# Alabama RHTP Rural Workforce Initiative

This Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) launches Alabama’s first competitive RHT Program rural workforce funding round with approximately $25 million available. Eligible applicants include hospitals, health systems, EMS agencies, educational institutions, and rural healthcare providers proposing projects to increase rural workforce capacity. The Rural Workforce Initiative prioritizes Graduate Medical Education (GME) expansion, EMS workforce training, education, and recruitment incentives tied to rural service. ADECA administers ARHTP, Alabama’s statewide framework under the CMS Rural Health Transformation (RHT) Program authorized by Public Law 119-21. Key points: projects must strengthen rural workforce capacity, support provider sustainability, and address rural access. Application and event schedule are detailed in the NOFO. Round 1 results announced Aug 24, 2026: $35,148,363 awarded across 25 grants under this initiative.

## Key facts

- Status: Closed
- Type: NOFO
- Issued by: Alabama Department of Economic and Community Affairs (ADECA) (Alabama)
- Posted: 2026-06-03
- Questions due: 2026-06-17
- Application due: 2026-06-26
- Funding: $25.0M
- Eligible applicants: Hospitals, Health Systems, EMS Agencies, Educational Institutions, Rural Healthcare Providers
- How to apply: Online via www.alabamarhtp.com application portal. All application materials must be submitted through the designated portal before the deadline.
- Funding source: Rural Health Transformation Program (CMS)
- Official source: https://alabamarhtp.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/NOFO_Rural-Workforce-Initiative_Final_06012026_ADA.pdf

## Eligibility

Eligible applicants include licensed Alabama non-profit or public hospitals, rural and critical access hospitals, health systems operating in rural areas, emergency medical service (EMS) agencies, accredited educational institutions (community colleges, universities, technical schools) with allied health or medical programs, and rural healthcare providers with active service delivery within Alabama's rural counties as defined in Appendix B of the NOFO.

## Requirements

Applicants must propose projects that increase rural healthcare workforce capacity in Alabama. Focus areas include GME expansion, EMS workforce development, allied health education, or rural workforce recruitment and retention tied to rural service. Required attachments: (1) Project Narrative (max 15 pages), (2) Detailed Budget and Justification, (3) Letters of Support/Commitment, (4) Organizational Charts, (5) Proof of Non-Profit/Public Status, (6) Evidence of licensure/accreditation (as applicable), (7) Compliance and Assurances forms signed, and (8) Rural Service Commitment Documentation (if claiming rural workforce bonuses). All requirements as detailed in the NOFO.pdf.

## Required attachments

- Project Narrative
- Detailed Budget & Justification
- Letters of Support/Commitment
- Organizational Charts
- Proof of Non-Profit/Public Status
- Licensure/Accreditation (if applicable)
- Compliance and Assurances Forms
- Rural Service Commitment Documentation (if applicable)

## Application package and source documents

- [AL - 2026 - Alabama RHTP Rural Workforce Initiative Notice Of Funding Opportunity (Primary NOFO Document)](https://www.ruralcarejourney.com/api/documents/3afc5d77-61b5-4871-8d67-237665924c8c/file) — official: https://alabamarhtp.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/NOFO_Rural-Workforce-Initiative_Final_06012026_ADA.pdf
- [AL - 2026 - Alabama Department Of Economic And Community Affairs Notice Of Funding Opportunity Alabama RHTP Rural Workforce Initiative (AL - 2026 - Download Now)](https://www.ruralcarejourney.com/api/documents/4251907e-cb8f-45ee-927e-a298ae1b02fb/file) (primary) — official: https://alabamarhtp.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/NOFO_Rural-Workforce-Initiative_Final_06012026.pdf
- [AL - 2026 - Alabama RHTP (ARHTP) Application Workshops (ARHTP-Application-Workshops-Announcement_Links) (AL - 2026 - ADECA Memo on Application Workshops)](https://www.ruralcarejourney.com/api/documents/edf03979-2960-439c-aaac-f7a25625a8c8/file) — official: https://alabamarhtp.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/ARHTP-Application-Workshops-Announcement_Links.pdf
- [AL - 2026 - Governor Ivey Announces First Grants in Major NEW Rural Healthcare Program Totaling More Than 144 Million (Round 1 Award Announcement (Aug 24, 2026))](https://www.ruralcarejourney.com/api/documents/0fe9373c-289a-4266-bd77-44fe7bd15ea6/file) — official: https://governor.alabama.gov/newsroom/2026/08/governor-ivey-announces-first-grants-in-major-new-rural-healthcare-program-totaling-more-than-144-million/
- [AL - 2026 - SUPPORTING file — see associated NOFO for primary program details (Official ARHTP Round 2 award announcement)](https://www.ruralcarejourney.com/api/documents/e61fbcaf-616f-49e7-8e91-a73d2c93cb4e/file) — official: https://governor.alabama.gov/newsroom/2026/10/governor-ivey-announces-additional-alabama-rural-health-transformation-program-grants-totaling-nearly-55-million/

More Alabama RHTP activity: https://www.ruralcarejourney.com/states/al (markdown: https://www.ruralcarejourney.com/states/al.md)

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Source: Rural Care Journey (RCJ), https://www.ruralcarejourney.com/opportunities/alabama-rhtp-rural-workforce-initiative--22942eaa7b — data as of 2026-08-24.
Cite the RCJ page for the summary and the linked official source for authoritative terms, deadlines, and amounts.