# Alaska Rural Health Transformation Program – Letter of Interest (LOI) Round 1

First Letter of Interest (LOI) registration period for Alaska's Rural Health Transformation Program (RHTP). Community-based organizations and entities submitted LOIs to pursue Planning or Implementation pathways. LOI submission is required to access RHTP funding. Outcomes for LOI applicants communicated May 22, 2026. Program addresses six statewide healthcare initiatives: maternal and child health, healthcare access, preventive care, fiscal sustainability through pay-for-value models, workforce strengthening, and technology innovation.

## Key facts

- Status: Closed
- Type: RFA
- Issued by: Alaska Department of Health (Alaska)
- Posted: 2026-02-17
- Application due: 2026-03-11
- Eligible applicants: Community-based organizations, Healthcare providers, Tribal organizations, Non-profit entities
- How to apply: Online portal submission via https://www.grantinterface.com/Opportunity/Catalog?urlkey=alaska
- Funding source: Rural Health Transformation Program (CMS)
- Official source: https://health.alaska.gov/en/education/rural-health-transformation-program/

## Eligibility

Eligible applicants include community-based organizations and entities in Alaska seeking to implement projects under the Rural Health Transformation Program. Submitting an LOI via the Alaska Community Foundation portal is required to access funding for Planning or Implementation pathways.

## Requirements

Applicants must submit a Letter of Interest through the Alaska Community Foundation’s online portal during the LOI registration period. Organizations should describe project ideas, organizational readiness, and indicate preferred funding pathway. Further guidance available in application portal and during applicant office hours.

## Application package and source documents

- [AK - 2026 - RHTP Funding Opportunity: Letter of Interest Portal Open (AK Online Public Notice – LOI portal open)](https://www.ruralcarejourney.com/api/documents/2fe53904-40d4-4a91-af8b-37d9a686df7c/file) — official: https://aws.state.ak.us/OnlinePublicNotices/Notices/View.aspx?id=222690
- [RHTP Webinar in March (Alaska RHTP program page)](https://www.ruralcarejourney.com/api/documents/146c6cd7-452a-44c2-b2ce-0f5db1225ad0/file) — official: https://health.alaska.gov/rhtp
- [AK - 2025 - Alaska Landing Page (updated: May 29, 2026) (AHHA RHTP page — LOI outcome update)](https://www.ruralcarejourney.com/api/documents/dc560dc5-9322-4e05-b937-133bb07e45d2/file) — official: https://www.alaskahha.org/rhtp
- [AK - 2026 - Alaska RHTP Initiative Guidance: Eligible Populations, Provider Types, and Federal Budget Limits (June 2026)](https://www.ruralcarejourney.com/api/documents/486ab79a-8c67-4bf5-9878-d3b83a2e7031/file) (primary) — official: https://health.alaska.gov/media/iqbdhh3s/ak-rhtp_portfolio-analysis-review-framework-spring-2026.pdf
- [AK - 2025 - RHTP Letters of Interest: Summary of Submissions and Outcomes](https://www.ruralcarejourney.com/api/documents/8877b210-a954-40a9-aaad-de0a6ec91d2b/file) — official: https://health.alaska.gov/media/1sligluc/ak-rhtp-letters-of-interest-summary-2026.pdf
- [AK - 2026 - Advisory Council Meeting](https://www.ruralcarejourney.com/api/documents/d05857c5-4e7f-4439-b42e-53f5f089e9f2/file) — official: https://health.alaska.gov/media/yvqpvs2c/ak-rhtp-advisory-council-agenda-july-1-2026.pdf
- [AK - 2026 - Advisory Council Meeting July 1, 2026](https://www.ruralcarejourney.com/api/documents/57097c0f-d03d-4fcc-9170-281d33840e90/file) — official: https://health.alaska.gov/media/zmwncuhr/ak-rhtp-advisory-council-presentation-july-1-2026.pdf
- [AK - 2026 - Advisory Council Meeting Year 1 Progress Update for Alaska RHTP](https://www.ruralcarejourney.com/api/documents/01f8543a-fe33-4dd4-9532-8fd8e02ca933/file) — official: https://health.alaska.gov/media/waulzhc5/20260817-rhtp-advisory-council-presentation.pdf
- [AK - 2024 - Connect, Learn, and Collaborate at Upcoming Alaska Health Conferences Alaska RHTP, State of Alaska, Department of Health Update on RHTP Year 1…](https://www.ruralcarejourney.com/api/documents/52712b49-2b2c-4169-b3ba-7d890924c630/file)

More Alaska RHTP activity: https://www.ruralcarejourney.com/states/ak (markdown: https://www.ruralcarejourney.com/states/ak.md)

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Source: Rural Care Journey (RCJ), https://www.ruralcarejourney.com/opportunities/alaska-rural-health-transformation-program-letter-of-interest-loi-round-1--c4c41ec764 — data as of 2026-08-18.
Cite the RCJ page for the summary and the linked official source for authoritative terms, deadlines, and amounts.