RHTP: Career Ladder Advancement Initiative

Summary

The West Virginia Rural Health Transformation Program (RHTP) Career Ladder Advancement Initiative provides $900,000 in one-year funding to expand and advance healthcare career pathways, supporting the career progression of 150 rural healthcare workers across West Virginia. Applicants prioritizing counties with high Health Professional Shortage Area (HPSA) scores are favored for funding. The initiative requires detailed grant application, line-item budgeting, and compliance with both real-time and milestone-based programmatic and financial reporting under oversight by the West Virginia Department of Health and the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS). All expenses must be incurred by July 31, 2027, and funded entities are subject to all applicable federal and state requirements outlined in the AFA.

Eligibility

Eligible applicants are described as entities that can support rural healthcare workforce advancement. Refer to the full AFA for specifics. Priority is given to those serving counties designated with high HPSA scores.

Requirements Checklist

• Applicants must submit a full application via the WV OASIS Vendor Self Service (VSS) portal by the stated deadline. Required materials include a completed Detailed Line-Item Budget (DLIB) and narrative, Grantee Contact Information Form, and Certification of Application, as detailed in RHTP guidance. All grantees must comply with State and federal reporting, cost share/match requirements (if applicable according to DLIB instructions), and expenditure rules in the AFA and DLIB documentation.

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