# RHTP – Healthier Ohio Initiatives: Preventing and Addressing Chronic Disease (Track One)

The Ohio Department of Health is soliciting proposals for the Rural Health Transformation Program’s Healthier Ohio Initiatives: Preventing and Addressing Chronic Disease (Track One) (DOH59808). This program supports evidence-based projects spanning up to 73 non-urban Ohio counties, with a focus on chronic disease prevention and management, particularly targeting diabetes and hypertension. Funded activities must advance innovative clinical, workforce, and technology strategies—such as Lifestyle Medicine training focusing on optimal nutrition, physical activity, sleep, stress management, social connectedness, and substance avoidance; establishment of coordinated, multidisciplinary care teams; use of FDA-approved remote patient monitoring and interoperable digital health tools; and strengthened outreach through community health workers and educators. Subrecipients must implement robust patient cohort tracking for diabetes and hypertension indicators and provide regular performance reporting. The total project funding is up to $14.6 million, with a maximum of $200,000 per clinic. The opportunity is designed to build sustainable capacity and holistic, innovative care infrastructure for rural communities—prioritizing both individual clinic and multi-clinic networks to reduce health disparities and improve population health outcomes.

## Key facts

- Status: Closed
- Type: RFP
- Issued by: Ohio Department of Health (Ohio)
- Posted: 2026-04-13
- Questions due: 2026-06-09
- Application due: 2026-06-16
- Funding: $14.6M
- Eligible applicants: State-level associations, Regional collaboratives or health systems, Individual hospitals, Health centers and clinics, Non-profit organizations (including faith-based, community-based, and tribal), Institutions of higher education, State, local, and Indian Tribal Governments
- How to apply: Email applications to Procurement@odh.ohio.gov with 'DOH 59808 Proposal_ENTITY NAME' in the subject line. Clearly label and attach each required application component (technical, cost, forms) as specified in the RFP.
- Funding source: Rural Health Transformation Program (CMS)
- Official source: https://odh.ohio.gov/about-us/funding-opportunities/sfy-27/doh59808

## Eligibility

Eligible applicants include state-level associations, regional collaboratives or health systems (with multiple locations), individual hospitals, health centers and clinics, and other organizations with experience in Ohio rural health initiatives. Eligible organizations may include state, local, and Indian Tribal Governments; institutions of higher education; non-profit organizations (including faith-based, community-based, and tribal organizations); and hospitals. Applicants must have at least three years’ experience managing/implementing chronic disease prevention/management initiatives in Ohio non-urban communities. Preference is given to independent rural-based applicants and those located in rural Ohio with relevant affiliation agreements. See RFP Section 2.1.1 for full details.

## Requirements

Submit a complete application package including a Technical Proposal, Cost Proposal, required forms, and all documentation as detailed in RFP DOH59808. Applications must be clearly labeled by component and clinic location(s), and include a justified cost proposal relative to the number of patients to be served. Applications must be emailed to Procurement@odh.ohio.gov using the subject line 'DOH 59808 Proposal_ENTITY NAME'. All submissions are due by 3:00 PM ET on 06/16/2026. Participation in the Bidders Conference on April 21, 2026, via Microsoft Teams is strongly encouraged. Refer to Section IV–VI and Appendix C of the RFP for specifics on content, documentation, required administration caps (no more than 10% administrative costs), evaluation and reporting requirements.

## Required attachments

- Technical Proposal (see RFP DOH59808 and Appendix C for narrative structure)
- Cost Proposal (see RFP DOH59808)
- List and documentation of all clinic locations included in the proposal
- Resumes of key personnel
- Proof of eligibility (organizational experience, structure, capability statement)
- Completed application forms as detailed in RFP DOH59808

