Rural Health Transformation Program (RHTP) – Minnesota is sponsored by Minnesota Medical Association. Minnesota's RHTP focuses on strengthening rural communities by improving healthcare access and outcomes.

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of Health Report fraud: 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 RFP Request for Proposal: 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) RHTP Technical Assistance for Health Care Providers on Health Information Technology RFP Addendum (PDF) RHTP Technical Assistance for Health Care Providers on Health Information Technology RFP Questions & Answers (PDF) Deadline: Responses are due no later than 4:30 pm, May 29 Companies interested in responding to the RFP must do so through the State of Minnesota’s SWIFT Supplier Portal as directed in the RFP.

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

mn. us RHTP 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 3, 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) RHTP ECHO for Maternal and Behavioral Health Questions & Answers (PDF) MDH Due Diligence Form (PDF) Sample Grant Agreement (PDF) RHTP ECHO for Maternal and Behavioral Health RFP Webinar (PDF) For more information, please contact: grants.

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us RHTP Statewide Tele-buprenorphine Access Line Request for Proposal: RHTP Statewide Tele-buprenorphine Access Line 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 supports the planning, development and implementation of infrastructure needed to operate a tele-buprenorphine (telebupe) access line. The Telebupe Access Line will allow Minnesota to build a centralized and sustainable statewide access system to address persistent access gaps in rural communities.

The goal of this project is to implement a Telebupe Access Line that will operate sustainably by the end of the five-year grant period through billable clinical encounters. The Telebupe Access Line will provide rapid access to clinical assessment and prescriptions for MOUD to individuals seeking treatment, with a primary focus on individuals in rural communities where same-day access to care is limited or unavailable.

The Telebupe Access Line should be operational for a minimum of 60 hours per week, with the selected vendor prepared to begin service delivery during budget period 2.

The following entities are eligible to apply: Hospitals or health systems licensed to operate in Minnesota Federally Qualified Health Centers (FQHCs) Rural Health Clinics (RHCs) Tribal health organizations and Urban Indian health programs Nonprofit community health providers Behavioral health organizations licensed in Minnesota Telehealth providers that are currently enrolled as a MHCP provider or demonstrate a plan and timeline to achieve MHCP provider enrollment Community-based organizations partnering with licensed Minnesota prescribers Partnerships or consortia of the above entities (one entity must serve as the fiscal lead) 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 29, 2026 at 4:30 p. m. Central Time.

RFP Questions Due : June 15, 2026 at 4:30 p. m. Central Time.

RHTP Statewide Tele-buprenorphine Access Line RFP (PDF) MDH Due Diligence Form (PDF) Sample Grant Agreement (PDF) An informational webinar will be held on June 4, 2026 at 11:00 a. m. Central Time.

Join the RHTP Tele-bupe Access Line RFP Teams meeting June 4 . For more information, please contact: grants. ruraltransformation.

mdh@state. mn. us RHTP Child and Adolescent Mental Health Initiatives Request for Proposal: RHTP Child and Adolescent Mental Health Initiatives 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 supports the planning and development of regional Child and Adolescent Mental Health Initiatives. These initiatives will serve as a mechanism for regional collaboration to build effective community-based mental health services for children and adolescents across Minnesota.

Based on the work of the Minnesota Adult Mental Health Initiatives, this activity brings counties and consortia of counties together to regionally coordinate mental health crisis services and support child and adolescent mental health. While Minnesota has a model of Adult Mental Health Initiatives, the needs of children and adolescents are different from those of adults, and this model should reflect these unique needs.

Notably, this activity must be shaped for the needs of children and adolescents.

The following entities are eligible to apply: Located outside of the seven-county metropolitan area and serve rural communities The seven-county metropolitan area includes Hennepin, Ramsey, Dakota, Anoka, Washington, Carver, and Scott counties Established Child and Adolescent Mental Health Collaboratives (including Integrated Children’s Mental Health and Family Services Collaboratives) Counties or consortia of counties/county health boards Current consortia/regions serving Minnesota’s Adult Mental Health Initiatives are strongly encouraged to apply in the same configuration Applicants are required to demonstrate a comprehensive approach to address child and adolescent mental health needs in their regions.

