# Minnesota Rural Health Transformation Program Grants – Tribal Nations

Minnesota Rural Health Transformation Program (RHTP) provides up to $193,090,618.14 in federal funds (100% CMS/HHS funded) as formula-based, non-competitive grants to eligible rural Tribal Nations for transformation initiatives addressing rural health care access, quality improvement, workforce development, technology-enabled care, chronic disease, and provider financial sustainability. Applications are accepted via ORHPC Online Grants Portal on a rolling basis within posted deadlines. No cost share or match required. Approximately 2% of Minnesota’s total RHTP award is allocated to Tribal Nations. Five-year period of performance from award date. Required reporting and compliance with CMS/HHS grant conditions mandatory.

## Key facts

- Status: Closed
- Type: NOFO
- Issued by: Minnesota Department of Health – Office of Rural Health and Primary Care (Minnesota)
- Posted: 2026-03-18
- Application due: 2026-05-26
- Funding: $150,000 – $807,996
- Eligible applicants: Tribal Nation
- How to apply: Online submission via 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/tribalnogo.pdf

## Eligibility

Eligible applicants are federally recognized Tribal Nations in rural Minnesota. The State of Minnesota is home to 11 federally recognized Tribes; only rural Tribal Nations are eligible under this opportunity.

## Requirements

Qualified projects must address one or more RHTP transformation goals: rural health care access, workforce, quality improvement, or financial sustainability. Applicants must submit a completed grant application through the ORHPC Online Grants Portal, provide documentation of eligibility, and describe intended project outcomes. Required reporting and compliance with CMS/HHS grant conditions are mandatory.

## Required attachments

- Completed Application Form
- Project Narrative
- Budget and Budget Justification
- Proof of Tribal Eligibility

## Application package and source documents

- [MN - 2026 - Minnesota RHTP Grants –Rural Tribal Nations (Notice of Grant Opportunity) (RHTP Notice of Grant Opportunity – Rural Tribal Nations (NOGO))](https://www.ruralcarejourney.com/api/documents/44863725-ab52-4992-b6e1-a64a0fc14e45/file) (primary) — official: https://www.health.state.mn.us/facilities/ruralhealth/ruraltrans/docs/tribalnogo.pdf
- [MN - 2026 - Minnesota RHTP Year 1: Direct Allocation Grant Opportunities & Application Guidance (April 2026) (RHTP Notice of Grant Opportunity – Rural Tribal Nations Informational Webinar Slides)](https://www.ruralcarejourney.com/api/documents/6645864a-6cad-4f4a-9b87-6911c381e7c3/file) — official: https://www.health.state.mn.us/facilities/ruralhealth/ruraltrans/docs/tribalnationrhtppres.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-tribal-nations--77e5673a1a — data as of 2026-11-11.
Cite the RCJ page for the summary and the linked official source for authoritative terms, deadlines, and amounts.