CalRHT EHR Modernization Grant Program (Initiative 3: Technology and Tools)

Summary

CalRHT Initiative 3: Technology and Tools — EHR Modernization Grant Program provides subawards up to $2,000,000 for first-time adoption/configuration of a certified EHR, or full replacement of an existing EHR with a certified EHR (incremental upgrades are not eligible). Eligible applicants: rural hospitals (including Critical Access Hospitals and acute psychiatric), FQHCs/FQHC Look-Alikes (including Tribal), Rural Health Clinics, and Tribal/IHS clinics physically located in a rural area. Funded through California's CMS/HHS Rural Health Transformation Program award ($233,639,308.46 total state award). Applications open July 20, 2026; close August 21, 2026 at 3:00 p.m.

Eligibility

Eligible applicants must be one of the following service site types physically located in a rural area: Rural Hospital, Critical Access Hospital, Acute Psychiatric Facility, Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC), FQHC Look-Alike (including Tribal), Rural Health Clinic, Tribal Health Clinic, or Indian Health Service (IHS) Clinic. Sites must comply with HCAI’s rural designation criteria as defined in the Grant Guide. Only first-time certified EHR adoption or full replacement of an existing EHR with a certified EHR are eligible. Incremental EHR upgrades are not eligible.

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