement@odh.ohio.gov - Application End Date - 07/09/2026 - 3:00 PM ET - via email: Procurement@odh.ohio.gov
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Ohio announced the Emergency Medical Services and Dispatch Modernization Grant Program with applications open from August 26 to October 6, 2024. Additional solicitations are accessible through the Rural Health Transformation Program solicitation webpage. Key contacts: ruralhealthtransformation@odh.ohio.gov Event schedule: - Application deadline - 10/06/2024 - 3:00 PM
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The Ohio Department of Health is seeking applications from rural EMS agencies, fire/EMS agencies, and emergency dispatch centers for projects to modernize EMS and dispatch infrastructure. Up to $12 million will be available for one year, with the possibility of renewal, to support communication technology, EMS data systems, workforce training, and new models such as community paramedicine. The initiative prioritizes modern dispatch, improved emergency response, and reducing hospital ED overuse in 73 rural Ohio counties. Key contacts: Procurement@odh.ohio.gov Event schedule: - Bidders Conference - 09/08/2026 - 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM - https://teams.microsoft.com/meet/261152766912825?p=NNE43Dxu6sYQO6Fsh0 - Inquiry Period Opens - 08/26/2026 - Inquiry Period Closes - 09/29/2026 - 3:00 PM - Application Deadline - 10/06/2026 - 3:00 PM - Procurement@odh.ohio.gov - Projected Project Period Start - 10/29/2026 - Projected Project Period End - 06/30/2027 - Renewal Optional Year 1 Begin - 07/01/2027 - Renewal Optional Year 1 End - 06/30/2028
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This document is part of the guidance package for Ohio's Rural Health Transformation Program application cycle. It describes support for clinically integrated networks and rural health innovation hubs. A bidder's conference is announced to assist applicants with proposal preparation. Event schedule: - Bidders Conference - 07/20/2026 - 11:00 AM - TEAMS LINK: DOH59718 Bidders Conference
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This document provides the required cost proposal form for applicants seeking funding under Ohio's Rural Health Transformation Program (RHTP) for SFY 2026-2027. It serves as a GUIDANCE resource to assist applicants in preparing budgets for their submissions. No funding amounts or recipient details are specified in this form. Event schedule: - , 2026 - July 06 - |
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This is Ohio's official application for the CMS Rural Health Transformation Program, outlining comprehensive statewide strategies to improve rural health. The proposal includes expanding school-based health centers, investing in workforce development, telehealth, EMS upgrades, integrated care, and social determinants like nutrition and physical fitness. Key priorities focus on chronic disease, infant mortality, vision care, technology adoption, and improved local capacity.
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This bidders' conference Q&A provides further details for applicants to Ohio's RHTP Healthier Ohio Initiatives Track 1, which funds chronic disease prevention and management in 73 non-urban counties. Core objectives include reducing diabetes and hypertension rates through evidence-based care models, technology, and outreach. Up to 73 awards may be made for rural clinics or networks, each eligible for up to $200,000 per clinic per year; selected subrecipients will support workforce, quality improvement, technology, and community engagement. Event schedule: - Inquiry Begin - 04/13/2026 - ET - Inquiry End - 06/09/2026 - 3:00 PM ET - Solicitation End - 06/16/2026 - 3:00 PM ET - Notice of Award - June 2026 - ET
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This Bidders Conference Q&A provides clarifications for applicants to Ohio's RHTP Healthier Ohio Initiatives RFP. Maximum funding is up to $200,000 per clinic per year, and entities may apply to serve multiple rural clinics or counties in a single proposal. Technology, mobile clinics, and a variety of healthcare delivery models may be eligible if they primarily serve rural populations. Event schedule: - Bidders Conference Q&A Release - 04/21/2026
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