# Michigan Rural Interoperability for Local Health Department Access and Connectivity-2027

As part of RHTP’s Interoperability in Action Initiative, the Rural Access and Connectivity Fund aims to advance technology innovation by reducing duplicative care and improving health outcomes through interoperable systems. This funding opportunity will expand access to care, social services, and community resources through connected systems and real-time information sharing.

## 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: Local Government, Health Department
- How to apply: EGrAMS online portal
- Funding source: Rural Health Transformation Program (CMS)
- Official source: https://egrams-mi.com/mdhhs/user/searchgrants.aspx

## Eligibility

Eligible applicants are Michigan local health departments serving rural areas. Applicants must demonstrate capacity to implement interoperable technology solutions that improve access to care and connectivity.

## Requirements

Applicants must complete the official application via EGrAMS, provide a detailed work plan, budget, and budget narrative, and comply with the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services grant terms. Required attachments include proof of eligibility, letters of support, and a cost allocation plan if indirect costs are requested.

## Required attachments

- Completed application in EGrAMS
- Work plan
- Budget and budget narrative
- Proof of eligibility
- Letters of support
- Cost allocation plan (if requesting indirect costs)

## Application package and source documents

- [MI - 2027 - Rural Interoperability for Local Health Department Access and Connectivity-2027 — Application Form (Application Form)](https://www.ruralcarejourney.com/api/documents/c906a684-8fd9-4124-a1ff-832cc45b2ee4/file) (primary) — official: https://egrams-mi.com/mdhhs/designer/viewPDF.aspx?DownLdCat=PP&DownLdPgmId=4707
- [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 Interoperability for Local Health Department Access and Connectivity-2027 — Attachment C - Performance/Progress Report Requirements (Attachment C - Performance/Progress Report Requirements)](https://www.ruralcarejourney.com/api/documents/f04e3b4f-f729-4c76-9896-c0f6a9acea23/file) — official: https://egrams-mi.com/mdhhs/designer/OpenAttachment.aspx?FileName=RHLHD-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

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-interoperability-for-local-health-department-access-and-connectiv--68afd0008b — data as of 2026-08-18.
Cite the RCJ page for the summary and the linked official source for authoritative terms, deadlines, and amounts.