## Application package and source documents

- [OH - 2026 - RHTP – Healthier Ohio Initiatives: Preventing and Addressing Chronic Disease (Track One) RFP (Source landing page)](https://www.ruralcarejourney.com/api/documents/e249f46b-8b3e-40f1-afc4-3b19482045dc/file) — official: https://odh.ohio.gov/about-us/funding-opportunities/sfy-27/doh59808
- [OH - 2026 - Doh59808 Subrecipient Request For Proposal (RFP) Healthier Ohio Initiatives (Preventing and addressing chronic disease) Track 1](https://www.ruralcarejourney.com/api/documents/40ad6e9b-2acc-48a6-ba32-8da3bcf18f40/file) (primary) — official: https://odh.ohio.gov/wps/wcm/connect/gov/f5d00124-47fe-4c21-8ffe-af16d2c5316a/DOH59808-RHTP-5.11.26+SFY27-+Healthier+Ohio+Initiatives-Preventing+and+Addressing+Chronic+Disease+Track+1-+SUBREC+RFP.pdf?MOD=AJPERES&CONVERT_TO=url&CACHEID=ROOTWORKSPACE.Z18_JQGCH4S04P41206HNUKVF31000-f5d00124-47fe-4c21-8ffe-af16d2c5316a-pUor5Yp
- [OH - 2026 - DOH59808 Cost Form (Cost Form)](https://www.ruralcarejourney.com/api/documents/3b448de2-337b-4410-a8ef-28f1a67e7f75/file) — official: https://odh.ohio.gov/wps/wcm/connect/gov/49a24702-85f1-4e50-b414-38e0fd99e6e2/DOH59808+Cost+Form.xlsx?MOD=AJPERES&CONVERT_TO=url
- [OH - 2026 - DOH59808- Healthier Ohio Initiatives Bidders Conference Q&A 4/21/26 (Bidders Conference Q&A)](https://www.ruralcarejourney.com/api/documents/f29733fb-8b67-4d2c-b78b-051521007ddc/file) — official: https://odh.ohio.gov/wps/wcm/connect/gov/023f1ec7-2afd-4641-ab34-b408b465c71a/DOH59808-+Bidders+Conference+Q%26A.pdf?MOD=AJPERES&CONVERT_TO=url
- [OH - 2026 - DOH59808 Bidders Conference Q&A (Bidders Conference Slides)](https://www.ruralcarejourney.com/api/documents/342c2844-a1ea-4152-90f1-60d7242905e5/file) — official: https://odh.ohio.gov/wps/wcm/connect/gov/10532906-8860-4b02-849d-c8a4750fd332/DOH59808+RHT+Bidders+Conference+Slides.pdf?MOD=AJPERES&CONVERT_TO=url
- [OH - 2027 - RHTP – Healthier Ohio Initiatives: Preventing and Addressing Chronic Disease (Track One) Work Plan (Appendix D Work Plan Template)](https://www.ruralcarejourney.com/api/documents/ba843d12-1ef7-4486-a0d1-739f43e8614a/file) — official: https://odh.ohio.gov/wps/wcm/connect/gov/ed4b4591-89ae-47a7-8426-0822a4ed0100/DOH59808-+Appendix+D-+Work+Plan_Template.docx?MOD=AJPERES&CONVERT_TO=url
- [OH - 2026 - RHTP Solicitation Invitations](https://www.ruralcarejourney.com/api/documents/46fcb878-6559-4289-a31f-6de1133751a8/file) — official: https://odh.ohio.gov/know-our-programs/rural-health-transformation-program/solicitation-invitations/solicitation-invitations
- [OH - 2026 - Healthier Ohio Community-Level Chronic Disease Prevention and Management](https://www.ruralcarejourney.com/api/documents/90999add-3c62-4fea-920f-aa0e7a4c8d90/file)
- [OH - 2026 - Healthier Ohio Community-Level Chronic Disease Prevention and Management](https://www.ruralcarejourney.com/api/documents/b4ec6a3b-992a-4f0a-94be-0fffbd40c0bf/file)

More Ohio RHTP activity: https://www.ruralcarejourney.com/states/oh (markdown: https://www.ruralcarejourney.com/states/oh.md)

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Source: Rural Care Journey (RCJ), https://www.ruralcarejourney.com/opportunities/rhtp-healthier-ohio-initiatives-preventing-and-addressing-chronic-disease-track--7087963fa2 — data as of 2026-10-25.
Cite the RCJ page for the summary and the linked official source for authoritative terms, deadlines, and amounts.