# Colorado RHTP: Whole Person Health and Alternative Care Models Supports rural providers in planning, training, and building infrastructure to implement whole person health and alternative care models that improve access and long-term sustainability in rural and frontier communities. Activities are intended to enhance equity and health outcomes by modernizing technology-enabled services, expanding provider capacity, and supporting value-based care transformation under Colorado’s RHTP, a five-year CMS initiative. The 2026 cycle provides $40,011,564 for this track, with requirements for advisory board participation, outreach, and collaboration across rural hospitals, behavioral health, tribal health, rural health associations, and state department partners. ## 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: $40.0M - Eligible applicants: Critical Access Hospitals (CAHs), Rural Emergency Hospitals (REHs), Rural Prospective Payment System (PPS) Hospitals, Sole Community Hospitals and other CMS-designated rural hospitals, Federally Qualified Health Centers (FQHCs), FQHC Look-Alikes, Rural Health Clinics (RHCs), Community Mental Health Centers (CMHCs), Certified Community Behavioral Health Clinics (CCBHCs), Opioid Treatment Programs (OTPs), Physician / Non-physician practitioner groups, Emergency Medical Services (EMS) organizations, Mobile, telehealth, home-based, and community-based Medicaid providers serving rural/frontier, Tribal health organizations (where eligible), Rural health associations, State departments (where eligible as LAO or partners) - How to apply: Online portal (https://coloradorhtp-rfa.my.site.com/apply) linked from RHTP website. Applicants must create an account to submit. Applicants may save progress and return before final submission. Submit questions to hcpf_rhtp@state.co.us. - 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 Applicant Organizations (LAOs) are qualified rural health care providers serving Colorado’s rural/frontier counties as defined by HRSA/FORHP. Eligible organizations include: Critical Access Hospitals (CAHs); Rural Emergency Hospitals (REHs); Rural PPS and Sole Community Hospitals; Federally Qualified Health Centers (FQHCs) and Look-Alikes; Rural Health Clinics (RHCs); Community Mental Health Centers (CMHCs); Certified Community Behavioral Health Clinics (CCBHCs); Opioid Treatment Programs (OTPs); physician or non-physician practitioner groups; and EMS organizations. LAOs must have legal authority, a TIN, a Colorado Secretary of State registration in good standing, and an active SAM.gov registration. Mobile, telehealth, home-based, and community-based providers are eligible if enrolled as Colorado Medicaid Providers in an eligible type. Collaborative and third-party applications require a Letter of Attestation. ## Requirements Applicants must demonstrate plans for implementing, training, and building infrastructure for whole-person health and alternative care models to improve access and sustainability. LAOs are responsible for application, contract execution, and fiscal management. The project narrative must address five-year goals but detailed work plan and budget are required for Budget Year One (~12 months). Requirements include active collaboration with relevant advisory boards, partner agreements, and participation in information sharing and outreach. Applicants must upload a Certificate of Good Standing, current W-9, compliance with federal audit requirements (if applicable), and an attestation letter for collaborative/third-party applications. All activities and spending must occur within Colorado’s rural/frontier counties. ## Required attachments - Program Narrative (Five-year goals, year one work plan & budget) - Certificate of Good Standing (CO Secretary of State) - IRS W-9 - SAM.gov/UEI registration proof - Statement of Assurances - Letter of Attestation (if collaborative or third-party application) - Letters of Support (optional) ## 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 - [CO - 2026 - Colorado RHTP FAQs Fact Sheet updated July 22, 2026](https://www.ruralcarejourney.com/api/documents/419b3ae0-07db-4284-b003-07f652c812ce/file) — official: https://hcpf.colorado.gov/sites/hcpf/files/RHTP%20FAQs%207.22.26.pdf More Colorado RHTP activity: https://www.ruralcarejourney.com/states/co (markdown: https://www.ruralcarejourney.com/states/co.md) --- Source: Rural Care Journey (RCJ), https://www.ruralcarejourney.com/opportunities/colorado-rhtp-whole-person-health-and-alternative-care-models--a13371288d — data as of 2026-08-18. Cite the RCJ page for the summary and the linked official source for authoritative terms, deadlines, and amounts.