Collaborating organizations should focus on child and adolescent services. Examples of collaborating partners include local public health, regional suicide prevention coordinators, schools and school-based health centers (birth-12th grade), emergency departments, children’s justice professionals, primary care providers or others serving the mental health needs of children and adolescents.

Grant application forms and guidelines: Applications Due: June 15, 2026 at 4:30 p. m. Central Time.

RFP Questions Due : June 1, 2026 at 4:30 p. m. Central Time.

RHTP Child and Adolescent Mental Health Initiatives RFP (PDF) MDH Due Diligence Form (PDF) Sample Grant Agreement (PDF) RHTP Children's Mental Health Initiative RFP Webinar (PDF) For more information, please contact: grants. ruraltransformation. mdh@state.

mn. us RHTP Healthcare Workforce Retention Program Request for Proposal: RHTP Healthcare Workforce Retention Program 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 to understand systemic factors leading to provider/clinician burnout; develop, pilot and scale responsive solutions to decrease burnout; and link the solutions to improved working conditions to improvements in provider retention and patient experience and/or outcomes.

Successful proposals will: Demonstrate an understanding of the distinct conditions in which rural providers work Provide a detailed plan to assess and measure key determinants of healthcare worker burnout/dissatisfaction with clear description of the tools that will be used, such as validated surveys and/or qualitative assessments; Include a plan for conducting analysis of the data gathered throughout the pilot; and how the data will be shared with participating organizations Develop and pilot evidence-based or promising practices to decrease burnout and improve work conditions.

These may include optimizing workflows, aligning systems and processes to fit clinician needs, and/or strengthening care delivery processes to support long-term retention in rural areas.

Measure and evaluate the impact of the interventions on improvements in working conditions, and where possible, link to improved patient experience and/or healthcare outcomes Provide a plan on how results of the healthcare worker retention pilot will be reported to the Minnesota Department of health along with how the interventions can be expanded and implemented in other rural healthcare organizations.

The following entities are eligible to apply: Located in Minnesota with a demonstrable knowledge of Minnesota’s rural health systems. Applicants should have a proven track record of developing and executing evidence-based workplace-related burnout mitigation and healthcare workforce retention efforts.

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 22, 2026 at 4:30 p. m.

Central Time. RFP Questions Due : June 15, 2026 at 4:30 p. m.

Central Time. RHTP Healthcare Workforce Retention RFP (PDF) MDH Due Diligence Form (PDF) Sample Grant Agreement (PDF) An informational webinar will be held on June 2, 2026 at 10:00 a. m.

Central Time. Join the RHTP Healthcare Workforce Retention RFP Teams meeting June 2 . For more information, please contact: grants.

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us Quick Call: Identifying Performance Measures for RHTP Information Technology Investments Quick Call: Identifying Performance Measures for RHTP Information Technology Investments MDH’s Office of Rural Health and Primary Care seeks proposals for a vendor to advise MDH on the design and development of a performance measurement framework for Minnesota’s Rural Health Transformation Program (RHTP) “Initiative Five” health information technology (HIT) investments.

The selected vendor will develop a performance measurement framework that links HIT investments to the state’s strategic objectives on sustainability of rural providers and their readiness for value-based care. The framework will define leading and lagging indicators; short-, mid-, and long-term outcomes; performance measures; and data sources related to RHTP-funded HIT investments.

Contract application forms and guidelines: Quick Call: Identifying Performance Measures for RHTP Information Technology Investments RFP (PDF) Quick Call: Identifying Performance Measures for RHTP Information Technology Investments Addendum (PDF) Quick Call: Identifying Performance Measures for RHTP Information Technology Investments Questions and Answers (PDF) Deadline: Responses are due no later than 4:30 pm, May 26 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 Reference number is PT5022 For more information, please contact: rural. transformation. mdh@state.

mn. us RHTP Telehealth Access Points Request for Proposal: RHTP Telehealth Access Points 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 focuses on the development of community telehealth access points (TAPs).

TAPs are dedicated spaces in community locations where members of the public may access telehealth appointments. TAPs may be located at sites such as schools, pharmacies, local public health offices, long-term care facilities, libraries, community-based organizations, and Tribal health clinics or other Tribal offices.

