# Minnesota RHTP Grants – Rural Federally Qualified Health Centers

Minnesota was awarded $193 million in federal RHTP funds for FFY2026 to support transformation of rural health care. This opportunity supports Federally Qualified Health Centers (FQHCs) in rural areas via formula-based, non-competitive grants. The program aims to improve population health and access, address workforce shortages, invest in partnerships and technology, and stabilize rural providers. Sub-awards to FQHCs are formula-based, with up to $1.9 million per entity in year 1 and continued amendments in future years pending federal awards.

## Key facts

- Status: Closed
- Type: NOFO
- Issued by: Minnesota Department of Health – Office of Rural Health and Primary Care (Minnesota)
- Posted: 2026-03-18
- Questions due: 2026-04-20
- Application due: 2026-05-26
- Funding: $1.9M
- Eligible applicants: Federally Qualified Health Centers
- How to apply: Online via the ORHPC Online Grants Portal: https://www.health.state.mn.us/facilities/ruralhealth/ruraltrans/grants.html
- Funding source: Rural Health Transformation Program (CMS)
- Official source: https://www.health.state.mn.us/facilities/ruralhealth/ruraltrans/docs/fqhcnogo.pdf

## Eligibility

Eligible applicants are rural Federally Qualified Health Centers (FQHCs) located in Minnesota. There are five eligible entities identified under this program.

## Requirements

Applicants must submit completed application materials via the ORHPC Online Grants Portal by the deadline. Required documentation includes demonstration of FQHC eligibility, budget proposal, project narrative describing alignment with RHTP goals, and any supporting attachments specified in application instructions.

## Required attachments

- Completed application form
- Eligibility documentation for rural FQHC status
- Budget proposal
- Project narrative
- Any additional documents specified in the application instructions

## Application package and source documents

- [MN - 2026 - Minnesota RHTP Grants – Rural Federally Qualified Health Centers Application (Notice of Grant Opportunity) (RHTP Notice of Grant Opportunity – Rural Federally Qualified Health Centers (NOGO))](https://www.ruralcarejourney.com/api/documents/cde4f710-8a47-4d31-af7a-28e1eac06119/file) (primary) — official: https://www.health.state.mn.us/facilities/ruralhealth/ruraltrans/docs/fqhcnogo.pdf
- [MN - 2026 - Minnesota RHTP: Year 1 Guidance and Application Instructions (FFY2026 Award) (RHTP Notice of Grant Opportunity – Rural Federally Qualified Health Centers Informational Webinar Slides)](https://www.ruralcarejourney.com/api/documents/c5a461a1-dc5d-4526-97df-c6ccc053f95b/file) — official: https://www.health.state.mn.us/facilities/ruralhealth/ruraltrans/docs/fqhcrhtppres.pdf
- [MN - 2026 - Rural Clinical Rotations Expansion Grant Program Request for Proposals](https://www.ruralcarejourney.com/api/documents/6eee9ca3-fa5e-451d-8600-5b608254374b/file) — official: https://www.health.state.mn.us/facilities/ruralhealth/ruraltrans/docs/clinicalexpslides.pdf

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

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Source: Rural Care Journey (RCJ), https://www.ruralcarejourney.com/opportunities/minnesota-rhtp-grants-rural-federally-qualified-health-centers--14a6ac7271 — data as of 2026-10-28.
Cite the RCJ page for the summary and the linked official source for authoritative terms, deadlines, and amounts.