# Alabama RHTP Simulation Training Initiative Supports the development, expansion, and implementation of specialty-based simulation workforce training programs designed to improve healthcare provider skills and readiness in rural Alabama. The initiative funds structured programs incorporating simulation equipment, instructional materials, and coordinated training activities, enabling trainees to experience critical, high-risk, and rare medical scenarios in a safe environment. Funding may be used for curriculum development, training delivery, simulation equipment and materials, and program coordination to ensure that rural healthcare providers and trainees have access to effective, practical training environments aligned with rural healthcare needs. The goal is to strengthen provider capacity, improve access to high-quality hands-on training, and enhance care quality and preparedness in rural Alabama healthcare facilities. Projects must align with the Simulation Training Initiative’s scope and clearly demonstrate how the project advances specialty-based simulation training capacity, provider readiness, and healthcare delivery improvement in rural communities. ## Key facts - Status: Closed - Type: NOFO - Issued by: Alabama Department of Economic and Community Affairs (ADECA) (Alabama) - Posted: 2026-07-01 - Application due: 2026-08-07 - Funding: $1.0M - Eligible applicants: Hospitals, Health systems, Rural hospitals, Rural health clinics, Federally qualified health centers, Educational institutions, Healthcare training providers - How to apply: Online via ARHTP portal (https://portal.alabamarhtp.com/) - Funding source: Rural Health Transformation Program (CMS) - Official source: https://alabamarhtp.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/NOFO_Simulation-Training_FinalADA.pdf ## Eligibility Eligible applicants include hospitals, health systems, rural hospitals, rural health clinics, federally qualified health centers, educational institutions, and other qualified healthcare training providers capable of carrying out Simulation Training Initiative activities and complying with all applicable award requirements. Applicants must have a valid Unique Entity Identifier (UEI) and maintain an active SAM.gov registration throughout the award period. Applicants are not required to be physically located in a rural area, but all projects must clearly benefit rural Alabama providers, trainees, or facilities. Multiple applications are permitted for distinctly separate projects, each required to independently satisfy eligibility, scope, budget, and documentation requirements. ## Requirements Applications must be submitted through the ARHTP portal and include all required documentation, certifications, and supporting materials. Allowable costs are limited to those directly related to simulation training program development, delivery, equipment, and other direct project costs. Administrative and indirect costs are not allowable. All expenses must comply with Title 2 CFR Part 200, CMS RHT Program requirements, and the terms of Cooperative Agreement RHTCMS332060. Awardees are subject to regular reporting, financial and programmatic monitoring, and must comply with all federal and state laws, regulations, and audit requirements. Funds are disbursed on a modified reimbursement basis, with monthly Requests for Reimbursement requiring appropriate supporting documentation. ## Required attachments - Current Certificate of Existence from Alabama Secretary of State (within 30 days of application) - Current SAM.gov registration documentation - Completed and signed IRS Form W-9 - Alabama Vendor Disclosure Statement - Policies/procedures: conflict of interest, financial management, internal controls, procurement, standards of conduct - Financial statements for the last three fiscal years (audited if available, or most recent internally prepared) - Single Audit or program-specific audit reports for the last three years - Any audit findings, questioned costs, management letters, or corrective action plans related to submitted audits - Project plan (ADECA template) - Completed grant budget workbook and budget narrative (ADECA template, including supplemental schedules as needed) - Documentation for any matching funds/in-kind contributions (if identified in application) - Any required participation agreements, partner commitments, or supporting materials specific to the project ## Application package and source documents - [AL - 2025 - Alabama RHTP Simulation Training Initiative Notice of Funding Opportunity (Official NOFO PDF)](https://www.ruralcarejourney.com/api/documents/935caf56-ecab-4de7-911b-6ab1ccdeb9cd/file) (primary) — official: https://alabamarhtp.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/NOFO_Simulation-Training_FinalADA.pdf - [AL - 2026 - Notice of Funding Opportunity: Alabama RHTP – Statewide Emergency Medical Services (EMS) Trauma and Stroke Initiative](https://www.ruralcarejourney.com/api/documents/27525914-0753-4637-aa75-357c89a8e1e9/file) — official: https://alabamarhtp.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/NOFO_EMS-Trauma-and-Stroke-Initiative_Final_UpdatedADA.pdf - [AL - 2025 - Alabama Department Of Economic And Community Affairs (ADECA) Notice Of Funding Opportunity Alabama RHTP Maternal And Fetal Health Initiative](https://www.ruralcarejourney.com/api/documents/95c2c287-10f5-421d-b81c-31406cebe21a/file) — official: https://alabamarhtp.