Telehealth services provided at TAPs may include, for example, screenings, provider consultations, and remote visits for primary care, behavioral health, and oral health. TAPs increase access to timely, high-quality health care for rural residents who may not have a health care facility nearby or broadband service at home, or who may feel more comfortable seeking care in a trusted community setting.

The following entities are eligible to apply: The applicant may be either a healthcare provider or a site hosting the TAP. Eligible applicants include: Local public health departments Long-term care facilities Community-based organizations and community centers Grant application forms and guidelines: Applications Due: June 30, 2026 at 4:30 p. m.

Central Time. RFP Questions Due : June 16, 2026 at 4:30 p. m.

Central Time. RHTP Telehealth Access Points RFP (PDF) MDH Due Diligence Form (PDF) Sample Grant Agreement (PDF) An informational webinar will be held on June 9, 2026 at 10:00 a. m.

Central Time. Join the RHTP Telehealth Access Points RFP Teams meeting June 9 . For more information, please contact: grants.

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us RHTP Rural Clinical Rotations Expansion Grant Program Request for Proposal: Rural Clinical Rotations Expansion Grant Program 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 supports awards to eligible health professional training programs to augment existing clinical training by adding or expanding rural rotations or clinical training experiences.

Rural rotations and clinical training experiences provide health professionals in training with meaningful exposure to rural settings and strengthen interest in practicing in rural communities.

The following types of clinical training programs, which may be part of institutions of higher education, hospitals, or other entities located in Minnesota, are eligible to apply for this funding: Advanced Practice Registered Nursing Programs Dental Therapy Education Program or Advanced Dental Therapy Education Programs Mental Health Professional Programs Physician Assistant Programs Physician Residency Training Programs All applicants must be able to demonstrate applicable membership and compliance with their corresponding accrediting bodies.

Grant application forms and guidelines: Applications Due: June 30, 2026 at 4:30 p. m. Central Time.

RFP Questions Due : June 16, 2026 at 4:30 p. m. Central Time.

RHTP Rural Clinical Rotations Expansion Grant Program RFP (PDF) MDH Due Diligence Form (PDF) Sample Grant Agreement (PDF) An informational webinar will be held on June 9, 2026 at 2:00 p. m. Central Time.

Join the RHTP Rural Clinical Rotations Expansion Grant Program RFP Teams meeting June 9 . For more information, please contact: grants. ruraltransformation.

mdh@state. mn. us RHTP Physician Rural Residency Training Program Request for Proposal: Physician Rural Residency Training Program 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 invites applications for two types of grants: Feasibility Assessment Grants: Grants to conduct a feasibility assessment for organizations considering establishing or expanding rural physician residency training programs in Minnesota.

Planning and Development Grants: Grants to plan and develop new or expanded rural physician residency programs in high-need specialties (family medicine, general internal medicine, general pediatrics, general surgery, obstetrics, geriatrics, and psychiatry) in Minnesota that will be sustained long-term through stable funding mechanisms, such as Medicare, Medicaid, and other public or private funding sources.

Grantees are not required to participate in RHTP feasibility assessment grants in order to apply for RHTP planning and development grants for rural residency programs. However, planning and development grant applicants will be required to demonstrate thorough governance, academic, clinical, and financial planning efforts. Eligible applicants are programs, sponsors, and potential sponsors of rural residency programs located in Minnesota.

Eligible programs must meet the following criteria: Train, or propose to train, medical residents in: A new rural residency training program, or A new rural residency training track within an existing residency program, or A community-based ambulatory care center that primarily serves the underserved and is proposing to add a rural residency training program or track.

Train, or propose to train, medical residents in the following priority specialties: General internal medicine Grant application forms and guidelines: Applications Due: June 30, 2026 at 4:30 p. m. Central Time.

RFP Questions Due : June 16, 2026 at 4:30 p. m. Central Time.

RHTP Physician Rural Residency Training Program RFP (PDF) MDH Due Diligence Form (PDF) Sample Grant Agreement (PDF) An informational webinar will be held on June 11, 2026 at 10:00 a. m. Central Time.

Join the RHTP Physician Rural Residency Training Program RFP Teams meeting June 11 . For more information, please contact: grants. ruraltransformation.

mdh@state. mn. us Past Grants & Contracts Notices RHTP 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.

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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.