# Illinois RHTP: Team-Based Care Grants for Primary Care and Behavioral Health Providers

Supports the implementation of team-based care models in rural Illinois by providing funding through IPHCA and CBHA to primary care and behavioral health providers. This program aims to improve healthcare access, quality, and outcomes as part of Illinois' participation in the Rural Health Transformation Program. Per the official Euna/AmpliFund listing (FON 3980-10-26-RHTPCCI), Year 1 funding is $26 million, with $98 million total across Budget Periods 1-5, subject to continued CMS funding.

## Key facts

- Status: Announced, not yet open
- Type: GRANT
- Issued by: Illinois Department of Healthcare and Family Services (HFS) (Illinois)
- Funding: $98.0M
- Eligible applicants: Nonprofit, Healthcare Provider, Behavioral Health Provider
- How to apply: Sub-award/distribution via IPHCA and CBHA processes; not a statewide open RFP.
- Funding source: Rural Health Transformation Program (CMS)
- Official source: https://hfs.illinois.gov/content/dam/soi/en/web/hfs/info/fedresctr/rhtprogup03092026.pdf

## Eligibility

Eligible entities include rural-based primary care providers and behavioral health providers that are members of the Illinois Primary Health Care Association (IPHCA) and the Community Behavioral Healthcare Association of Illinois (CBHA). Subrecipients are selected through these associations per state-determined formulas or internal application processes, not a traditional open competition.

## Requirements

Applicants must implement team-based care models that align with RHTP guidelines and obligate funds prior to the budget period end. Reporting and performance measurement as specified by HFS and federal CMS guidance is required.

## Application package and source documents

- [IL - 2026 - Illinois RHTP (RHT Program Update (2026-03-09))](https://www.ruralcarejourney.com/api/documents/3641eae6-aba4-4ee3-a4a0-0c505c4535d8/file) (primary) — official: https://hfs.illinois.gov/content/dam/soi/en/web/hfs/info/fedresctr/rhtprogup03092026.pdf
- [IL - 2026 - RHTP - Transforming Rural Healthcare Delivery, Community Care Infrastructure (Official AmpliFund/Euna listing — Community Care Infrastructure (FON 3980-10-26-RHTPCCI))](https://www.ruralcarejourney.com/api/documents/ac41e8d2-0e71-47b9-9b0f-f81358e13449/file) — official: https://il.amplifund.com/Public/Opportunities/Details/d37720d3-ac35-43c2-b1d1-8f5db84e977e

More Illinois RHTP activity: https://www.ruralcarejourney.com/states/il (markdown: https://www.ruralcarejourney.com/states/il.md)

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Source: Rural Care Journey (RCJ), https://www.ruralcarejourney.com/opportunities/illinois-rhtp-team-based-care-grants-for-primary-care-and-behavioral-health-prov--6cdce05148 — data as of 2026-09-29.
Cite the RCJ page for the summary and the linked official source for authoritative terms, deadlines, and amounts.