# Michigan Rural Health Best Practices - 2026

Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (Policy, Planning and Access) grant opportunity for the Rural Health Best Practices program (EGrAMS program code RHBPA-2026, program ID 4678), posted in MI EGrAMS on July 23, 2026 with applications due August 10, 2026. Period of performance: October 1, 2026 to September 30, 2027. Michigan's EGrAMS listing publishes a generic subrecipient/CHW-baseline synopsis for this grant that does not match its title, and the linked package contains only standard application forms, so program-specific scope and award amounts are not stated here; check the current EGrAMS listing for the program description.

## Key facts

- Status: Closed
- Type: GRANT
- Issued by: Michigan Department of Health and Human Services — Policy, Planning, and Access Division (Michigan)
- Posted: 2026-07-23
- Application due: 2026-08-10
- Eligible applicants: Nonprofit organizations, Public agencies, Healthcare providers, Hospitals, Rural health clinics, Consortia
- How to apply: Electronic submission via EGrAMS (https://egrams-mi.com/mdhhs)
- Funding source: Rural Health Transformation Program (CMS)
- Official source: https://egrams-mi.com/mdhhs/user/searchgrants.aspx

## Eligibility

Eligible applicants are Michigan-based public or private non-profit entities with experience in rural health delivery or workforce development, including but not limited to community health organizations, local health departments, healthcare providers, hospitals, rural health clinics, and consortia that serve rural areas of Michigan.

## Requirements

Applicants must provide a work plan for coordinated outreach, data collection, analysis, and reporting to produce a workforce inventory and needs assessment. Required attachments include completed application form, organizational budget, and relevant support documentation as outlined in the Application Form. Completed proposals must be submitted through the EGrAMS portal.

## Required attachments

- Completed Application Form
- Organizational Budget
- Work Plan
- Evidence of eligibility/nonprofit status (if applicable)

## Application package and source documents

- [MI - 2026 - Application Form (Application Form)](https://www.ruralcarejourney.com/api/documents/8a654dcd-7115-48ff-87c4-9251f3ea8c44/file) (primary) — official: https://egrams-mi.com/mdhhs/designer/viewPDF.aspx?DownLdCat=PP&DownLdPgmId=4678
- [MI - 2026 - Standard Agreement Language (Standard Agreement Language)](https://www.ruralcarejourney.com/api/documents/83bf0a38-0672-47ab-a42b-2e8d4d37d09d/file) — official: https://egrams-mi.com/mdhhs/designer/OpenAttachment.aspx?FileName=STD-STS26%206.3.2025.pdf&PublishLoc=Y
- [MI - 2026 - Attachment B3 - Equipment Inventory Schedule (Attachment B3 - Equipment Inventory Schedule)](https://www.ruralcarejourney.com/api/documents/53ee3b7e-f65f-4ad5-aa87-221d6f8ab44d/file) — official: https://egrams-mi.com/mdhhs/designer/OpenAttachment.aspx?FileName=Att_B3_FY26.pdf&PublishLoc=Y
- [MI - 2026 - Attachment B4 - Indirect Cost De Minimis Rate Calculation Form (Attachment B4 - Indirect Cost De Minimis Rate Calculation Form)](https://www.ruralcarejourney.com/api/documents/fd10234f-71e3-4960-989b-9d92ab142d17/file) — official: https://egrams-mi.com/mdhhs/designer/OpenAttachment.aspx?FileName=Att_B4_FY26%20Budget%20DeMinimis%20Calculator%205.2024.xlsx&PublishLoc=Y
- [MI - 2026 - Attachment C - Performance/Progress Report Requirements (Attachment C - Performance/Progress Report Requirements)](https://www.ruralcarejourney.com/api/documents/c616259c-d4a5-4f4e-b1d8-cbb7db9aaf44/file) — official: https://egrams-mi.com/mdhhs/designer/OpenAttachment.aspx?FileName=Att%20C_RHTP.pdf&PublishLoc=Y
- [MI - 2026 - Attachment E - Program Specific Requirements (Attachment E - Program Specific Requirements)](https://www.ruralcarejourney.com/api/documents/eafb8c7b-896c-40d5-aaf9-17ce1df29ee6/file) — official: https://egrams-mi.com/mdhhs/designer/OpenAttachment.aspx?FileName=Template+-+Attachment+E+-+RHTP.pdf&PublishLoc=Y
- [MI - 2027 - Attachment F - Federal Funding Accountability and Transparency Act (FFATA) Reporting (Attachment F - Federal Funding Accountability and Transparency Act (FFATA) Reporting)](https://www.ruralcarejourney.com/api/documents/050c8a90-d2da-4345-89bb-53db50f24f37/file) — official: https://egrams-mi.com/mdhhs/designer/OpenAttachment.aspx?FileName=Att_F%20FFATA27_UEI.docx&PublishLoc=Y
- [MI - 2026 - Fiscal Review Questionnaire (Fiscal Review Questionnaire)](https://www.ruralcarejourney.com/api/documents/a8c3789c-a1c2-4967-9235-fbd3e08a93c1/file) — official: https://egrams-mi.com/mdhhs/designer/OpenAttachment.aspx?FileName=FY_26_Fiscal%20Questionnaire.docx&PublishLoc=Y
- [MI - 2026 - Indirect Costs and Cost Allocation Plan Instructions (Indirect Costs and Cost Allocation Plan Instructions)](https://www.ruralcarejourney.com/api/documents/5fcfbc03-264e-413f-98ae-42412dd9b653/file) — official: https://egrams-mi.com/mdhhs/designer/OpenAttachment.aspx?FileName=FY_26_INDCA_Instr%205.2024.pdf&PublishLoc=Y
- [MI - 2027 - Pre-Award Risk Assessment Questionnaire (Pre-Award Risk Assessment Questionnaire)](https://www.ruralcarejourney.com/api/documents/5321959e-0195-45dc-880a-3c5aa367afa2/file) — official: https://egrams-mi.com/mdhhs/designer/OpenAttachment.aspx?FileName=Pre-Award%20Questionnaire.docx&PublishLoc=Y

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

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Source: Rural Care Journey (RCJ), https://www.ruralcarejourney.com/opportunities/michigan-rural-health-best-practices-2026--abb6753afd — data as of 2026-10-24.
Cite the RCJ page for the summary and the linked official source for authoritative terms, deadlines, and amounts.