# Nevada Rural Veterans Health Transformation The Rural Veteran Health Transformation Request for Applications provides $2,384,094 in federal funds to the Nevada Department of Veterans Services (NDVS) to improve health outcomes for Veterans living in rural Nevada. Supported projects must strengthen rural health systems and address gaps in access to primary care, behavioral health, and coordination with the VA by advancing population health, modernizing health infrastructure, expanding workforce, and implementing health IT solutions. This RFA is issued under the CMS Rural Health Transformation Program, as authorized by H.R. 1 (2025). ## Key facts - Status: Closed - Type: RFA - Issued by: Nevada Health Authority (NVHA) (Nevada) - Posted: 2026-03-01 - Application due: 2026-04-30 - Funding: $2.4M - Eligible applicants: State Veterans Department - How to apply: Email the complete application package—including required templates and supporting documents—to RHTP@nvha.nv.gov as outlined in the RFA; reference and download official templates 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/march-2026/veterans/final-nv-rht-veteran-health-fund-rfa-announcement-.pdf ## Eligibility Eligibility is limited to the Nevada Department of Veterans Services (NDVS) as the primary applicant for this RFA. Other entities are not eligible for this specific RFA cycle. Proposals must focus on rural Nevada Veterans as defined by HRSA/FORHP rural criteria. ## Requirements - Complete Nevada Rural Veteran Health Fund Cover Sheet (Attachment A) - Complete Nevada Rural Veteran Health Project Narrative and Scope of Work (Attachment B) - Complete Budget Narrative (Attachment C) - Submit signed Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) and/or strong letters of commitment from rural health providers if applicant is a non-rural entity (NDVS considered a non-rural entity) - Demonstrate collaboration and communication with local rural/frontier communities - Provide itemized budget for any subrecipients or contractors (with details as described in budget guidance) - Meet reporting and fiscal requirements as described - Adhere to CMS/HRSA definitions of rural areas - Projects must be completed and funds fully spent by August 30, 2027 Complete NV Rural Health System Cover Sheet (Attachment A) Submit Project Narrative and Scope of Work (Attachment B) Provide Budget Narrative (Attachment C) Applications must demonstrate measurable improvement in rural correctional healthcare Projects must comply with HRSA/FORHP federal rural definition and be located in or serve qualifying rural areas Letters of Commitment/MOUs demonstrating rural collaborations (required for NDOC as a non-rural entity) Adhere to federal and state grant compliance and program reporting requirements Applicants must demonstrate project alignment with Nevada’s Rural Health Transformation Plan. Complete RHT Tribal Health Application Form (Attachment A). Provide Budget Plan and Budget Narrative (Attachme… ## Required attachments - Nevada Rural Health System Cover Sheet (Attachment A) - Project Narrative and Scope of Work (Attachment B) - Budget Narrative (Attachment C) - Letters of Commitment or MOU (if applicable) ## Application package and source documents - [NV - 2026 - Nevada Rural Veteran Health Transformation (RHTP Subgrant)](https://www.ruralcarejourney.com/api/documents/6e072699-9f0e-438b-8957-3ac96855e49a/file) (primary) — official: https://www.nvha.nv.gov/siteassets/content/community/rhtp/rht_nofos/march-2026/veterans/final-nv-rht-veteran-health-fund-rfa-announcement-.pdf - [NV - 2025 - Nevada RHTP / Rural Tribal Health Transformation](https://www.ruralcarejourney.com/api/documents/82965713-04f4-4661-abc8-28d6f33953f5/file) — official: https://www.nvha.nv.gov/siteassets/content/community/rhtp/rht_nofos/march-2026/tribal/final-nv-rhtp-tribal-health-request-for-applications-announcement.pdf - [NV - 2026 - Nevada RHTP (93ff3d)](https://www.ruralcarejourney.com/api/documents/2f0dbcac-6d32-49c2-bb42-24b23a3546a0/file) — official: https://adahelp.nv.gov/?host=www.nvha.nv.gov&page=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.nvha.nv.gov%2FRHTP%2Frht-nofos%2F&doc=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.nvha.nv.gov%2Fsiteassets%2Fcontent%2Fcommunity%2Frhtp%2Frht_nofos%2Fmarch-2026%2Fveterans%2Ffinal-attachment-b-rht-request-for-applications-scope-of-work-template-2.docx - [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 - RHT Grant Program (Attachment A: Cover Page)](https://www.ruralcarejourney.com/api/documents/2a3f1c22-f3b4-49ea-b259-1bb671c7dc4f/file) — official: https://www.nvha.nv.gov/siteassets/content/community/rhtp/rht_nofos/march-2026/final-attachment-a-rht-request-for-applications_cover-sheet.pdf - [NV - 2026 - Nevada RHTP (Attachment B: Scope of Work Template)](https://www.ruralcarejourney.com/api/documents/2d15d47c-45e6-4f6b-870e-0fa9b8e8ffb5/file) — official: https://www.nvha.nv.gov/siteassets/content/community/rhtp/rht_nofos/march-2026/veterans/final-attachment-b-rht-request-for-applications-scope-of-work-template-2.docx - [NV - 2026 - Nevada Rural Health System Flex Fund (Attachment B: Scope of Work Example)](https://www.ruralcarejourney.com/api/documents/0e9ab181-6ac7-4054-8089-f47534459019/file) — official: https://www.nvha.nv.gov/siteassets/content/community/rhtp/rht_nofos/march-2026/attachment-b_rht-request-for-applications-flex-funds---2026_scope-of-work-example.docx - [NV - 2026 - Nevada RHTP Implementation Project (Attachment C: Budget Narrative 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 More Nevada RHTP activity: https://www.ruralcarejourney.com/states/nv (markdown: https://www.ruralcarejourney.com/states/nv.md) --- Source: Rural Care Journey (RCJ), https://www.ruralcarejourney.com/opportunities/nevada-rural-veterans-health-transformation--025a96001f — data as of 2026-06-21. Cite the RCJ page for the summary and the linked official source for authoritative terms, deadlines, and amounts.