# Oregon RHTP: Transformation Funds

Direct, non-competitive funding to Oregon's 35 rural hospitals for stabilization — distinct from the competitive Catalyst Awards pool.

## Key facts

- Status: No deadline (noncompetitive; recipients selected by the state)
- Type: GRANT
- Issued by: Oregon Health Authority (OHA) (Oregon)
- Eligible applicants: Hospital
- How to apply: Funding is provided directly; no competitive application required. Details are coordinated between OHA and eligible hospitals.
- Funding source: Rural Health Transformation Program (CMS)
- Official source: https://www.oregon.gov/oha/HPA/HP/Pages/rhtp-awards.aspx

## Eligibility

Limited to Oregon's 35 rural hospitals, as designated in the RHTP awards structure and explicitly noted as a non-competitive pathway by OHA.

## Requirements

Hospitals must enter into a funding agreement with OHA and comply with all applicable program requirements set forth by the RHTP. Awards contingent on CMS/HHS funding and successful completion of OHA agreements.

## Application package and source documents

- [OR - 2026 - RHTP (RHTP) Awards (OHA RHTP Awards Page)](https://www.ruralcarejourney.com/api/documents/b3ceb84e-a918-4caf-abd8-b884a316a554/file) (primary) — official: https://www.oregon.gov/oha/HPA/HP/Pages/rhtp-awards.aspx
- [OR - 2026 - Early RHTP Success Expands Naloxone Access Across Rural Oregon (Oregon RHTP early implementation and naloxone access update)](https://www.ruralcarejourney.com/api/documents/a6907eef-41e7-4f28-8aba-abf921a612dd/file) — official: https://www.oregon.gov/adpc/SiteAssets/Lists/MeetingEvents/NewForm/09.29.26%20Health%20and%20Safety%20Interventions%20Agenda%20and%208.25.26%20Notes.pdf
- [OR - 2026 - $97M awarded across Oregon to improve rural health (Oregon Transformation Funds award announcement)](https://www.ruralcarejourney.com/api/documents/819ad63f-12cb-4371-8299-83d1c625822f/file) — official: https://www.oregon.gov/oha/ERD/Pages/$97M-awarded-across-Oregon-to-improve-rural-health-07.07.2026.aspx
- [OR - 2026 - Oregon organizations awarded federal funding to improve rural healthcare (Oregon Tribal Initiative award announcement)](https://www.ruralcarejourney.com/api/documents/0b225f00-83de-4ba0-b8d7-d3147abe52a1/file) — official: https://links-2.govdelivery.com/CL0/https:%2F%2Flinks-2.govdelivery.com%2FCL0%2Fhttps:%252F%252Fwww.oregon.gov%252Foha%252FERD%252FPages%252FOregon-organizations-awarded-federal-funding-to-improve-rural-healthcare-04.10.2026.aspx%253Futm_medium=email%2526utm_source=govdelivery%2F1%2F0101019f3d7669ec-9eeb3988-b134-4298-a652-f9e5f44ce70d-000000%2Fijff-U_7MRl0_s50U5iZMIitsET1Evx-rvaLTc2UUp8=452/1/0101019f4188840b-c7386afc-b4f9-40dc-856d-9c252c031ec4-000000/zuvI-ZhhGgQ7SKHJb82jaTGSNU5J1FExpoq-PjNaw8M=452
- [OR - 2026 - RHTP Frequently Asked Questions (2026.10.08_-_RHTP_FAQ_V3) (Program FAQ (V3, October 8, 2026))](https://www.ruralcarejourney.com/api/documents/cf7546fd-7348-4441-8d1d-e67d2ddae44c/file) — official: https://www.oregon.gov/oha/HPA/HP/Documents/2026.10.08%20-%20RHTP%20FAQ%20V3.docx

More Oregon RHTP activity: https://www.ruralcarejourney.com/states/or (markdown: https://www.ruralcarejourney.com/states/or.md)

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Source: Rural Care Journey (RCJ), https://www.ruralcarejourney.com/opportunities/oregon-rhtp-transformation-funds--32bea9370b — data as of 2026-10-23.
Cite the RCJ page for the summary and the linked official source for authoritative terms, deadlines, and amounts.