# AHCCCS Opioid Antagonist Distribution Initiative RFGA

The Opioid Antagonist Distribution Initiative is supported by the Arizona Rural Health Transformation Program (RHTP), funded via the federal One Big Beautiful Bill Act (H.R. 1, Title VII, Sec. 71401). The initiative provides competitive funding for the distribution of opioid antagonists (including naloxone/Narcan), training of first responders and healthcare professionals, and support for opioid overdose prevention in rural Arizona, especially targeting rural counties, Tribal communities, and small fire districts. The program may also focus on rural health innovation and partnerships, and must operate within the indirect cost cap requirements mandated under RHTP. Applications must include clear activities for overdose prevention and an implementation/distribution plan, with cost share/match not required unless otherwise specified.

## Key facts

- Status: Closed
- Type: RFA
- Issued by: Arizona Health Care Cost Containment System (AHCCCS) (Arizona)
- Posted: 2026-03-12
- Application due: 2026-08-07
- Eligible applicants: County governments, Tribal governments, Special districts (fire, EMS), Nonprofit health clinics
- How to apply: Apply online: https://www.azahcccs.gov/AHCCCS/Initiatives/RHTP/
- Funding source: Rural Health Transformation Program (CMS)
- Official source: https://crh.arizona.edu/arizona-rural-health-transformation-program-toolkit

## Eligibility

Eligible applicants include rural counties, Tribal communities, small fire districts, and frontier clinics as defined by the Arizona Department of Health Services and/or the AHCCCS RHTP guidelines.

## Requirements

Applications must propose overdose prevention activities and distribution plans for opioid antagonists.

## Application package and source documents

- [AZ - 2026 - Arizona RHTP Toolkit](https://www.ruralcarejourney.com/api/documents/1c9375c4-a41c-4dcd-88b4-400c2184a521/file) (primary) — official: https://crh.arizona.edu/arizona-rural-health-transformation-program-toolkit
- [AZ - 2026 - RHTP Funding Opportunity Update: Upcoming RFGA Releases](https://www.ruralcarejourney.com/api/documents/fcf4ac56-4a2d-4026-a1f8-fa809372795a/file) — official: https://www.azahcccs.gov/shared/News/GeneralNews/UpcomingRFGA_Releases.html

More Arizona RHTP activity: https://www.ruralcarejourney.com/states/az (markdown: https://www.ruralcarejourney.com/states/az.md)

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Source: Rural Care Journey (RCJ), https://www.ruralcarejourney.com/opportunities/ahcccs-opioid-antagonist-distribution-initiative-rfga--80ca8c6765 — data as of 2026-08-15.
Cite the RCJ page for the summary and the linked official source for authoritative terms, deadlines, and amounts.