# Louisiana RHTP: Rural Collaborative Provider Models Program

Funds rural-provider-sharing/rotation models (specialty, behavioral health, dental, pharmacy, care coordination). Explicitly excludes clinician recruitment bonuses, capital improvements, telehealth infrastructure, EHR modernization, and value-based-care arrangements. 10% match required. Funding supports provider rotation programs, regional scheduling/referral systems, partnership development, operational redesign, and startup/implementation costs tied to collaborative care delivery. Applicants must demonstrate rural eligibility, documented access-related need, measurable outcomes, and a sustainability plan.

## Key facts

- Status: Closed
- Type: NOFO
- Issued by: Louisiana Department of Health (LDH), Office of Rural Health Transformation and Sustainability (Louisiana)
- Posted: 2026-06-26
- Questions due: 2026-07-06
- Application due: 2026-08-05
- Eligible applicants: Rural Health Clinic (RHC), Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC), Critical Access Hospital (CAH), Rural Hospital, Rural EMS provider, Rural behavioral health or substance use provider, Independent rural practice (rural physician or physician group, pharmacy, dentist)
- How to apply: Applications must be submitted via the RHTP Application Portal at https://ldh.la.gov/page/rural-health-transformation-program. Attach required Statement of Work and supplemental documents as specified in NOFO.
- Funding source: Rural Health Transformation Program (CMS)
- Official source: https://ldh.la.gov/assets/docs/Secretary/RHTP/Collaborative_Provider_Models_Version-1-NOFO_-FINAL.pdf

## Eligibility

Eligible applicants must qualify as rural organizations under the Louisiana Rural Health Transformation Program definition and methodology, based on geographic location, rural patient population served, provider shortage designation, or other RHTP criteria. Applicants must be licensed by LDH or the applicable agency as: Rural Health Clinic (RHC), Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC) or look-alike, Critical Access Hospital (CAH), Rural Hospital, Rural EMS provider, Rural behavioral health or substance use provider, or independent rural practice (rural physician or physician group, pharmacy, or dentist). Applicants must demonstrate financial access-related need via documented assessment.

## Requirements

Applicants must submit an initial application including a Statement of Work (Appendix B), comply with mandatory federal and state audit requirements, execute the project within the defined timeline, submit quarterly and annual reports to LDH, and incur eligible expenses prior to reimbursement. Minimum 10% matching contribution required (cash or in-kind). Required registrations include Federal Tax Identification Number, IRS W-9, Louisiana Vendor Profile Data Form, Board Resolution (if applicable), Disclosure of Ownership (if applicable), LDH license, and SAM number with current expiration date.

## Required attachments

- Statement of Work (Appendix B)
- IRS Form W-9
- Louisiana Vendor Profile Data Form
- Board Resolution (if applicable)
- Disclosure of Ownership (if applicable)
- LDH license (current and in good standing)
- SAM registration (current)

## Application package and source documents

- [LA - 2026 - Rural Collaborative Provider Models Program Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) Budget Year 1 (Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO))](https://www.ruralcarejourney.com/api/documents/336035e5-44a1-4088-8712-5542ab46cb5e/file) (primary) — official: https://ldh.la.gov/assets/docs/Secretary/RHTP/Collaborative_Provider_Models_Version-1-NOFO_-FINAL.pdf
- [LA - 2026 - Menu Office of the Secretary (LDH RHTP program page - Important Dates)](https://www.ruralcarejourney.com/api/documents/f6471d9d-94ad-4bdb-8fa7-cd199f49bb43/file) — official: https://ldh.la.gov/page/rural-health-transformation-program

More Louisiana RHTP activity: https://www.ruralcarejourney.com/states/la (markdown: https://www.ruralcarejourney.com/states/la.md)

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Source: Rural Care Journey (RCJ), https://www.ruralcarejourney.com/opportunities/louisiana-rhtp-rural-collaborative-provider-models-program--db9bd26a3c — data as of 2026-08-11.
Cite the RCJ page for the summary and the linked official source for authoritative terms, deadlines, and amounts.