# Minnesota Rural Health Transformation Program Grants – Rural Hospitals

The Minnesota Rural Health Transformation Program (RHTP) Grants provide $193,090,618.14 in formula-based, non-competitive funding for eligible rural hospitals in Minnesota. The program, funded 100% by CMS/HHS, supports activities that improve access, quality, and the rural health workforce, and hospitals must address at least two of five designated strategic RHTP initiatives. Approximately 70% of the award is distributed to rural hospitals; other eligible providers include Tribal Nations, Federally Qualified Health Centers (FQHCs), Certified Community Behavioral Health Clinics (CCBHCs), and Community Mental Health Centers (CMHCs).

## Key facts

- Status: Closed
- Type: NOFO
- Issued by: Minnesota Department of Health – Office of Rural Health and Primary Care (Minnesota)
- Posted: 2026-05-01
- Questions due: 2026-05-24
- Application due: 2026-05-26
- Funding: $1.4M
- Eligible applicants: Rural hospitals, Federally Recognized Tribal Nations, Federally Qualified Health Centers (FQHCs), Certified Community Behavioral Health Clinics (CCBHCs), Community Mental Health Centers (CMHCs)
- How to apply: Applications must be submitted via the Minnesota ORHPC Online Grants Portal (program page: 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/grants.html

## Eligibility

Eligible applicants are rural hospitals located in Minnesota. Additional eligible entities for RHTP grants include federally recognized Tribal Nations, Federally Qualified Health Centers (FQHCs), Certified Community Behavioral Health Clinics (CCBHCs), and Community Mental Health Centers (CMHCs). See program guidelines for detailed eligibility criteria.

## Requirements

Hospitals must propose activities addressing a minimum of two of the five strategic RHTP initiatives: chronic disease prevention/management, expansion of mobile care, workforce expansion, opioid use disorder treatment access, and technology/investments for value-based care. Detailed documentation and reporting are required per MDH guidelines.

## Required attachments

- Application form (as provided in the portal)
- Required financial documentation
- Project narrative describing alignment with RHTP initiatives
- Other documentation as specified in the application instructions

## Application package and source documents

- [MN - 2026 - Minnesota RHTP Grants – Rural Hospitals Application (RHTP Notice of Grant Opportunity – Rural Hospitals (NOGO))](https://www.ruralcarejourney.com/api/documents/fcb4e07b-2a73-4f78-83db-e4d2cc2a7203/file) (primary) — official: https://www.health.state.mn.us/facilities/ruralhealth/ruraltrans/docs/hospitalnogo.pdf
- [MN - 2026 - Overview and Year 1 Direct Allocation Grant Opportunities: Minnesota RHTP, April 2026 (RHTP Notice of Grant Opportunity – Rural Hospitals Informational Webinar Slides)](https://www.ruralcarejourney.com/api/documents/0a99135a-a8d0-4ee3-9963-2995381a2713/file) — official: https://www.health.state.mn.us/facilities/ruralhealth/ruraltrans/docs/hospitalrhtppres.pdf
- [MN - 2026 - Quick Call for Proposals: Identifying Performance Measures for RHTP Health Information Technology Investments](https://www.ruralcarejourney.com/api/documents/ce43de71-70a2-4e23-93d2-5ba937b61d26/file) — official: https://www.health.state.mn.us/facilities/ruralhealth/ruraltrans/docs/hitquickcall.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-rural-health-transformation-program-grants-rural-hospitals--9d39075421 — data as of 2026-10-28.
Cite the RCJ page for the summary and the linked official source for authoritative terms, deadlines, and amounts.