Rural Health Transformation Program
The Rural Health Transformation Program (RHTP) is unprecedented federal investment in rural health to strengthen sustainable access to care and improve health outcomes. The RHTP directs $50 billion toward promoting rural health innovation, strategic partnerships, infrastructure development, and workforce investment. States will help rural communities meet these strategic goals related to prevention, access, workforce, technology, and care innovation.
Application submission deadline: Nov. 5, 2025
Expected award date: Dec. 31, 2025
Important Dates:
- CMS Informational program introduction applicant webinars:
- September 19th, 2025 3:00 PM – 4:30 PM ET. Register here
- September 25th, 2025 3:00 PM – 4:30 PM ET. Register here
- NRHA hosted RHTP-NOFO office hours:
- October 2, 2025 1 PM EST. Register here.
- October 17, 2025 1 PM EST. Register here.
- Optional letter of intent deadline: September 30, 2025
- Application submission deadline: November 5, 2025
- Expected award date: December 31, 2025
- Expected earliest start date: December 31, 2025