# RHTP 2026: Advancing Technology, Prevention, and Workforce Capacity in Rural New Jersey

The RHTP 2026, issued by the New Jersey Office of Primary Care and Rural Health, supports projects that expand preventive services, deploy technology and telehealth, strengthen workforce capacity, and incentivize recruitment and retention in rural New Jersey healthcare settings. A total of $27.5 million is available across four main activity areas, aiming to improve health outcomes in rural census tracts with an emphasis on the uninsured and underinsured. No cost sharing or match is required. Applications are due by January 20, 2026, and must be submitted through the NJDOH SAGE Grants management portal.

## Key facts

- Status: Closed
- Type: RFA
- Issued by: Office of Primary Care and Rural Health, Division of Health Promotion, New Jersey Department of Health (New Jersey)
- Application due: 2026-01-20
- Funding: $200,000 – $1.0M
- Eligible applicants: State Agency, Nonprofit, Local Government, Public Health Agency, Academic/Research Institution, Federally Qualified Health Center, Hospital
- How to apply: Online submission via the SAGE Grants Management portal: https://dohsage.intelligrants.com/
- Funding source: Rural Health Transformation Program (CMS)
- Official source: https://healthapps.nj.gov/noticeofgrant/documents/DOHP26RHT_rfa.pdf

## Eligibility

Eligible applicants include providers and organizations serving residents in federally designated rural census tracts in New Jersey as well as those qualifying under state or alternative rural definitions. Entities must demonstrate the capacity to serve uninsured and underinsured rural populations. Eligible applicant types include, but are not limited to, local health agencies, federally qualified health centers, hospitals, non-profit organizations, academic institutions, and State agencies. Projects must take place within the geographic boundaries specified by the program.

## Requirements

Applicants must submit a complete online application via the SAGE platform, including: narrative project proposal, budget and justification, documentation of service area rurality, organizational capacity statement, signed assurances and certifications, and any specific requirements for the selected activity area (e.g., MOU with partners, workforce training plans). No cost sharing or matching funds are required.

## Application package and source documents

- [NJ - 2026 - RHTP 2026: Advancing Technology, Prevention, and Workforce Capacity in Rural New Jersey](https://www.ruralcarejourney.com/api/documents/5eb7a095-4d20-48f4-a5e3-405b79cbe153/file) (primary) — official: https://healthapps.nj.gov/noticeofgrant/documents/DOHP26RHT_rfa.pdf
- [NJ - 2025 - RHTP 2026: Advancing Technology, Prevention, and Workforce Capacity in Rural New Jersey Request for Applications (RFA)](https://www.ruralcarejourney.com/api/documents/45842281-928c-413d-b382-1faea2efa616/file) — official: https://nj.gov/rural-health-transformation/documents/njrht-2026-rfa-advancing-technology-prevention-workforce-capacity.pdf
- [NJ - 2026 - RHTP Funding Allocations – July 31, 2026 (NJ statewide funding allocations report — Advancing Technology/Workforce section)](https://www.ruralcarejourney.com/api/documents/20cf2ebd-6128-458f-b3dc-84317316fe77/file) — official: https://nj.gov/rural-health-transformation/documents/njrht-funding-allocations-2026.pdf

More New Jersey RHTP activity: https://www.ruralcarejourney.com/states/nj (markdown: https://www.ruralcarejourney.com/states/nj.md)

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Source: Rural Care Journey (RCJ), https://www.ruralcarejourney.com/opportunities/rhtp-2026-advancing-technology-prevention-and-workforce-capacity-in-rural-new-je--c5e5266fa4 — data as of 2026-09-09.
Cite the RCJ page for the summary and the linked official source for authoritative terms, deadlines, and amounts.