# Provider Apprenticeship and Training RFA

Funds provider apprenticeship and structured training pipeline initiatives to expand healthcare workforce serving rural Nevada. Supports project costs including faculty, stipends, housing, equipment, and instructional materials. Priority goes to applicants with rural partnerships and evidence of documented provider gaps. Funds for rural training pipelines, high school-to-career pathways, and initiatives to increase retention, reduce burnout, and build local allied health and non-physician provider workforce in rural areas. Projects may include local training partnerships, apprenticeships, and career ladder development. Funds provider training and rural health care apprenticeship programs.

## Key facts

- Status: Closed
- Type: RFA
- Issued by: Nevada Health Authority (NVHA) (Nevada)
- Posted: 2026-03-31
- Application due: 2026-05-15
- Funding: $100,000 – $1.5M
- Eligible applicants: Non-profit, Governmental, For-profit Health Care Organization, University, Community College, Rural Hospital, FQHC, Tribal Health Clinic, Clinic, Health Care Provider, Training Organization
- How to apply: Electronically via pre-populated RFA email links Expected through NVHA RFA online portal (opening April 2026) NVHA application portal
- Funding source: Rural Health Transformation Program (CMS)
- Official source: https://www.nvha.nv.gov/siteassets/content/community/rhtp/rht-workshops/wrrap-rfas-applicant-webinar_2026.04.10.pdf

## Eligibility

Non-profit, governmental, and for-profit health care organizations, including universities, community colleges, hospitals, and organizations operating health care apprenticeship/training programs. Preference for partnerships with rural hospitals, FQHCs, and tribal clinics. Rural hospitals, FQHCs, rural clinics (including Tribal Health Clinics), and other health care providers in rural communities. Registered vendors with the State of Nevada. Eligible entities focused on training and apprenticeships.

## Requirements

Submit required coversheet Budget narrative explaining requested costs Overall budget plan Project narrative with needs assessment, work plan, impact analysis, evaluation, sustainability plan At least three SMART goals with two objectives each in work plan Letters of commitment for non-rural/out-of-state applicants Compliance with State of Nevada vendor registration No indirect or construction costs; administrative expenses capped at 10%; no pre-award costs Applicants must be registered Nevada vendors. Must demonstrate impact on provider training and retention in rural areas. 5-year rural service commitment for all program recipients. Vendor registration with State of Nevada. Submission through RFA process.

## Required attachments

- Coversheet
- Budget Narrative
- Budget Plan
- Project Narrative and Work Plan
- Letters of Commitment (if applicable)

## Application package and source documents

- [NV - 2026 - RHT Program – Workforce Recruitment and Rural Access Program (WRRAP)](https://www.ruralcarejourney.com/api/documents/86e565f2-1de1-4388-bd44-af2fbba71668/file) — official: https://www.nvha.nv.gov/siteassets/content/community/rhtp/rht-workshops/wrrap-rfas-applicant-webinar_2026.04.10.pdf
- [NV - 2026 - Nevada RHT Program (nevada-rht-wrrap-march.2026f)](https://www.ruralcarejourney.com/api/documents/0a0d11b8-d2b6-4135-bed9-678967fd29b6/file) (primary) — official: https://www.nvha.nv.gov/siteassets/content/community/rhtp/nevada-rht-wrrap-march.2026f.pdf
- [NV - 2025 - Nevada RHT Program Overview_March 2026.pdf](https://www.ruralcarejourney.com/api/documents/3831e859-e7fc-4f7c-8386-f54f0873709d/file) — official: https://www.nvha.nv.gov/siteassets/content/community/rhtp/nevada-rht-program-overview_march-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/provider-apprenticeship-and-training-rfa--f6bf63867d — data as of 2026-06-15.
Cite the RCJ page for the summary and the linked official source for authoritative terms, deadlines, and amounts.