# Maryland RHTP: Apprenticeship Intermediaries and RAMP Expansion for Allied Health Employers

Bundled RFP funding two Pathways to Health Careers workforce initiatives: Apprenticeship Intermediaries (building employer apprenticeship pipelines) and RAMP (Rural Allied health Mentorship Pipeline) Expansion for Allied Health Employers. Part of Maryland's RHTP Pillar 1 workforce strategy. Total available funding for this round is up to $7,500,000, with awards ranging from $250,000 to $500,000 per project. The program is supported by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services as part of a financial assistance award, 100 percent CMS/HHS funded.

## Key facts

- Status: Closed
- Type: GRANT
- Issued by: Maryland Department of Labor (Maryland)
- Posted: 2026-07-10
- Letter of intent due: 2026-08-07
- Application due: 2026-08-10
- Funding source: Rural Health Transformation Program (CMS)
- Official source: https://labor.maryland.gov/employment/wdrhtp.shtml

## Eligibility

Eligible applicants likely include allied health employers and intermediary organizations serving rural Maryland, as part of the RHTP workforce transformation effort. See official RFP for specifics.

## Requirements

5-Year Rural Service Commitment (per MD Labor Workforce RHTP FAQ, https://labor.maryland.gov/employment/wdrhtp-faqs.shtml): Individuals who receive direct financial support and/or training that leads to a certificate, credential, or degree in a clinical occupation must sign a contract committing to five years of service in a rural area with the grantee. Grantees must clawback funds at a pro-rated level if the commitment is not fulfilled. Direct financial incentives (stipends, scholarships, recruitment/relocation bonuses, rural clinical-rotation stipends, preceptor compensation, etc.) also trigger this commitment. Exempt roles: Community Health Workers (CHWs), Certified Peer Recovery Specialists, Direct Support Professionals, healthcare administrative roles, and healthcare IT roles. Qualifying employment must be with an employer located in a Maryland jurisdiction defined as "wholly rural" by state statute — telehealth service does not satisfy the requirement. An individual may change employers and continue fulfilling the commitment as long as the new employer is also in a wholly-rural jurisdiction.

## Application package and source documents

- [MD - 2026 - Maryland RHTP: RISE, RAMP-AH, Apprenticeship Intermediaries, Rural Talent Pipelines, and Advanced Provider Pathways Competitive Grant Solicitation (Source listing page)](https://www.ruralcarejourney.com/api/documents/cfbb9ffb-67b4-4cf6-ad99-3ffc552edc0c/file) (primary) — official: https://labor.maryland.gov/employment/wdrhtp.shtml
- [MD - 2026 - RHTP Frequently Asked Questions - Division of Workforce Development and Adult Learning (FAQ - Service Commitment / Clawback Terms)](https://www.ruralcarejourney.com/api/documents/5f5649e5-3c33-4dc9-ad2c-c1bde644a7b4/file) — official: https://labor.maryland.gov/employment/wdrhtp-faqs.shtml
- [MD - 2026 - RHTP - Division of Workforce Development and Adult Learning (Official Maryland Labor workforce award update)](https://www.ruralcarejourney.com/api/documents/8d0c4158-b4ab-4fa3-b186-92ad9c131dd6/file) — official: https://labor.md.gov/employment/wdrhtp.shtml

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

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Source: Rural Care Journey (RCJ), https://www.ruralcarejourney.com/opportunities/maryland-rhtp-apprenticeship-intermediaries-and-ramp-expansion-for-allied-health--4386bde67a — data as of 2026-10-23.
Cite the RCJ page for the summary and the linked official source for authoritative terms, deadlines, and amounts.