# Nevada Rural Health Outcome Accelerator Program (RHOAP)

The Nevada Rural Health Outcome Accelerator Program (RHOAP), part of the RHTP, is a five-year cooperative initiative between the Nevada Health Authority (NVHA) and the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS). In Budget Period 1 (BP1), $26.9 million will support evidence-based initiatives targeting rural health outcomes in Nevada. Funded areas include chronic disease prevention, access to primary and oral health care, behavioral health (particularly mental illness, suicide prevention, and substance use among pregnant women and youth), and maternal/infant health. The RFP is expected in May 2026 for State of Nevada-registered vendors. BP1 funds must be obligated by October 30, 2026, and liquidated by September 30, 2027. This Request for Applications (RFA) provides $1,298,985 in subaward funding for rural Nevada schools to implement the Presidential Fitness Test, supporting disease prevention and improved health outcomes. The initiative is part of the state's RHTP and is funded through CMS grant #RHTCMS332074-01, authorized by the One Big Beautiful Bill Act (H.R. 1, 2025).

## Key facts

- Status: Archived
- Type: RFP
- Issued by: Nevada Health Authority (NVHA) (Nevada)
- Posted: 2026-04-26
- Application due: 2026-06-02
- Funding: $26.9M
- Eligible applicants: Registered Vendor, Rural Hospital, Non-profit, Healthcare provider network, Community health center, County health department, State Agency
- How to apply: Submissions will occur through the Nevada State procurement system. Begin vendor registration at NV Vendor Services: https://www.nvha.nv.gov/vendors/. Full submission procedures will be included in the RFP. By email to RHTP@nvha.nv.gov
- Funding source: Rural Health Transformation Program (CMS)
- Official source: https://www.nvha.nv.gov/siteassets/content/community/rhtp/nevada-rht-rhoap-initiative-march.2026f.pdf

## Eligibility

Applicants must be registered vendors with the State of Nevada. Detailed eligibility requirements will be outlined in the released RFA. Early registration via NV Vendor Services is encouraged. Applicants must be either the Nevada Department of Education or the State Public Charter School Association, representing eligible elementary, junior high or middle schools, high schools, special schools, or charter schools in rural Nevada (see NRS 388.020).

## Requirements

Proposals must target improvements in one or more rural health domains: chronic disease, primary care (including oral health), behavioral health (including substance use and youth mental health), and maternal/infant health. Applicants must adhere to collaborative models of care and administrative cost limits (≤10%). All requirements and guidance will be detailed in the RFA. Applicants must demonstrate readiness, need, and commitment to sustainable health and fitness programming. Applications must be submitted by email to RHTP@nvha.nv.gov by the due date. No cost share or match is required. Required documentation includes program narrative, budget, and readiness assessment.

## Required attachments

- Program Narrative
- Budget
- Readiness Assessment

## Application package and source documents

- [NV - 2026 - Nevada RHT Program (nevada-rht-rhoap-initiative-march.2026f)](https://www.ruralcarejourney.com/api/documents/b4ef0ad1-7e12-4886-b1ea-0c8d2fc19a9d/file) (primary) — official: https://www.nvha.nv.gov/siteassets/content/community/rhtp/nevada-rht-rhoap-initiative-march.2026f.pdf
- [NV - 2026 - **Nevada's RHT Funding Opportunities**](https://www.ruralcarejourney.com/api/documents/c1f8eea1-d51a-4787-83ca-215b08733023/file) — official: https://www.nvha.nv.gov/RHTP/rht-nofos
- [NV - 2026 - Reminder for Nevada RHT Funding Opportunities & Update](https://www.ruralcarejourney.com/api/documents/412f7074-1c98-41e9-997a-206d94eb5c5a/file)
- [NV - 2026 - Request For Applications: RHTP, Nevada Rural Health Outcomes Accelerator Program (RHOAP), Budget Period 1 (BP1 = 12/29/25 – 10/30/26) (RHOAP RFA announcement - May 2026)](https://www.ruralcarejourney.com/api/documents/db4a0c17-52e4-4838-84be-5ef04b34d82e/file) — official: https://www.nvha.nv.gov/siteassets/content/community/rhtp/rht_nofos/may-2026/rhoap-rfa-final-announcement_5.8.2026.pdf
- [NV - 2026 - Request For Application (RFA): RHTP – Presidential Fitness Test Implementation (BP1: 12/29/25-10/30/26)](https://www.ruralcarejourney.com/api/documents/8fa44557-fba7-47d2-8fc3-752972314a50/file) — official: https://www.nvha.nv.gov/siteassets/content/community/rhtp/rht_nofos/may-2026/presidential-fitness/nv-rht-presidential-fitness-rfa-april-26.pdf

More Nevada RHTP activity: https://www.ruralcarejourney.com/states/nv (markdown: https://www.ruralcarejourney.com/states/nv.md)

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Source: Rural Care Journey (RCJ), https://www.ruralcarejourney.com/opportunities/nevada-rural-health-outcome-accelerator-program-rhoap--95efee7edf — data as of 2026-05-21.
Cite the RCJ page for the summary and the linked official source for authoritative terms, deadlines, and amounts.