# GO-NORTH Rural Primary Care Transformation Funding Opportunity Supports rural primary care transformation projects in New Hampshire across FQHCs, RHCs, Critical Access Hospitals, and other rural clinics through team-based, technology-enabled, value-driven, and sustainable models. Provides direct funds for three program stages: Project Development, Preparatory Investments, and Program Ready implementation projects. Higher awards are available for regional, multi-organization partnerships demonstrating shared infrastructure, service delivery, or risk. Proposals must address all four Rural Primary Care Focus Areas: 1) Innovative care models, 2) Technology adoption with ROI, 3) Transition to value-based care, and 4) Financial sustainability and operational efficiency. Priority given to organizations serving Medicaid, with clear sliding fee policies, and those demonstrating strong partnerships for integrated, scalable change. ## Key facts - Status: Open - Type: RFA - Issued by: Foundation for Healthy Communities (FHC) – GO-NORTH Program (New Hampshire) - Posted: 2026-08-18 - Questions due: 2026-10-05 - Funding: $15.5M - Eligible applicants: Federally Qualified Health Center, FQHC Look-Alike, Rural Health Clinic, Primary Care Practice (physician or NP-led), Hospital with primary care clinic or rural health clinic - How to apply: Online application via portal at https://healthynh.org (portal opens early September 2026). - Funding source: Rural Health Transformation Program (CMS) - Official source: https://healthynh.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/Rural-Primary-Care-Transformation-RFA-FINAL-102826.pdf ## Eligibility Eligible applicants: Organizations that deliver primary care, including Federally Qualified Health Centers (FQHCs), FQHC Look-Alikes, Rural Health Clinics (provider-based or independent), physician or nurse practitioner-led rural primary care practices, and hospitals with a primary care clinic or rural health clinic. Organizations partnering with primary care practices to transform delivery are also eligible. Applicants must meet rural eligibility through one of two pathways: Path A – location in a HRSA-defined rural area, Path B – holding a federal rural designation (RHC or FQHC). The lead applicant must be an eligible organization; regional partnerships are encouraged, and partners may include EMS, oral and behavioral health, home health agencies, and other community entities. Exclusions: standalone specialty practices not proposing integration with primary care; organizations that contributed to the design of this RFA (per 2 CFR §200.318(c)); activities already funded by GO-NORTH or GO-NORTH Hub; unresolved legal proceedings with government entities. ## Requirements Submit an online application via https://healthynh.org portal, addressing all four Rural Primary Care Focus Areas, identifying project stage (Project Development, Preparatory Investments, Program Ready), including detailed workplan, project budget, letters of commitment or MOUs from regional partners, sliding fee/financial assistance policy, payer mix, proof of Medicaid service. Only one application per lead entity allowed, except a second is permitted if proposing an Occupational Health HUB Model. All personnel costs, equipment >$10,000, and operational expenditures must comply with 2 CFR Part 200. Initial applications reviewed as a cohort; rolling submissions accepted while funds remain. Financial and project reporting required per annual performance reviews; continuation funding possible through 2031 contingent on GO-NORTH authorization and demonstrated progress. ## Required attachments - Workplan of Milestones and Timeline (provided template) - Detailed Project Budget with line-item justifications (required template) - Letters of Commitment or fully executed MOUs for regional partners (specifying role, scope, and contribution) - Sliding Fee Scale or Financial Assistance Policy - Payer Mix Documentation - Proof of serving Medicaid beneficiaries - IRS 501(c)(3) Status Letter (if nonprofit) - Certificate of Good Standing from NH Secretary of State - Unique Entity Identifier (UEI) and NH State Business ID ## Application package and source documents - [NH - 2026 - GO-NORTH RHTP: Rural Primary Care Transformation Funding Opportunity](https://www.ruralcarejourney.com/api/documents/d32e7320-75f9-41e5-8b21-cead18e18937/file) — official: https://healthynh.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/Rural-Primary-Care-Transformation-RFA-FINAL-20260818.pdf - [NH - 2026 - GO-NORTH RHTP: Rural Primary Care Transformation Funding Opportunity (Rural-Primary-Care-Transformation-RFA-FINAL-09022026)](https://www.ruralcarejourney.com/api/documents/847981c4-e4b7-46a7-aa3f-2879ffcf3d0d/file) — official: https://healthynh.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/Rural-Primary-Care-Transformation-RFA-FINAL-09022026.pdf - [NH - 2026 - North Fhc (FHC GO-NORTH program source page)](https://www.ruralcarejourney.com/api/documents/6800e396-35f1-4fed-8924-253ae85115a8/file) — official: https://healthynh.org/initiatives/rural-health-transformation-program - [NH - 2026 - North Fhc (rural-health-transformation-program) (Official FHC program page)](https://www.ruralcarejourney.com/api/documents/8a25bd6f-5139-4eae-9823-bd9567a21924/file) — official: https://healthynh.org/initiatives/rural-health-transformation-program/ - [NH - 2026 - Rural Primary Care Access - Information Session Q&A (Information session Q&A (September 2, 2026))](https://www.ruralcarejourney.com/api/documents/e6ea0de3-e1aa-42f2-8f96-2bdd7c74ab69/file) — official: https://healthynh.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/FHC_Primary_Care_RFA__Webinar_QA.pdf - [NH - 2026 - GO-NORTH RHTP: Rural Primary Care Transformation Funding Opportunity (Rural-Primary-Care-Transformation-RFA-FINAL-102826) (Controlling solicitation - updated 2026-10-28 RFA)](https://www.ruralcarejourney.com/api/documents/f129480d-54c0-4dbd-aefd-4fe04e51407c/file) (primary) — official: https://healthynh.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/Rural-Primary-Care-Transformation-RFA-FINAL-102826.pdf More New Hampshire RHTP activity: https://www.ruralcarejourney.com/states/nh (markdown: https://www.ruralcarejourney.com/states/nh.md) --- Source: Rural Care Journey (RCJ), https://www.ruralcarejourney.com/opportunities/go-north-rural-primary-care-transformation-funding-opportunity--b9cdbe15ed — data as of 2026-10-29. Cite the RCJ page for the summary and the linked official source for authoritative terms, deadlines, and amounts.