# Mountain State Care Force – Early Outreach to Healthcare Careers

The West Virginia Rural Health Transformation Program (RHTP) is seeking proposals from eligible entities to implement the Mountain State Care Force – Early Outreach & Exposure to Healthcare Careers program. The goal is to engage at least 10,000 high school students statewide in healthcare career pathways through supplemental outreach, student engagement activities, visits to healthcare facilities, and integration with state data systems to track outcomes. Funding is milestone- and performance-based, with a single grantee award of $1,500,000; all funds must be expended by July 31, 2027. Selected applicant must submit a revised line-item budget and narrative shortly after award, provide regular quarterly program reports, and ensure integration with school and healthcare facility partners. Submission is through the WV Oasis Vendor Self Service (VSS) portal. Questions must be submitted by May 5, 2026 to mike.sheets@wv.gov. The award period extends from notification date through July 31, 2027.

## Key facts

- Status: Closed
- Type: GRANT
- Issued by: West Virginia Department of Health – Rural Health Transformation Program (West Virginia)
- Posted: 2026-04-28
- Questions due: 2026-05-05
- Application due: 2026-05-13
- Funding: $1.5M
- Eligible applicants: Nonprofit organizations, Educational institutions, Government entities, Community-based organizations
- How to apply: Applications and all required documents must be submitted via the WV Oasis Vendor Self Service (VSS) portal at https://prd311.wvoasis.gov/PRDVSS1X1ERP/Advantage4.
- Funding source: Rural Health Transformation Program (CMS)
- Official source: https://prd311.wvoasis.gov/PRDVSS1X1ERP/Advantage4#solicitation=GFO-0506-2600000000222-2

## Eligibility

Eligible applicants include entities capable of implementing large-scale educational outreach to high school students across West Virginia to expose them to healthcare careers and pathways. See official AFA guidance for detailed eligibility requirements.

## Requirements

Applicants must submit a Detailed Line-Item Budget (DLIB) worksheet, budget narrative, and programmatic information according to the RHTP Budget Instructions (Revised May 2025). Proposals must include specific performance measures, tracking plans for student exposure numbers, evidence of organizational capacity, and outline strategies for broad outreach—including transportation, engagement events, and coordination with state data systems. Revised budget and narrative must be submitted within 2 weeks of award notification. Quarterly program and expenditure reporting is required, as outlined in the solicitation.

## Required attachments

- Detailed Line-Item Budget Worksheet (DLIB)
- Budget Narrative
- Grantee Contact Information Form