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/NOFO_Maternal-and-Fetal-Health_FinalADA.pdf - [AL - 2026 - Alabama Department Of Economic And Community Affairs Notice Of Funding Opportunity Alabama RHTP Rural Workforce Initiative](https://www.ruralcarejourney.com/api/documents/4251907e-cb8f-45ee-927e-a298ae1b02fb/file) — official: https://alabamarhtp.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/NOFO_Rural-Workforce-Initiative_Final_06012026.pdf - [AL - 2026 - Alabama Department Of Economic And Community Affairs Notice Of Funding Opportunity Alabama RHTP Statewide Emergency Medical Services (EMS) Trauma And Stroke Initiative](https://www.ruralcarejourney.com/api/documents/a9f7c56b-5def-4199-97db-69b5984b036a/file) — official: https://alabamarhtp.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/NOFO_EMS-Trauma-and-Stroke-Initiative_FinalADA.pdf - [AL - 2025 - Alabama RHTP Emergency Medical Services (EMS) Treat-In-Place Initiative Notice Of Funding Opportunity](https://www.ruralcarejourney.com/api/documents/accf7c82-1b3a-48c1-a4b2-02cee4a54f75/file) — official: https://alabamarhtp.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/NOFO_EMS-Treat-in-Place-Initiative_FinalADA.pdf - [AL - 2026 - Notice of Funding Opportunity: Alabama RHTP Cancer Digital Regionalization Initiative](https://www.ruralcarejourney.com/api/documents/c08a2024-db57-41da-8356-dd3e83af5db2/file) — official: https://alabamarhtp.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/NOFO_Cancer-Digital-Regionalization-Initiative_FinalADA.pdf - [AL - 2026 - Alabama Department Of Economic And Community Affairs Notice Of Funding Opportunity Alabama RHTP Mental Health Initiative](https://www.ruralcarejourney.com/api/documents/0aa2e586-5b7e-4db7-8993-75f498e4ffed/file) — official: https://alabamarhtp.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/NOFO_Mental-Health-Initiative_Final_06012026_ADA.pdf - [AL - 2026 - Alabama Department Of Economic And Community Affairs (ADECA) Notice Of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) Alabama RHTP Collaborative Ehr, It, And Cybersecurity Initiative](https://www.ruralcarejourney.com/api/documents/82913686-8455-420b-abb2-d9fa5277d24c/file) — official: https://alabamarhtp.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/NOFO_EHR-IT-and-Cybersecurity-Initiative_Final_06012026_ADA.pdf - [AL - 2026 - Notice Of Funding Opportunity (NOFO): Alabama Rural Health Practice Initiative](https://www.ruralcarejourney.com/api/documents/d196122b-f681-4603-a410-e51514e0f844/file) — official: https://alabamarhtp.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/NOFO_Rural-Health-Practice-Initiative_Final_06012026_ADA.pdf - [AL - 2026 - Alabama Department Of Economic And Community Affairs Notice Of Funding Opportunity Alabama RHTP Rural Health Initiative](https://www.ruralcarejourney.com/api/documents/e0bb1996-f6e9-4743-89ed-58461a495be7/file) — official: https://alabamarhtp.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/NOFO_Rural-Health-Initiative_Final_06012026_ADA.pdf - [AL - 2026 - Alabama RHTP Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) Compiled from Roadshow Sessions and Application Workshops June 2026](https://www.ruralcarejourney.com/api/documents/4fb2dd64-2c24-44a2-af22-aa277413780d/file) — official: https://alabamarhtp.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/ARHTP_FAQ_June2026_ADECA_v2.pdf - [AL - 2026 - Alabama RHTP Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) Compiled from Roadshow Sessions and Application Workshops](https://www.ruralcarejourney.com/api/documents/307cd700-9aa9-4f91-b328-cf2932829b98/file) — official: https://alabamarhtp.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/ada_ARHTP_FAQ_June2026_DRAFT-06.18.2026-ADECA-FINAL.pdf - [AL - 2026 - Alabama RHTP Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) Compiled from Roadshow Sessions and Application Workshops (ada_ARHTP_FAQ_June2026_DRAFT-06.18.2026-ADECA-FINAL)](https://www.ruralcarejourney.com/api/documents/dbd6ec67-ad86-41d9-bf5a-820b70ca0635/file) — official: https://alabamarhtp.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/ada_ARHTP_FAQ_June2026_DRAFT-06.18.2026-ADECA-FINAL.pdf - [AL - 2025 - Alabama RHTP Statewide Emergency Medical Services (EMS) Trauma and Stroke Initiative Notice of Funding Opportunity](https://www.ruralcarejourney.com/api/documents/77ab8fb3-e009-47b8-a7fa-1c3b7c3c707f/file) — official: https://alabamarhtp.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/NOFO_EMS-Trauma-and-Stroke-Initiative_FinalADA.pdf - [MI - 2026 - RHTP State Application Summary State-level Initiatives & Proposed Activities December 2025 (RHTP State Application Summary (award evidence))](https://www.ruralcarejourney.com/api/documents/3fd73193-5a2a-43fc-86a5-fa7648b02b6c/file) — official: https://nrha-prod-eastus-be.azure.silvertech.net/NationalRuralHealth/media/Documents/Advocacy/2025/RHTP%20Application%20Materials%202025/RHTP-State-Tracking-Guide_Final.pdf - [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) --- Source: Rural Care Journey (RCJ), https://www.ruralcarejourney.com/opportunities/alabama-rhtp-simulation-training-initiative--0866a109cc — data as of 2026-08-11. Cite the RCJ page for the summary and the linked official source for authoritative terms, deadlines, and amounts.