Healthy Horizons RFA (New Mexico RHT Program)

Summary

The Healthy Horizons RFA under New Mexico's Rural Health Transformation Program (RHTP) funds Regional Hub Organizations to expand specialty, maternal, behavioral health, and chronic disease services in rural, frontier, and tribal communities. Projects must demonstrate sustainability, include cross-sector partnerships, and comply with clarified budgeting and allocation methodologies (see amendment and FAQ documents). Maternal health allocations apply specifically to Region 3. Applications must document organizational structure and partner roles; future subrecipients need not be fully identified at submission.

Eligibility

Eligible applicants are New Mexico-based public, nonprofit, or tribal organizations that operate licensed healthcare facilities, clinics, or provider groups in rural, frontier, or tribal areas. For-profit entities and organizations outside New Mexico are not eligible. Food banks and community-based organizations may participate as partners or subrecipients if eligibility criteria are met (see FAQ).

Requirements Checklist

• Applicants must submit: a signed cover letter; completed Application Form (Appendix A); Project Narrative (max 10 pages); Budget Spreadsheet (Appendix B); Financial Sustainability Plan; Letters of Commitment from all partners; Organizational Certifications. Specific word limits apply: Budget Narrative (600 words), Regional Knowledge (1,200 words), Initial Deliverables Approach (1,000 words). Budget must separate regional and, for Region 3, maternal health allocations. All forms and allocation methodologies are clarified in the RFA amendment.