# RHL Public Transportation

The West Virginia Rural Health Transformation Program (RHTP), administered by the West Virginia Department of Health, is soliciting competitive applications for the Rural Health Link (RHL): Public Transportation Collaboratives initiative. Up to $1.5 million will be awarded in Year 1 to eligible entities to establish and operationalize regionally-governed, multi-county public transportation collaboratives that coordinate non-emergency medical transportation (NEMT) across jurisdictions. Collaboratives must implement shared dispatch and scheduling infrastructure, formal governance structures, and partnership agreements, integrating operations with the State's data and mobility technology platform. Activities must focus on reducing fragmentation and duplication in current transportation systems while measurably improving access, reliability, and care outcomes for rural and underserved populations. Eligible applicants must demonstrate proven capacity for multi-county coordination, operational readiness for rapid launch, cross-sector collaboration, and a robust plan for data reporting and sustainability. Fund distribution is milestone-based, tied to State-approved deliverables and measurable outcomes in areas such as reduced avoidable emergency department utilization, improved treatment adherence, and increased workforce participation. All activities must align with the RHTP’s model for durable, statewide rural health infrastructure and are subject to CMS/HHS and State requirements. This funding may not be used as cost share or match in other federal or state programs without prior written State approval, nor may it duplicate existing value-based initiatives or programs.

## Key facts

- Status: Closed
- Type: GRANT
- Issued by: West Virginia Department of Health – Rural Health Transformation Program (West Virginia)
- Posted: 2026-08-12
- Application due: 2026-08-26
- Funding: $1.5M
- Eligible applicants: Regional transportation providers, Public transit authorities, Healthcare system-affiliated transportation entities, Non-profit organizations with NEMT or multi-county transportation experience, Other entities with demonstrated experience coordinating or delivering transportation services across multiple jurisdictions
- How to apply: Applications and all required documentation must be submitted via the WV Oasis Vendor Self Service (VSS) portal by the deadline, following portal instructions for required forms and templates. Refer to Guidance and FAQs linked in official solicitation for detailed submission protocol.
- Funding source: Rural Health Transformation Program (CMS)
- Official source: https://prd311.wvoasis.gov/PRDVSS1X1ERP/Advantage4#solicitation=GFO-0506-2700000000066-1

## Eligibility

Eligible applicants include regional transportation providers, public transit authorities, healthcare system-affiliated transportation entities, non-profit organizations, and other entities with demonstrated experience overseeing or delivering transportation services across multiple jurisdictions. Applicants must demonstrate operational capacity for multi-county transportation coordination, including dispatch operations, vendor management, and data reporting. Formal partnership, governance structures, and a readiness plan for integration with the State’s data and mobility technology platform are required. Applicants must be prepared to execute or actively develop cross-county governance agreements and show evidence of readiness to manage milestones, reporting, and compliance per State and CMS requirements.

## Requirements

Applicants must provide: (1) a detailed line-item budget following RHTP budget instructions and a corresponding budget narrative; (2) executed or draft partnership/governance agreements or memoranda of understanding; (3) a multi-county collaborative framework identifying the lead entity and shared governance/decision-making protocols; (4) plans for integration or interoperability with the State's data/mobility technology platform; (5) a measurement plan for all required outcomes; and (6) a Year 1 sustainability and expansion plan. All required application materials must be uploaded to the WV Oasis Vendor Self Service portal by the application deadline. Funding is released by documented milestone achievement, as defined in the solicitation, and all deliverables must comply with both State and CMS program requirements.

