# Connecticut RHTP – Health Care Coordination and Remote Patient Monitoring Using Artificial Intelligence (NOFO #26OHS001)

This Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) supports provider-led initiatives to implement Artificial Intelligence (AI)-enabled health care coordination and remote patient monitoring (RPM) models serving rural populations in Connecticut. Funded under 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.

## Key facts

- Status: Closed
- Type: NOFO
- Issued by: Connecticut Office of Health Strategy (transferring to Office of Policy and Management, July 1, 2026) (Connecticut)
- Posted: 2026-05-22
- Questions due: 2026-06-09
- Application due: 2026-07-07
- Funding: $100,000 – $1.0M
- Eligible applicants: Hospitals and health systems, Federally Qualified Health Centers (FQHCs) and FQHC Look-Alikes, Behavioral health and substance use disorder providers, Independent 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
- How to apply: Electronic submission by email to RHTP@ct.gov. Applications must follow NOFO instructions and use the required application form and budget workbook.
- Funding source: Rural Health Transformation Program (CMS)
- Official source: https://portal.ct.gov/ohs/press-room/press-releases/2025-press-releases/notice-of-funding-opportunity-rural-health-transformation-program

## 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).

## Requirements

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

## Application package and source documents

- [CT - 2026 - Connecticut RHTP – Health Care Coordination and Remote Patient Monitoring Using AI (NOFO #26OHS001)](https://www.ruralcarejourney.com/api/documents/6ec294c7-4a58-42f9-abb4-3051b6d9d314/file) — official: https://portal.ct.gov/ohs/-/media/ohs/rural-health-transformation/nofo_rhtp_26ohs001.pdf?rev=b976e7a0cd2244c9baa965c3be838534&hash=64BCBB069369D63B666F977D0912E2B2
- [CT - 2026 - Health Care Coordination and Remote Patient Monitoring Using Artificial Intelligence – Grant Application (#26OHS001)](https://www.ruralcarejourney.com/api/documents/db9aaa24-6c3c-4f5d-94ce-9578f6e4692f/file) (primary) — official: https://portal.ct.gov/ohs/-/media/ohs/rural-health-transformation/ohs_rhtp_nofo_application---26ohs001.docx?rev=df47d8da3dc84a8989827b3565ca4e77&hash=F2AD870B9CF7DE652601331FD70310CC
- [CT - 2026 - Quick-Start Guide: RHTP Grantee Budget Template](https://www.ruralcarejourney.com/api/documents/a895222c-c983-402c-81e8-5f7eba112e4a/file) — official: https://portal.ct.gov/ohs/-/media/ohs/rural-health-transformation/rhtp-grantee-budget-template---26ohs001.xlsx?rev=e28f0435738f444f9a04ef704f8dacea&hash=077CB30C690E72C2F74208DEF3DF578C
- [CT - 2026 - Notice of Funding Opportunity RHTP (CT NOFO Press Release Page)](https://www.ruralcarejourney.com/api/documents/83e352d9-08f6-4a6a-981d-df91f2c3a381/file) — official: https://portal.ct.gov/ohs/press-room/press-releases/2025-press-releases/notice-of-funding-opportunity-rural-health-transformation-program
- [CT - 2026 - Notice Of Funding Opportunity #26Ohs001 RHTP Health Care Coordination And Remote Patient Monitoring Using Artificial Intelligence](https://www.ruralcarejourney.com/api/documents/3d72e40b-693b-4946-b73d-4263fb8045e7/file) — official: https://portal.ct.gov/opm/root/rfp/request-for-proposals
- [Connecticut Notice Of Funding Opportunity RHTP Webpages Notice Of Funding Opportunity RHTP --> --> (CT NOFO Press Release Page (language variant))](https://www.ruralcarejourney.com/api/documents/4706c033-6484-4bff-9a51-73b9dbeb4019/file) — official: https://portal.ct.gov/ohs/press-room/press-releases/2025-press-releases/notice-of-funding-opportunity-rural-health-transformation-program?language=en_US
- [Connecticut NOTICE RHTP Application](https://www.ruralcarejourney.com/api/documents/e817946a-c433-4853-af0b-ff0fdeb93b68/file) — official: https://portal.ct.gov/-/media/ohs/rural-health-transformation/affidavit-of-corporate-authority--truth-and-no-criminal-offense-26ohs001.docx?rev=ec2b1d51a385494989ef780c2bcee5af

More Connecticut RHTP activity: https://www.ruralcarejourney.com/states/ct (markdown: https://www.ruralcarejourney.com/states/ct.md)

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Source: Rural Care Journey (RCJ), https://www.ruralcarejourney.com/opportunities/connecticut-rhtp-health-care-coordination-and-remote-patient-monitoring-using-ar--65ed63810e — data as of 2026-08-18.
Cite the RCJ page for the summary and the linked official source for authoritative terms, deadlines, and amounts.