# Colorado RHTP: EMS Transport Coordination and Coverage

Colorado RHTP activity to improve rural EMS coordination coverage and integration across providers.

## Key facts

- Status: Closed
- Type: RFA
- Issued by: Colorado Department of Health Care Policy & Financing (HCPF) (Colorado)
- Posted: 2026-06-15
- Application due: 2026-08-03
- Funding: $4.4M
- Eligible applicants: Rural EMS providers, Rural hospitals, Tribal health organizations, Rural health associations, Other rural healthcare organizations
- How to apply: Applicants must submit through the Colorado RHTP Application Portal at https://coloradorhtp-rfa.my.site.com/apply. Applicants are required to create an account and may save progress before final submission. Monitor the Colorado HCPF RHTP website for updates and submit questions to hcpf_rhtp@state.c…
- Funding source: Rural Health Transformation Program (CMS)
- Official source: https://hcpf.colorado.gov/sites/hcpf/files/RHTP%20Grant%20Program%20RFA%20Activities%20Overview.May_.26.pdf

## Eligibility

Eligible lead applicants include qualified rural health care providers such as CAHs, REHs, rural PPS and sole community hospitals, FQHC or look-alike, RHC, CMHC or CCBHC, OTP, physician or NPP groups, and EMS organizations. Collaborative and third-party applications require required attestations.

## Requirements

Applicants must detail the proposed use of funds to expand and improve rural EMS coordination, update technology, and integrate services across providers. Evidence of collaborative partnerships among relevant local healthcare stakeholders and alignment with the overall RHTP strategy is required. Activities must support better coordination of EMS transport and coverage for rural populations.

## Required attachments

- Letter of Attestation (for Lead Applicant or Third-Party scenarios)
- Certificate of Good Standing
- W-9
- Budget Workbook
- Work Plan
- Program Narrative

## Application package and source documents

- [CO - 2026 - RHTP Grant Program RFA Activities Overview Summary of Activities - May 2026 (RFA Activities Overview)](https://www.ruralcarejourney.com/api/documents/6db4288d-e8aa-4e8b-b839-cbad305a8627/file) (primary) — official: https://hcpf.colorado.gov/sites/hcpf/files/RHTP%20Grant%20Program%20RFA%20Activities%20Overview.May_.26.pdf
- [CO - 2026 - Colorado RHTP FAQs – Fact Sheet updated June 15, 2026 (RHTP FAQs (updated June 15, 2026))](https://www.ruralcarejourney.com/api/documents/ab1acb46-bd81-4bba-997a-2721a98592fb/file) — official: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1Ii53nUKHhgk0xZri-Wy5fGTMqMLGHVoHYzo0DHYJohM/export?format=docx
- [CO - 2025 - Eligible Applicants and Guidance for the Colorado RHTP (Eligible_Rural_Health_Providers_and_Partners_6-4-26) (Eligibility criteria (June 4, 2026))](https://www.ruralcarejourney.com/api/documents/c3929543-780e-4fab-bb82-8c2547b36d88/file) — official: https://hcpf.colorado.gov/sites/hcpf/files/Eligible%20Rural%20Health%20Providers%20and%20Partners%206-4-26.pdf
- [CO - 2026 - Template Letter of Attestation June 2026 (Letter of Attestation template (June 2026))](https://www.ruralcarejourney.com/api/documents/6c911bce-f9cd-4984-979b-5d7ded31ea36/file) — official: https://hcpf.colorado.gov/sites/hcpf/files/Template%20RHTP%20Letter%20of%20Attestation.June5_.26.pdf
- [CO - 2026 - Colorado RHTP Apply Portal Snapshot (Application portal snapshot)](https://www.ruralcarejourney.com/api/documents/f8bd478f-f883-4f63-968f-1cec6e910311/file) — official: https://coloradorhtp-rfa.my.site.com/apply

More Colorado RHTP activity: https://www.ruralcarejourney.com/states/co (markdown: https://www.ruralcarejourney.com/states/co.md)

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Source: Rural Care Journey (RCJ), https://www.ruralcarejourney.com/opportunities/colorado-rhtp-ems-transport-coordination-and-coverage--399df4721d — data as of 2026-08-18.
Cite the RCJ page for the summary and the linked official source for authoritative terms, deadlines, and amounts.