# Michigan Rural Health Interoperability in Action Initiative - 2027

Synopsis As part of RHTP’s Interoperability in Action Initiative, the Rural Data Integration and Infrastructure Fund aims to the advance technology innovation through reducing duplicative care improving health outcomes through interoperable systems. This funding opportunity will advance interoperability and digital infrastructure for rural and left-behind providers to strengthen care coordination and reduce administrative burden.

## Key facts

- Status: Closed
- Type: GRANT
- Issued by: Michigan Department of Health and Human Services — Policy Planning and Access (Michigan)
- Posted: 2026-07-27
- Application due: 2026-08-17
- Eligible applicants: Nonprofit, Local Government, Health Care Provider, Tribal Organization
- How to apply: Online submission via Michigan EGrAMS portal (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 include rural health care providers and provider organizations located in Michigan. Priority will be given to providers serving Health Professional Shortage Areas (HPSAs) and those demonstrating critical need for data interoperability support.

## Requirements

Applicants must submit a completed application form through EGrAMS and provide documentation of rural provider status, proposed interoperability project plan, detailed budget, proof of organizational eligibility, and, if applicable, description of collaborative partners. Additional documentation may be required as per EGrAMS application instructions.

## Required attachments

- Completed Application Form
- Project Narrative/Work Plan
- Detailed Budget and Budget Justification
- Proof of Rural Provider Status
- Letters of Commitment or Collaboration (if applicable)

## Application package and source documents

- [MI - 2027 - Rural Health Interoperability in Action Initiative - 2027 — Application Form (Application Form)](https://www.ruralcarejourney.com/api/documents/bf1f47f5-e545-46a0-ad50-5f38a1fe3714/file) (primary) — official: https://egrams-mi.com/mdhhs/designer/viewPDF.aspx?DownLdCat=PP&DownLdPgmId=4642
- [MI - 2027 - Standard Agreement Language (Standard Agreement Language)](https://www.ruralcarejourney.com/api/documents/d590a1ed-177a-47a9-bab2-e0eacb65d7e5/file) — official: https://egrams-mi.com/mdhhs/designer/OpenAttachment.aspx?FileName=STD-SB27%20-%20Stnd%20FY27%20Single-%20Bureau%20Agmt.pdf&PublishLoc=Y
- [MI - 2027 - Attachment B3 - Equipment Inventory Schedule (Attachment B3 - Equipment Inventory Schedule)](https://www.ruralcarejourney.com/api/documents/521a8d70-7578-4b23-833b-b4a005b43f75/file) — official: https://egrams-mi.com/mdhhs/designer/OpenAttachment.aspx?FileName=Att_B3_FY27.pdf&PublishLoc=Y
- [MI - 2027 - Attachment B4 - Indirect Cost De Minimis Rate Calculation Form (Attachment B4 - Indirect Cost De Minimis Rate Calculation Form)](https://www.ruralcarejourney.com/api/documents/599f5a8c-77a9-4038-9e72-274499222fc1/file) — official: https://egrams-mi.com/mdhhs/designer/OpenAttachment.aspx?FileName=Att_B4_FY27%20Budget%20DeMinimis%20Calculator.xlsx&PublishLoc=Y
- [MI - 2027 - Rural Health Interoperability in Action Initiative - 2027 — Attachment C - Performance/Progress Report Requirements](https://www.ruralcarejourney.com/api/documents/c412bd89-4aee-443f-bee8-d81a76379277/file) — official: https://egrams-mi.com/mdhhs/designer/OpenAttachment.aspx?FileName=RHIAI-2027+Att+C.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 - 2027 - Fiscal Review Questionnaire (Fiscal Review Questionnaire)](https://www.ruralcarejourney.com/api/documents/ea758d23-43fe-4e0e-bcd6-da495c05714c/file) — official: https://egrams-mi.com/mdhhs/designer/OpenAttachment.aspx?FileName=Fiscal%20Questionnaire%20FY%202027_4.28.26.docx&PublishLoc=Y
- [MI - 2027 - Indirect Costs and Cost Allocation Plan Instructions (Indirect Costs and Cost Allocation Plan Instructions)](https://www.ruralcarejourney.com/api/documents/dd835fbc-1894-4524-afe9-18a4cbb7bc4c/file) — official: https://egrams-mi.com/mdhhs/designer/OpenAttachment.aspx?FileName=FY_27_INDCA_Instr.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
- [MI - 2027 - Attachment C - Performance/Progress Report Requirements](https://www.ruralcarejourney.com/api/documents/d7b9b97b-c1ff-4ab0-aabc-945f126407c6/file) — official: https://egrams-mi.com/mdhhs/designer/OpenAttachment.aspx?FileName=RHTP+FY2027+Att+C.pdf&PublishLoc=Y
- [MI - 2027 - Michigan Rural Health Interoperability in Action Initiative - 2027](https://www.ruralcarejourney.com/api/documents/24ca2d81-f024-4eaa-9f73-4cc07eca4060/file) — official: https://www.ruralhealth.us/programs/center-for-rural-health-innovation-and-system-redesign/rural-health-transformation-program/rhtp-resources

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-interoperability-in-action-initiative-2027--3636ce07f3 — data as of 2026-08-18.
Cite the RCJ page for the summary and the linked official source for authoritative terms, deadlines, and amounts.