What's New

Oklahoma has launched a statewide EMS centralization initiative under the Rural Health Transformation Program, selecting Pulsara as the EMS communication and coordination platform. The platform enables real-time information exchange, live video specialty consultation, and logistics management for rural hospitals and Fire/EMS agencies at no cost. Implementation will occur in prioritized waves, focusing on connecting rural networks first. Key contacts: OklahomaRHTP@health.ok.gov Event schedule: - Announcement Date - 08/14/2026 - CT - Oklahoma

The Alaska Department of Health has awarded over $34.5 million to 56 projects through the Rural Health Transformation Program's Year 1 funding cycle. Project selections focus on advancing rural health transformation across six core initiatives, impacting rural, remote, and frontier communities statewide. Further project-level detail is available via the DOH website as funding announcements continue to be released. Event schedule: - Second round award announcement - 08/14/2026 - Initial round award announcement - 08/07/2026

An updated competitive solicitation has been released by West Virginia RHTP to support EMS-led community paramedicine and mobile-integrated health strategies in rural areas. State-licensed EMS agencies are eligible to apply through the wvOASIS Vendor Self Service portal, with applications due by August 28, 2026. Additional solicitation cycles will be announced in future editions. Event schedule: - Application Deadline - 08/28/2026 - AFA Release Webinar - August 17, 2026 - 9:00 AM - 10:00 AM ET - West Virginia RHTP Stream - YouTube

West Virginia has released an updated solicitation under RHTP for EMS Community Paramedicine Programs, with applications administered through wvOASIS. The initiative is part of a broader Connected Care Grid pillar that aims to build new pathways to care in rural regions. Additional solicitations and webinars will be announced in subsequent newsletters. Event schedule: - Application Due Date - 08/28/2026 - ET - wvOASIS portal - AFA Release Webinar - August 17, 2026 - 9:00 AM - 10:00 AM ET - YouTube livestream (https://www.youtube.com/@WestVirginiaRHTPStream) - Informational Webinar - March 24, 2026 - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oO7-NCKg_44 - Informational Webinar - July 9, 2026 - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oO7-NCKg_44

Announcement of a funding opportunity for the Azdhs Rural Arizona Navigator Program under RHTP funding. The link provides access to more information about this solicitation.

Nebraska announced a Rural Health Transformation Program (RHTP) Dashboard to improve rural health monitoring and transformation efforts.

Congresswoman Kat Cammack announced over $42.2 million in Rural Health Transformation Program investments targeting North Central Florida. The announcement highlights significant federal support for rural health initiatives in this region.

The West Virginia RHTP is launching new solicitations focused on expanding rural EMS and public transportation collaboratives. Opportunities will be released on a rolling basis and applications must be submitted via the wvOASIS portal. Informational webinars and FAQs are available to assist applicants. Event schedule: - Informational Webinar - March 24, 2026 - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oO7-NCKg_44 - Second Informational Webinar - July 9, 2026 - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oO7-NCKg_44 - AFA Release Webinar - August 14, 2026 - 9:00 AM ET - https://www.youtube.com/@WestVirginiaRHTPStream - Proposal Due Date (RHT-AFA-08-12-2026-RHL1) - 08/26/2026

This document announces two new funding opportunities under West Virginia's RHTP/RHL initiative for EMS alternative destination transport and regional public transportation collaboratives. Applications are open to eligible providers and must be submitted via the wvOASIS VSS portal by August 26, 2026. An informational webinar is scheduled to present these opportunities and provide further guidance to applicants. Event schedule: - Final application deadline – EMS Collaboratives - 08/26/2026 - https://wvoasis.gov/ - Final application deadline – Public Transportation Collaboratives - 08/26/2026 - https://wvoasis.gov/ - AFA Release Webinar - August 14, 2026 - 9:00 AM ET - YouTube livestream at West Virginia RHTP Stream - YouTube

North Dakota HHS is opening a $1 million federal-funded planning grant opportunity to improve care coordination for rural residents. The program aims to strengthen communication and coordination among healthcare, community, and tribal partners statewide. The project will explore future technology solutions, such as closed-loop referral systems, and is part of the state's strategic initiative to bring high-quality healthcare closer to home. Key contacts: Alysia Huck alhuck@nd.gov Event schedule: - Technical Assistance Call - 08/12/2026 - 12:00 PM - 12:45 PM CT - Webinar link or call (not specified) - Application Deadline - 08/26/2026 - 5:00 PM CT

Florida's Rural Health Transformation Program received a nearly $188 million award to expand rural health care access statewide. The program is administered by the Agency for Health Care Administration and focuses on improving rural hospital capacity and Medicaid services.

Icahn was awarded more than $50 million by the State of Illinois to support the advancement of rural healthcare transformation across the state. This award highlights significant federal funding directed towards improving rural health in Illinois.