the Rural Health Transformation Program (RHTP) and supported by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), the program aims to expand access, improve outcomes in chronic and complex conditions, reduce avoidable utilization, and integrate innovative virtual care and RPM technologies with clinical workflows and the state health information exchange (Connie). Projects must deploy sustainable, technology-driven solutions that advance integration with EHRs, support measurable improvements in health outcomes, and address rural workforce and access barriers. Eligible applicants must demonstrate operational capability, financial stability, and experience with health IT or care coordination tools. Funding is performance-based and limited to new or meaningfully expanded activities directly serving rural residents.
Eligibility
Applicants must be licensed or authorized to provide health care in Connecticut, and able to serve rural populations per HRSA definitions. Eligible entities include (non-exhaustive): hospitals and health systems; Federally Qualified Health Centers (FQHCs) and look-alikes; behavioral health and substance use providers; independent clinical practices; municipal and state/local public health departments delivering clinical services; EMS and community paramedicine; pharmacists and pharmacist-led clinical programs; oral health providers; maternity care programs; Connecticut-based academic medical centers (or those formally partnered with a clinical lead); consortia led by a Connecticut clinical provider; and federally recognized Tribes providing health care. Technology vendors may participate only as subcontractors or partners. Applicants must demonstrate meaningful rural service delivery, health IT and care coordination experience, and data integration capabilities. All projects must target new populations or services (not ongoing operations).
Hospitals and health systemsFederally Qualified Health Centers (FQHCs) and FQHC Look-AlikesBehavioral health and substance use disorder providersIndependent medical practices
Municipal and state/local public health agencies (delivering clinical services)
EMS and community paramedicine
Pharmacists and pharmacist-led clinical services
Oral health providers
Maternity care programs with licensed clinical staff
Connecticut-based academic medical centers (or those formally partnered with a Connecticut clinical lead)
Multi-entity consortia with a Connecticut clinical lead
Federally recognized Tribes delivering health care in Connecticut
Requirements Checklist
Applicants must submit: 1) a signed OHS grant application form; 2) a detailed project narrative (≤15 pages) describing AI-enabled care coordination and RPM activities and measurable goals for Year 1; 3) a summary work plan with milestones; 4) organizational background and capacity (max 4 pages); 5) a detailed line-item budget and justification (using OHS Budget Workbook); 6) letters of commitment from key partners, as applicable; 7) pre-award risk documentation, financials, and compliance certifications; 8) State Agency Vendor Form (SP-26NB), IRS Form W-9, current fiscal and tax filings, board-approved budgets, and budget vs actuals for the current and previous years. Projects must demonstrate workflow integration with Connie (CT HIE). All expenditures must be incurred in the approved budget year; no carryover. Projects must be new or meaningfully expanded and undergo a pre-award risk and compliance review.
Required attachments
Signed OHS grant application form
Project narrative (≤15 pages)
Summary work plan & milestones
Organizational background (max 4 pages)
Budget and budget narrative (OHS Budget Workbook/Excel)
Letters of commitment (partners, if applicable)
Pre-award risk documentation and financials
Compliance certifications
Completed State Agency Vendor Form (SP-26NB), if applicable
IRS Form W-9
Current and prior year board-approved budgets
Most recent tax filing
Budget vs actual reporting for current and prior year
Submission Instructions
Electronic submission by email to RHTP@ct.gov. Applications must follow NOFO instructions and use the required application form and budget workbook.
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Application #: 26OHS001
Reference: ALN 93.798
Program: Rural Health Transformation Program (RHTP)
Match: 0% required; matching funds may increase competitiveness
Performance: Year 1: Sept 10, 2026 to Aug 30, 2027; up to 5 years total pending annual renewal and CMS funding