Florida Federal RHTP Award: Year 1 (FY 2026)

Summary

CMS's Year 1 (FY 2026, Budget Period 1) Rural Health Transformation Program award to Florida: $209,938,194.50, as listed on CMS's State Data Maps. CMS announced Year 2 (FY 2027) awards on November 9, 2026; Florida's Year 2 award is $203,828,071.

Eligibility

Eligible applicant: State Government. Only the Florida Agency for Health Care Administration, acting as the designated state entity, was eligible to apply and receive this award.

Requirements Checklist

• The Florida application outlined required initiatives in workforce development, clinical training expansions, expansion of rural rotations, start-up funding for rural and satellite clinics, establishment of mobile health units, behavioral health telehubs and advanced telespecialty services, integration of data systems, and value-based payment reform. The application included needs assessment for rural communities, performance indicator reporting, and partnerships with local providers. Cooperative agreement compliance with CMS guidance and periodic progress reporting is required.

Submission Instructions

Formal application submission via CMS Grants.gov portal (Funding Opportunity Number: CMS-RHT-26-001; submitted November 3, 2025).

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