Rural Health Transformation Information Technology Program is sponsored by Office of Health Strategy, Connecticut. Supports projects focused on care coordination, community health workers, and dental clinics in rural communities.

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Notice of Funding Opportunity Rural Health Transformation Information Technology Program 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 June 9, 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.

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: Director of Communications Office of Health Strategy (OHS) 450 Capitol Ave MS#51OHS&#x2028 Acting Commissioner Porter