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Find similar grantsIllinois Rural Health Transformation Program (anticipated) is sponsored by Illinois Department of Healthcare and Family Services (via federal CMS). This opportunity supports mission-aligned projects and measurable outcomes.
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Rural Health Transformation Program Medicaid Provider Alert: Provider revalidation has begun and those not completing the process risk disenrollment. Check your account now to learn when your revalidation is due. More information here.
Elizabeth M. Whitehorn, Director Rural Health Transformation Program On December 29 th , 2025, the federal Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services awarded Illinois $193.
4 million for calendar year 2026 through the new federal Rural Health Transformation Program, which HFS will distribute with the goal of strengthening healthcare infrastructure in the state’s rural areas, creating more equitable access to healthcare and improving health outcomes for Illinoisans statewide. Subsequent program year funding will be determined by federal CMS on an annual basis. See HFS' project overview for more information.
What is the Rural Health Transformation Program? On July 4, 2025, P. L.
119-21, or HR 1, was signed into law. Among several provisions, it created the Rural Health Transformation Program (RHTP) , a $50 billion fund for rural healthcare providers. All 50 states are eligible to apply for this funding.
HFS submitted Illinois’ application for funding to the federal Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) on Nov. 5, 2025. Illinois RHTP Application Details Illinois’ Rural Health Transformation Program is designed to deliver critical funding and drive sustainable change in our most underserved rural communities—because every resident deserves access to high-quality care, no matter where they live.
Illinois is applying for $200 million per year for five years, for a total of $1 billion. HFS held more than 38 stakeholder meetings, held a public listening session with nearly 300 attendees, received over 120 written comments and proposal, and held 46 follow-up meetings. Illinois’ rural population is estimated to include about 1.
9 million people and represents approximately 15% of the state’s population. 34% of Illinois counties do not have any obstetric service. HFS developed a vision for the future of rural healthcare in Illinois based on the five strategic goals outlined by CMS.
The RHTP application includes 3 categories of initiatives: (1) Transforming Rural Healthcare; (2) Overcoming Geographic Barriers to Care; (3) Building a Resilient Rural Workforce.
The purpose of HFS’ RHTP is to (1) invest in infrastructure and innovative models of care to right-size care delivery in rural communities; (2) break down existing barriers to care by bringing healthcare into the rural communities; and (3) build a robust local workforce Funds will be used to support these initiatives through a combination of grants to and direct investments in providers.
Together, funds will be used toward hospital transformation grants; primary care and behavioral health integration; value-based payment initiatives; chronic disease prevention programming; infrastructure in EMS, mobile health clinics, and mobile crisis units; investment in telehealth and technological innovation; scholarship and university program expansion; regional training and certification programs; expansion of community college programs; and expansion of high-school community outreach programs.
Proposed Strategic Initiatives Illinois proposes using Rural Health Transformation Funds to support eight key initiatives.
Community Care Infrastructure Hospital Disease Prevention EMS and Mobile Healthcare Technology Innovation for Virtual Care Healthcare Workforce Expansion Training Healthcare Support Workers Rural Health Education Pipeline Federal CMS will make award announcements by December 31, 2025; HFS will enter into budget negotiations with federal CMS; Continued stakeholder engagement with grant partner entities, trade groups, and others; Staff planning and implementation at HFS in partnership with other state agencies.
The Project Narrative was submitted as part of HFS’ application submission to federal Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services on November 5, 2025, in response to NOFO #CMS-RHT-26-001. Please note, this version is not final. Programmatic and budgetary information is subject to change per CMS review and approval.
More details on the federal Rural Health Transformation Program and Illinois’ application for funding can be found in HFS’ November 2025 RHTP Update to the Illinois General Assembly.
HFS Statement following RHTP application submission – November 6, 2025 The Illinois Department of Healthcare and Family Services (HFS) has submitted an application for the federal Rural Health Transformation Program (RHTP) that is geared toward creating a stronger and more accessible healthcare system in the rural communities in our state.
The Department looks forward to the federal Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services’ (CMS) funding allocation announcement by the end of this year. HFS applied for a total of $1 billion, or $200 million per year over five years, as instructed by federal CMS, which instructed every state to apply for this same amount.
Illinois’ application was informed by extensive stakeholder feedback about how to best support rural communities in the state. Before submitting the application, HFS engaged with other state agencies, provider associations, rural hospitals and health centers, community mental health centers, universities and community colleges, legislators and vendors.
HFS also held a listening session with nearly 300 attendees and received over 120 written public comments and proposals.
According to the current listing, eligibility includes: Healthcare providers, hospitals, community health centers, educational institutions in rural Illinois. Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.
The current listing shows illinois applied for $200M/year for 5 years (total $1B) for multiple rural health initiatives. Verify award ceilings, matching requirements, and allowable costs in the official notice.
Illinois Rural Health Transformation Program (anticipated) is funded by Illinois Department of Healthcare and Family Services (via federal CMS). Verify program details on the funder's official page before applying.
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NCI Continuing Umbrella of Research Experiences (CURE) Academic Career Excellence (ACE) Award (K32) is a grant from the National Cancer Institute (NCI) that funds early postdoctoral fellows from diverse backgrounds, including underrepresented groups, to pursue research training in cancer-related fields. The K32 award supports fellows within 12 months prior to transitioning into, or within the first two years of, a postdoctoral position. The program, operated through NCI's Center to Reduce Cancer Health Disparities (CRCHD), aims to enhance the pool of qualified diverse cancer researchers. Beginning with the June 12, 2025 due date, the CURE ACE Award is available in both Independent Clinical Trial Required and Independent Clinical Trial Not Allowed versions. Eligible applicants must be U.S. citizens or permanent residents at time of award.
Innovation Grant is a grant from the Delta Dental of Arizona Foundation that funds nonprofit organizations pursuing unique, high-impact projects that improve health and wellness in Arizona communities. This two-year award supports original initiatives with measurable real-world impact, including programs serving underserved and uninsured populations through oral health education, disease prevention, and nutritional access. Projects must demonstrate the potential to make a meaningful difference in the community and stand apart from conventional approaches. Eligible applicants are Arizona-based nonprofit organizations. Awards total $100,000 per recipient over two years. The 2026 application cycle closed October 16, 2025, with recipients notified in late 2025 and funding made available shortly after.
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