Rural Health Transformation Program (Minnesota) is sponsored by Minnesota Department of Health (MDH). A state-administered program as part of a federal initiative to stabilize rural health systems, expand access to care, modernize infrastructure, and ensure long-term sustainability. Includes behavioral health and substance use disorder expansion.

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of Health Report fraud and other complaints: MDH Complaints and Allegations Form Office of Rural Health and Primary Care Rural Health Transformation Program Rural Health Care: Data Highlights Chartbook Workforce Advisory Council Feedback Rural Health Advisory Committee (RHAC) State Office of Rural Health (SORH) Health Care Workforce Data Related to Health Care Professions Health care loan forgiveness repayment International Medical Graduate program Medical Education and Research Costs (MERC) Office of Rural Health and Primary Care Rural Health Transformation Program Rural Health Care: Data Highlights Chartbook Workforce Advisory Council Feedback Rural Health Advisory Committee (RHAC) State Office of Rural Health (SORH) Health Care Workforce Data Related to Health Care Professions Health care loan forgiveness repayment International Medical Graduate program Medical Education and Research Costs (MERC) Office of Rural Health and Primary Care Office of Rural Health and Primary Care Rural Health Transformation Program Funding Notice of Grant Opportunity for Rural Hospitals, FQHCs, CCBHCs/CMHCs, & Tribal Nations Notice of Grant Opportunities for: Rural Federally Qualified Health Centers (FQHCs) Rural Certified Community Behavioral Health Centers/Community Mental Health Centers (CCBHCs/CMHCs) The federal Rural Health Transformation Program (RHTP) was created by H.

R. 1 (Section 71401 of Public Law 119-21) on July 4, 2025. It is a federal initiative to help states support rural communities in improving health care access, quality, and outcomes by transforming the health care delivery ecosystem.

The RHTP focuses on promoting innovation, strategic partnerships, infrastructure development, and workforce investment in rural communities. The federal program will grant up to $50 billion to states over five budget periods. Minnesota has outlined their initiatives online (learn more about Minnesota's Rural Health Transformation Program ).

Grant recipients will select activities from broad RHTP initiatives designed to advance the overarching goals of improving health outcomes and access to care for rural Minnesotans, sustainably expanding the rural health care workforce, strengthening partnerships between providers to expand service delivery in rural communities, and stabilizing rural provider financial health through strategic investments.

MDH was awarded approximately $193 million by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) for the first budget period to transform the rural health system in Minnesota. Most of the funding will be distributed in grants to rural and Critical Access hospitals, rural Tribal Nations, FQHCs, and rural CCBHCs and CMHCs.

Entity Type Allocated Amount for Entity Type for Budget Period 1 Number of Eligible Entities Hospitals 70% of MN's RHTP Award 94 FQHCs 5% of MN's RHTP Award 5 CCBHCs/CMHCs 2% of MN's RHTP Award 16 Tribal Nations 2% of MN's RHTP Award 10 Important Updates Application deadline extended to May 26 at 4:30 p. m.

Expenses may be eligible even if not named in the Notice of Grant Opportunity, if they align with RHTP goals and activity priorities, result in transformative change for organizations and communities, are sustainable, and meet all other RHTP funding requirements After you submit your application, MDH will continue working with you to finalize your plans Grant application forms and guidelines: Rural Hospital Notice of Grant Opportunity (PDF) Rural FQHC Notice of Grant Opportunity (PDF) Rural CCBHC/CMHC Notice of Grant Opportunity (PDF) Rural Tribal Nation Notice of Grant Opportunity (PDF) MDH Due Diligence Form (PDF) Sample Grant Agreement (PDF) Year 1 Direct Allocation Questions and Answers (PDF).

Rural Hospital Informational Webinar Presentation (PDF) Rural FQHC Informational Webinar Presentation (PDF) Rural CCBHC/CMHC Informational Webinar Presentation (PDF) Tribal Nations Informational Webinar Presentation (PDF). Technical Assistance (TA) Requests ORHPC staff will be available to answer questions and provide guidance as eligible applicants for these formula-based, non-competitive grants prepare their applications.

Applicants are strongly encouraged to reach out early in the application period with questions. To request TA, please complete this form: Rural Health Transformation Application TA Request (MS Form) . TA meetings will be scheduled within two weeks of request.

RHTP Technical Assistance for Health Care Providers on Health Information Technology Request for Proposals: RHTP Technical Assistance for Health Care Providers on Health Information Technology MDH’s Office of Rural Health and Primary Care has published a Request for Proposals (RFP) for one or more vendors to provide professional technical advisory services related to a variety of health information technology purchases funded through its Rural Health Transformation Program (RHTP).

