# Georgia RHTP: Consumer Engagement Enhancements

Extends the State Health Benefit Plan's consumer wellness platform—including an AI-generated Geospatial Health Risk Profile, diet and wellness coaching tools, and integrated behavioral health components—to the AHEAD-model population in 126 HRSA-designated rural counties. The initiative is part of a broader technology-driven effort to improve care coordination, patient engagement, and health outcomes, supported by partnerships with academic institutions, healthcare providers, and technology firms. Expansion to rural health clinics and FQHCs is planned in Years 2-5 as budget permits.

## Key facts

- Status: Announced, not yet open
- Type: GRANT
- Issued by: Georgia Department of Community Health (DCH) (Georgia)
- Funding: $51.0M
- Eligible applicants: Healthcare Provider, Rural Health Clinic, Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC), Academic Institution, Technology Firm (partnered with healthcare entities)
- How to apply: Application portal via https://greathealth.georgia.gov/find-funding-opportunities (Sign-in required)
- Funding source: Rural Health Transformation Program (CMS)
- Official source: https://greathealth.georgia.gov/about-program/georgias-application/4-proposed-initiatives-and-use-funds/initiative-five

## Eligibility

Eligible applicants include Georgia-based healthcare providers, rural health clinics, federally qualified health centers (FQHCs), academic institutions, and technology firms partnering with healthcare entities. Serving the AHEAD-model population in 126 HRSA-designated rural counties is required.

## Requirements

Applicants must propose technology-enabled consumer engagement solutions, implement AI-based wellness platforms, and demonstrate collaboration with identified healthcare partners. Projects should address care coordination, patient engagement, and workforce retention. Preference for scalable, interoperable tools.

## Required attachments

- Project Narrative
- Budget Justification
- Letters of Partnership/Commitment
- Technology Implementation Plan
- Workforce Retention Strategy

## Application package and source documents

- [GA - 2026 - Initiative Five (Georgia Initiative Five source)](https://www.ruralcarejourney.com/api/documents/e952ae1a-8371-43ea-b75a-12752a1778e1/file) (primary) — official: https://greathealth.georgia.gov/about-program/georgias-application/4-proposed-initiatives-and-use-funds/initiative-five

More Georgia RHTP activity: https://www.ruralcarejourney.com/states/ga (markdown: https://www.ruralcarejourney.com/states/ga.md)

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Source: Rural Care Journey (RCJ), https://www.ruralcarejourney.com/opportunities/georgia-rhtp-consumer-engagement-enhancements--5c4d75034a — data as of 2026-08-13.
Cite the RCJ page for the summary and the linked official source for authoritative terms, deadlines, and amounts.