# PATH 1.4: Community Care Hub

Utah's Rural Health Transformation Program (RHTP) is soliciting applications to design, select, and deploy a data-driven, scalable model for the state's first Community Care Hub (CCH) — an operational backbone connecting local organizations and individuals to address health and social needs in rural communities, aligned with federal RHTP PATH initiative benchmarks. Up to $2,000,000 is available in Year 1, with one anticipated award; total program funding may reach up to $18,000,000 over 5 years, contingent on future CMS/HHS RHTP awards.

## Key facts

- Status: Closed
- Type: GRANT
- Issued by: Utah Department of Health and Human Services (Utah)
- Posted: 2026-07-27
- Application due: 2026-08-17
- Funding: $2.0M
- Eligible applicants: Nonprofit Organizations, Public Entities, Tribal Entities
- How to apply: Email submission as a single PDF to ruralhealth@utah.gov with subject 'PATH 1.4 Application – [Organization Name]'. See Section IV.B in the RFGA.
- Funding source: Rural Health Transformation Program (CMS)
- Official source: https://dhhs.utah.gov/wp-content/uploads/UTAH-RHTP-PATH-1.4-Community-Care-Hub-RFGA.pdf

## Eligibility

A legal entity with proven experience organizing and supporting a network of community-based organizations (CBOs) addressing health-related social needs. Must have the infrastructure to handle administrative functions on behalf of small CBOs, independent clinics, and health service providers, and demonstrate the ability to deploy and manage a regional approach tailored to rural Utah.

## Requirements

Applicants must submit: a cover letter, completed application form, project narrative, detailed budget and justification, organizational capability statement, key personnel resumes, and letters of support from partner organizations. Applicants must demonstrate the ability to launch a Community Care Hub in 2026 and operate statewide. The selected applicant must participate in CMS technical assistance, comply with data reporting requirements, and coordinate with other RHTP participants.

## Required attachments

- Cover Letter
- Completed Application Form
- Project Narrative
- Budget and Justification
- Organizational Capability Statement
- Key Personnel Resumes
- Letters of Support

## Application package and source documents

- [UT - 2026 - PATH 1.4: Community Care Hub – Request for Grant Application (RFGA) (Request for Grant Applications (RFGA))](https://www.ruralcarejourney.com/api/documents/26f967c1-ae09-4b66-88d6-5524e3b62e2f/file) (primary) — official: https://dhhs.utah.gov/wp-content/uploads/UTAH-RHTP-PATH-1.4-Community-Care-Hub-RFGA.pdf
- [UT - 2026 - RHTP Awardee Announcement](https://www.ruralcarejourney.com/api/documents/a85c15d7-f4cd-48df-9056-a2d4ea9f63f6/file) — official: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1IDrbHOZTIIzUEtvlQXfC7RHPO0dhJktxW0Lkm52mt1M/export?format=docx

More Utah RHTP activity: https://www.ruralcarejourney.com/states/ut (markdown: https://www.ruralcarejourney.com/states/ut.md)

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Source: Rural Care Journey (RCJ), https://www.ruralcarejourney.com/opportunities/path-1-4-community-care-hub--e486b5f969 — data as of 2026-08-18.
Cite the RCJ page for the summary and the linked official source for authoritative terms, deadlines, and amounts.