The purpose of this contract is to provide a ready source of technical assistance (TA) to RHTP subgrantees and potential subgrantees seeking guidance and support related to RHTP-funded HIT tools and how implementation of these tools can help subgrantees achieve Minnesota’s five overarching RHTP goals as described in the MN Rural Health Transformation Project Narrative (PDF) Contract application forms and guidelines: RHTP Technical Assistance for Health Care Providers on Health Information Technology RFP (PDF) Deadline: Responses are due no later than 4:30 pm, May 22 Companies interested in responding to the RFP must do so through the State of Minnesota’s SWIFT Supplier Porta as directed in the RFP.

The SWIFT Event number is 2000018300 For more information, please contact: rural. transformation. mdh@state.

mn. us Rural Health Transformation Program: Project ECHO for Maternal and Behavioral Health Request for Proposal: RHTP Project ECHO for Maternal and Behavioral Health The federal Rural Health Transformation Program (RHTP) was created by H. R.

1 (Section 71401 of Public Law 119-21) on July 4, 2025. It is a federal initiative to help states support rural communities in improving health care access, quality, and outcomes by transforming the health care delivery ecosystem. The RHTP focuses on promoting innovation, strategic partnerships, infrastructure development, and workforce investment in rural communities.

The federal program will grant up to $50 billion to states over five budget periods. Minnesota has outlined their initiatives online (learn more about Minnesota's Rural Health Transformation Program ).

This RFP seeks proposals from applicants to provide Project Extension for Community Healthcare Outcomes (ECHO) on topics that include but are not limited to maternal health (inclusive of maternal mental health) and mental/behavioral health for primary care audiences.

Project ECHOs are virtual, case-based learning and mentorship programs provided by organization(s) to build the skills and confidence of rural physicians, nurse practitioners, and physician associates who often serve as the main access point for maternal health and behavioral health care in rural communities.

Applicants are expected to provide 12–24 one-hour long sessions (minimum of one time per month) in at least one of the topic areas. Applicants are welcome to apply to provide both mental health and maternal health series. Project ECHOs should focus on: Providing education and networking for participating rural clinicians and their care teams.

Providing an open participation model. Sharing responsive knowledge that is adaptable to rural community and clinician needs in underserved and hard-to-reach patient populations. Maintaining a focus on case-based learning that is specific to rural populations.

Participants will learn from expert-led didactic presentations and discuss their own patient cases to gain new skills and implement evidence-based recommendations. The following entities are eligible to apply: For-profit or not-for-profit entities that demonstrate extensive experience providing in-depth, high-quality education and training and/or developing resources that support rural health care.

Be trained in iECHO, for the Project ECHO model. Applicants will be selected based on their ability to complete proposed projects and evidence of experience in the proposed subject matter. Grant application forms and guidelines: Applications Due: June 10, 2026 at 4:30 p.

m. Central Time. RFP Questions Due : May 22, 2026 at 4:30 p.

m. Central Time. RHTP ECHO for Maternal and Behavioral Health (PDF) MDH Due Diligence Form (PDF) Sample Grant Agreement (PDF) An informational webinar will be held on May 13, 2026 at 11:00 a.

m. Central Time. Join the RHTP Project ECHO RFP Teams meeting May 13 .

Past Grants & Contracts Notices Health Information Technology Advisory Services Request for Proposals: Health Information Technology Advisory Services Applications are open for the Health Information Technology Advisory Services Request for Proposals (RFP).

MDH seeks one or more vendors to provide professional technical advisory services related to a variety of health information technology purchases funded through its Rural Health Transformation Program (RHTP). The vendor will play a critical role in advising MDH on appropriate health information technology (HIT) purchases on the part of RHTP subgrantees and how to create an effective monitoring program for oversight of these purchases.

Subgrantees will include rural hospitals, rural clinics, Federally Qualified Health Centers (FQHCs), Certified Community Behavioral Health Centers/community mental health centers, rural Tribal nations, and potentially other local organizations that participate in patient care and/or support patients’ health-related social needs.

Contract application forms and guidelines: Health Information Technology Advisory Services RFP (PDF) Health Information Technology Advisory Services RFP Questions & Answers (PDF) Health Information Technology Advisory Services Addendum Two (PDF) Health Information Technology Advisory Services Cost Proposal (PDF) Health Information Technology Advisory Services Sample Contract (PDF) For more information, please contact: rural.

transformation. mdh@state. mn.

us The Rural Health Transformation Program Activities are 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 $193,090,618. 14 with 100 percent funded by CMS/HHS. The contents are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily represent the official views of, nor an endorsement, by CMS/HHS, or the U.S. Government.