Michigan Improving Care and Access Through Transportation - 2027

Summary

the Rural Health Transformation (RHT) Program that will support the Care Closer to Home Blueprint: Improving Care Delivery and Access through Transportation Grant Program. Michigan’s RHT Program focuses on building a strong and innovative rural health system that ensures every resident has access to high-quality care close to home. The program advances this goal through coordinated, community-driven strategies implemented across four core initiatives: Strengthening partnerships that support rural health transformation. Expanding and stabilizing the workforce needed to sustain community wellness. Advancing interoperability so providers can share information and coordinate care effectively. Developing models that bring essential services closer to where people live. The Improving Care and Access through Transportation Program will help rural residents get the care they need by improving transportation options and bringing services closer to where people live and work. Funding will support technical assistance and commu

Eligibility

Eligible applicants include governmental entities, nonprofit organizations, tribal entities, and health service providers serving rural or partially rural counties in Michigan as defined by MDHHS. Applicants must demonstrate their ability to coordinate and implement transportation solutions that support rural residents’ access to health services.

Requirements Checklist

• Applicants must: (1) Complete the online application via EGrAMS; (2) Submit a detailed project narrative outlining how the proposed transportation intervention will improve access to care for rural populations; (3) Provide a budget and budget narrative; (4) Upload required supporting documents including letters of commitment from partnering organizations; (5) Demonstrate experience and capacity to manage grant funds; (6) Adhere to all applicable federal and state grant requirements, as outlined in the Standard Agreement Language document.