## Application package and source documents

- [WV - 2025 - West Virginia RHTP Detailed Line Item Budget Worksheet (Revised: Aug 2025) (Matched by solicitation/attachment identifier)](https://www.ruralcarejourney.com/api/documents/e79f74b0-56ae-47aa-9ab5-e83bb02aa4b9/file) (primary) — official: https://prd311.wvoasis.gov/PRDVSS1X1ERP/Advantage4#solicitation=GFO-0506-2600000000223-1&attachment=RHTP%20Detailed%20Line%20Item%20Budget.xlsx
- [WV - 2026 - MSCF – Provider Rotational Staffing Pools Funding Opportunity Announcement](https://www.ruralcarejourney.com/api/documents/7128b610-c479-4a39-85f9-ded4f5abf76e/file)
- [WV - 2026 - Announcement of Funding Availability (AFA) RHT-AFA-05-08-2026-SCC: SmartCare Catalyst Provider Productivity Support Fund (Attachment: RHTP DLIB Budget Instructions.pdf)](https://www.ruralcarejourney.com/api/documents/39dd65ba-9689-4ae7-a390-fa7253b20f66/file) — official: https://prd311.wvoasis.gov/PRDVSS1X1ERP/Advantage4#solicitation=GFO-0506-2600000000243-1&attachment=FINAL%20SCC%20AFA%20-%20Provider%20Productivity%20Support%20Fund.pdf
- [WV - 2026 - West Virginia Department of Health RHTP Grantee Contact Information (Attachment: RHTP Grantee Contact Information Form.pdf)](https://www.ruralcarejourney.com/api/documents/8d134acb-125e-46b0-9c4f-7280fd5d3994/file) — official: https://prd311.wvoasis.gov/PRDVSS1X1ERP/Advantage4#solicitation=GFO-0506-2600000000223-1&attachment=RHTP%20Grantee%20Contact%20Information%20Form.pdf
- [WV - 2026 - Mountain State Care Force - Early Outreach & Exposure to Healthcare Careers – Application Guidance and Instructions (AFA-RHT-AFA-04-28-2026-MSC2) (Attachment: FINAL MSCF AFA Early Outreach & Exposure.docx.pdf)](https://www.ruralcarejourney.com/api/documents/47bc8f97-1ede-4431-8d1a-ca94afbd9870/file) — official: https://prd311.wvoasis.gov/PRDVSS1X1ERP/Advantage4#solicitation=GFO-0506-2600000000222-1&attachment=FINAL%20MSCF%20AFA%20Early%20Outreach%20%26%20Exposure.docx.pdf
- [WV - 2026 - Request for Applications for West Virginia RHTP Career Pathways Outreach (Attachment: Final_GFO_0506_2600000000222_1_WV_ARFP_FORM.PDF)](https://www.ruralcarejourney.com/api/documents/2ad15104-6116-4078-889e-54fdf38cf9a9/file) — official: https://prd311.wvoasis.gov/PRDVSS1X1ERP/Advantage4#solicitation=GFO-0506-2600000000222-1&attachment=Final_GFO_0506_2600000000222_1_WV_ARFP_FORM.PDF
- [WV - 2026 - Grant Funding Opportunity - West Virginia RHTP (Attachment: Final_GFO_0506_2600000000222_2_WV_ARFP_FORM.PDF)](https://www.ruralcarejourney.com/api/documents/71951e07-d3a0-4840-9c99-c404f10ffa72/file) — official: https://prd311.wvoasis.gov/PRDVSS1X1ERP/Advantage4#solicitation=GFO-0506-2600000000222-2&attachment=Final_GFO_0506_2600000000222_2_WV_ARFP_FORM.PDF
- [WV - 2026 - State of West Virginia Grant Funding Opportunity RHT-AFA-04-28-2026-MSC2 Re-open (Attachment: Final_GFO_0506_2600000000222_3_WV_ARFP_FORM.PDF)](https://www.ruralcarejourney.com/api/documents/0322bf34-b4b6-42fa-9905-ddb77b4c7e63/file) — official: https://prd311.wvoasis.gov/PRDVSS1X1ERP/Advantage4#solicitation=GFO-0506-2600000000222-3&attachment=Final_GFO_0506_2600000000222_3_WV_ARFP_FORM.PDF
- [WV - 2026 - State of West Virginia Grant Funding Opportunity RHT-AFA-04-28-2026-MSC2 Re-Open (Attachment: Final_GFO_0506_2600000000222_4_WV_ARFP_FORM.PDF)](https://www.ruralcarejourney.com/api/documents/8ee8413b-bc83-4eb9-ab6e-4633a5684b4c/file) — official: https://prd311.wvoasis.gov/PRDVSS1X1ERP/Advantage4#solicitation=GFO-0506-2600000000222-4&attachment=Final_GFO_0506_2600000000222_4_WV_ARFP_FORM.PDF
- [WV - 2026 - State of West Virginia Grant Funding Opportunity RHT-AFA-04-28-2026-MSC2 Administrative Reopening (Attachment: Final_GFO_0506_2600000000222_5_WV_ARFP_FORM.PDF)](https://www.ruralcarejourney.com/api/documents/0215a436-6bc3-4ca4-9722-d1c35a417497/file) — official: https://prd311.wvoasis.gov/PRDVSS1X1ERP/Advantage4#solicitation=GFO-0506-2600000000222-5&attachment=Final_GFO_0506_2600000000222_5_WV_ARFP_FORM.PDF

More West Virginia RHTP activity: https://www.ruralcarejourney.com/states/wv (markdown: https://www.ruralcarejourney.com/states/wv.md)

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Source: Rural Care Journey (RCJ), https://www.ruralcarejourney.com/opportunities/mountain-state-care-force-early-outreach-to-healthcare-careers--7057e2688c — data as of 2026-09-02.
Cite the RCJ page for the summary and the linked official source for authoritative terms, deadlines, and amounts.