# Provider Productivity: Technology that Makes Time for Care (RFA-RHTP-2026-02)

This RFA supports rural Virginia health care organizations in adopting or expanding digital productivity tools—including decision support, documentation, and workflow automation (including AI solutions)—to return provider time to care, reduce burnout, and strengthen operational sustainability. Successful applicants will implement or expand proven technologies that reduce administrative burden, document measurable improvements in provider time savings, and support workforce retention. Funded projects must track and report metrics including adoption rates, time savings, impact on revenue/billable services, and reduction in clinician burnout. VHCF will provide technical assistance and expects awardees to participate in program evaluation and reporting. Projects must serve FORHP-designated rural Virginia communities, with partnerships documented by formal letters/MOUs where applicable.

## Key facts

- Status: Closed
- Type: RFA
- Issued by: Virginia Health Care Foundation (VHCF) / Virginia Department of Medical Assistance Services (DMAS) / Virginia RHTP (Virginia)
- Posted: 2026-08-14
- Application due: 2026-09-14
- Funding: $7.0M – $9.0M
- Eligible applicants: Nonprofit organizations, Governmental entities, Tribal entities, Hospitals/health systems, Independent practices, Rural health clinics, Federally qualified health centers, Charitable/free/hybrid clinics, Educational institutions, Provider associations/convening entities (with formal MOUs/letters)
- How to apply: Applications must be submitted via the Application Submission Form at https://www.vhcf.org/rural-health/. See RFA section IV for detailed submission and formatting instructions.
- Funding source: Rural Health Transformation Program (CMS)
- Official source: https://www.vhcf.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/VHCF_Provider-Productivity-RFA.pdf

## Eligibility

Eligible applicants must be legally organized entities in good standing (including nonprofit, governmental, Tribal, hospital/health system, independent practice, free/hybrid or charitable clinic, federally qualified health center, rural health clinic, or educational institution) capable of receiving federal subaward funding. Applicants must hold active SAM.gov registration (no exclusions/debarments/suspensions), and be physically located in or provide direct services to FORHP-designated rural Virginia communities. Associations or convening entities may apply on behalf of provider groups with formal MOUs/letters of support for each participant.

## Requirements

Applications must include: - Completed application cover page (via online portal) - Project narrative addressing organizational overview, project design and need, readiness, digital technology safeguards, work plan, key staff, stakeholder engagement, metrics, sustainability, previous grant experience (Sections A-I; see RFA pp.12–16, Webinar Slide Deck) - Budget & budget narrative (VHCF template) - Resumes for key programmatic staff - Letters of support/MOUs if applicable (required for association or convening entity or any proposal dependent on partners, RFA p.8) - Most recent audited financial statements (or latest Federal Single Audit if applicable) - Confirmation of active SAM.gov registration and debarment certification (screenshot is sufficient) - AI governance policy if applicable All documents must follow these submission and formatting rules: 11-point Arial, 1” margins, double-spaced, page limits per RFA section, no omitted/combined sections. Baseline metric data must be collected and submitted before tool deployment. Funded projects must participate in milestones, monitoring, reporting, and comply with RHTP federal and state regulations (RFA Sections 2.2, 3.3, IV, VI; see Slide Deck and online portal guidance).

## Required attachments

- Application cover page (submitted via online form)
- Project narrative (Sections A-I, per RFA and slide deck)
- Budget and budget narrative (VHCF template)
- Key programmatic staff resumes
- Letters of support/MOUs (if applicable; required for partners/associations/convening entities)
- AI governance policy (if applicable)
- Most recent audited financial statements (or Federal Single Audit)
- Confirmation of active SAM.gov registration and debarment certification (screenshot sufficient)

## Application package and source documents

- [VA - 2026 - Provider Productivity: Technology that Makes Time for Care (RFA-RHTP-2026-02)](https://www.ruralcarejourney.com/api/documents/d3d7bb1a-b2aa-49e2-b5fd-d3498217d525/file) (primary) — official: https://www.vhcf.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/VHCF_Provider-Productivity-RFA.pdf
- [VA - 2026 - RHT in Virginia](https://www.ruralcarejourney.com/api/documents/117fcc6d-8039-4080-b9e4-3085e2eb2905/file) — official: https://vhhafoundation.org/virginia-rural-health-transformation/
- [VA - 2026 - Implementation](https://www.ruralcarejourney.com/api/documents/94f090c3-92e5-47c7-a04d-e572ecdef912/file) — official: https://www.ruralhealthtransformationva.virginia.gov/implementation
- [VA - 2026 - Virginia RHT](https://www.ruralcarejourney.com/api/documents/ddba7de4-4efc-49eb-aeac-4ed4b85232d1/file) — official: https://www.ruralhealthtransformationva.virginia.gov/
- [VA - 2026 - Provider Productivity Sub-initiative Request for Applications (RFA-RHTP-2026-02)](https://www.ruralcarejourney.com/api/documents/09dcd9d6-cb54-4f15-adee-86b34524a2f3/file) — official: https://www.vhcf.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/Provider-Productivity-Pre-Application-Webinar-Slide-Deck_08.20.2026-Repaired.pdf
- [VA - 2026 - RHT in Virginia (virginia-rural-health-transformation)](https://www.ruralcarejourney.com/api/documents/7f70ac3b-5d4b-4cc5-91c0-04ae2937b10b/file) — official: https://vhhafoundation.org/virginia-rural-health-transformation
- [VA - 2027 - Frequently Asked Questions Provider Interoperability & Provider Productivity Request for Applications (Provider-Interoperability-Provider-Productivity-FAQ-Responses_09.02.2026) (FAQ Responses (09.02.2026) — reissued, covers both sub-initiatives)](https://www.ruralcarejourney.com/api/documents/363144b1-1758-489f-9566-a3aa13fb551f/file) — official: https://www.vhcf.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/Provider-Interoperability-Provider-Productivity-FAQ-Responses_09.02.2026.pdf
- [VA - 2026 - Ways to Apply](https://www.ruralcarejourney.com/api/documents/868df03f-3c94-4d08-b7b8-36cd87d5656d/file) — official: https://www.ruralhealthtransformationva.virginia.gov/ways-to-apply

More Virginia RHTP activity: https://www.ruralcarejourney.com/states/va (markdown: https://www.ruralcarejourney.com/states/va.md)

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Source: Rural Care Journey (RCJ), https://www.ruralcarejourney.com/opportunities/provider-productivity-technology-that-makes-time-for-care-rfa-rhtp-2026-02--9760d0e4b7 — data as of 2026-09-15.
Cite the RCJ page for the summary and the linked official source for authoritative terms, deadlines, and amounts.