# Nevada Rural Health Transformation Outcomes Accelerator Program

Funds evidence-based, innovative initiatives to improve rural health outcomes in Nevada, focusing on chronic disease, primary care, behavioral health, and maternal and infant health. Emphasizes digital/hybrid care, population health infrastructure, workforce incentives, technology modernization, and sustainability. Subawards support Nevada's rural hospitals, clinics, non-profits, CAHs, healthcare providers, and eligible technology partners working with rural providers. Funding is provided through the CMS One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBBA, P.L. 119-21, Sec. 71401).

## Key facts

- Status: Closed
- Type: RFA
- Issued by: Nevada Health Authority (NVHA) (Nevada)
- Posted: 2026-05-08
- Questions due: 2026-05-28
- Application due: 2026-06-26
- Funding: $50,000 – $27.0M
- Eligible applicants: Rural Hospital, Rural Clinic, Non-profit, CAH, Healthcare Provider, Technology Company (with executed LOA/MOU/contract with eligible rural lead applicant)
- How to apply: Submit application by email to RHTP@nvha.nv.gov. See instructions at: https://www.nvha.nv.gov/RHTP/rht-nofos/
- Funding source: Rural Health Transformation Program (CMS)
- Official source: https://www.nvha.nv.gov/siteassets/content/community/rhtp/rht_nofos/may-2026/rhoap-rfa-final-announcement_5.8.2026.pdf

## Eligibility

Nevada-licensed rural providers and organizations including rural hospitals, clinics, CAHs, non-profits, and health care providers. Entities must be eligible as subrecipients under NVHA grant rules, registered with the state, and hold appropriate Nevada licensure. See the Program RFA for details.

## Requirements

Submit the application through the NVHA RHT grants portal. Applicants must hold an NV Business License and be registered as state vendors. Participation in mandatory reporting and reimbursement procedures is required. Project narrative must specify expected measurable outcomes and timeline. Budget proposal should adhere to RHOAP guidelines and CMS requirements. Attach all required documentation.

## Required attachments

- NV Business License
- State Vendor Registration Certificate
- Project Narrative (Attachment D)
- Budget Template (Attachment C) and Budget Narrative (Attachment B)
- Letters of Support or MOUs/LOAs (if applicable)

## Application package and source documents

- [NV - 2026 - Nevada RHTP (rht-stakeholder-meetings-02.26)](https://www.ruralcarejourney.com/api/documents/eb5d8eaf-dcb2-4199-b42a-ee4e0662e525/file) — official: https://www.nvha.nv.gov/siteassets/content/community/rhtp/rht-stakeholder-meetings-02.26.pdf
- [NV - 2026 - Request For Applications: RHTP, Nevada Rural Health Outcomes Accelerator Program (RHOAP), Budget Period 1 (BP1 = 12/29/25 – 10/30/26) (RFA Announcement)](https://www.ruralcarejourney.com/api/documents/db4a0c17-52e4-4838-84be-5ef04b34d82e/file) (primary) — official: https://www.nvha.nv.gov/siteassets/content/community/rhtp/rht_nofos/may-2026/rhoap-rfa-final-announcement_5.8.2026.pdf
- [NV - 2026 - Nevada RHT Funding Application (final-rht-request-for-applications_appendix-a-cover-sheet_5.8.26) (Attachment B: Budget Narrative Template)](https://www.ruralcarejourney.com/api/documents/cc7f028c-9d14-406e-bcaf-d2dfccb6df9b/file) — official: https://www.nvha.nv.gov/siteassets/content/community/rhtp/rht_nofos/may-2026/final-rht-request-for-applications_appendix-a-cover-sheet_5.8.26.pdf
- [NV - 2026 - Nevada RHTP Implementation Project (Attachment C: Budget Plan Template)](https://www.ruralcarejourney.com/api/documents/d1cafbe6-3e6c-45dc-b9b0-34302d6cf68c/file) — official: https://www.nvha.nv.gov/siteassets/content/community/rhtp/rht_nofos/april-2026/final-attachment-c-rht-budget_plan_template_4.22.2026.xlsx
- [NV - 2025 - Attachment D: Project Narrative Guidance and Attachment E: Work Plan Template (Attachment D: Project Narrative & Work Plan Template)](https://www.ruralcarejourney.com/api/documents/7dc566a5-265a-41a2-a0fc-f69c54edd4b4/file) — official: https://www.nvha.nv.gov/siteassets/content/community/rhtp/rht_nofos/may-2026/rhoap-attachment-d-project-narrative--work-plan-template.docx
- [NV - 2026 - Nvha RHT RFA Qa 5.8.2026 (002).Pdf (RHT RFA Q&A (May 8, 2026))](https://www.ruralcarejourney.com/api/documents/cd756ccf-882d-4dda-9984-5a32a5620151/file) — official: https://www.nvha.nv.gov/siteassets/content/community/rhtp/rht_nofos/may-2026/nvha-rht-rfa-qa-5.8.2026-002.pdf
- [NV - 2026 - Nevada RHT Requests for Applications (RFAs) Q&A FY26 BP1 (RHTP Q&A (May 13, 2026))](https://www.ruralcarejourney.com/api/documents/4b3d5fb0-4774-4343-9d22-a063a910687f/file) — official: https://www.nvha.nv.gov/siteassets/content/community/rhtp/rht_nofos/may-2026/rhtp-qa-5.13.2026.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-transformation-outcomes-accelerator-program--91cbab669c — data as of 2026-07-01.
Cite the RCJ page for the summary and the linked official source for authoritative terms, deadlines, and amounts.