## Required attachments

- Detailed line-item budget worksheet (using RHTP DLIB template)
- Budget narrative
- Executed or draft partnership/governance agreements (MOUs, etc.)
- Operational readiness and sustainability plan
- Data/reporting and technology integration plan

## Application package and source documents

- [WV - 2026 - West Virginia Department of Health RHTP Grantee Contact Information (Attachment: RHTP Grantee Contact Information Form.pdf)](https://www.ruralcarejourney.com/api/documents/8d134acb-125e-46b0-9c4f-7280fd5d3994/file) — official: https://prd311.wvoasis.gov/PRDVSS1X1ERP/Advantage4#solicitation=GFO-0506-2600000000223-1&attachment=RHTP%20Grantee%20Contact%20Information%20Form.pdf
- [WV - 2026 - Announcement of Funding Availability (AFA) RHT-AFA-05-08-2026-SCC: SmartCare Catalyst Provider Productivity Support Fund (Attachment: RHTP DLIB Budget Instructions (1).pdf)](https://www.ruralcarejourney.com/api/documents/39dd65ba-9689-4ae7-a390-fa7253b20f66/file) — official: https://prd311.wvoasis.gov/PRDVSS1X1ERP/Advantage4#solicitation=GFO-0506-2600000000243-1&attachment=FINAL%20SCC%20AFA%20-%20Provider%20Productivity%20Support%20Fund.pdf
- [WV - 2025 - West Virginia RHTP Detailed Line Item Budget Worksheet (Revised: Aug 2025) (Attachment: RHTP Detailed Line Item Budget (1).xlsx)](https://www.ruralcarejourney.com/api/documents/e79f74b0-56ae-47aa-9ab5-e83bb02aa4b9/file) — official: https://prd311.wvoasis.gov/PRDVSS1X1ERP/Advantage4#solicitation=GFO-0506-2600000000223-1&attachment=RHTP%20Detailed%20Line%20Item%20Budget.xlsx
- [WV - 2026 - West Virginia Landing Page (updated: June 23, 2026) (Attachment: CountyLevelServiceForm (1).xlsx)](https://www.ruralcarejourney.com/api/documents/277e3de5-7d5f-408c-8b1d-07de1de792d9/file) — official: https://prd311.wvoasis.gov/PRDVSS1X1ERP/Advantage4#solicitation=GFO-0506-2600000000290-1&attachment=CountyLevelServiceForm.xlsx
- [WV - 2026 - Announcement of Funding Availability (AFA) RHT-AFA-08-12-2026-RHL Application Guidance and Instructions (Attachment: RHL AFA - Public Transportation Collaboratives_8.12.26.pdf)](https://www.ruralcarejourney.com/api/documents/15246d6c-9e75-4fb3-b810-9cf322c65d42/file) — official: https://prd311.wvoasis.gov/PRDVSS1X1ERP/Advantage4#solicitation=GFO-0506-2700000000066-1&attachment=RHL%20AFA%20-%20Public%20Transportation%20Collaboratives_8.12.26.pdf
- [WV - 2026 - Public Transportation (Attachment: Final_GFO_0506_2700000000066_1_WV_ARFP_FORM.PDF)](https://www.ruralcarejourney.com/api/documents/3b6b1fcc-bc61-40d8-97c4-dc4a086806b9/file) — official: https://prd311.wvoasis.gov/PRDVSS1X1ERP/Advantage4#solicitation=GFO-0506-2700000000066-1&attachment=Final_GFO_0506_2700000000066_1_WV_ARFP_FORM.PDF
- [WV - 2026 - Two New Solicitations Released for RHL Initiative: EMS Collaboratives and Public Transportation Collaboratives](https://www.ruralcarejourney.com/api/documents/c0e7cb96-6081-49fb-a110-123cf9930d1b/file)
- [WV - 2026 - State of West Virginia Grant Funding Opportunity RHT-AFA-04-28-2026-MSC1 Reopening (Final_GFO_0506_2600000000220_4_WV_ARFP_FORM)](https://www.ruralcarejourney.com/api/documents/af7f8c80-c5aa-418b-85b8-0151bead25ec/file) (primary) — official: https://prd311.wvoasis.gov/PRDVSS1X1ERP/Advantage4#solicitation=GFO-0506-2600000000220-5&attachment=Final_GFO_0506_2600000000220_4_WV_ARFP_FORM.PDF

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

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Source: Rural Care Journey (RCJ), https://www.ruralcarejourney.com/opportunities/rhl-public-transportation--8ee939179d — data as of 2026-09-02.
Cite the RCJ page for the summary and the linked official source for authoritative terms, deadlines, and amounts.