RHTP Rural Satellite Clinics (Initiative 1)

Summary

Provides startup funding for new or expanded rural and satellite clinics delivering behavioral, dental, or medical care. Supports creation or expansion of rural clinic locations, including eligible urban organizations opening rural service sites, strengthening access to comprehensive health care in underserved Florida rural communities. Refer to RFA 036-25/26 and Addenda for full eligibility, Super Region/county lists, and program priorities.

Eligibility

Eligible applicants include for-profit and not-for-profit Florida health care providers, community organizations, and other qualified entities located in or actively serving patients in eligible rural Super Region counties. Safety net, charitable, and free clinics are eligible. Applicants must document organizational capacity and eligibility, comply with all RFA requirements, and be prepared to serve rural-designated areas as listed. See RFA and Addenda.

Requirements Checklist

• Serve eligible rural Super Region counties as defined in RFA 036-25/26 Addendum 2.
• Submit complete Sections A–M response forms and all required attachments (see RFA).
• Document capacity, sustainability, and include eligibility and organizational documents per Section C.
• Budget must comply with RFA caps: mobile unit lease maximum $12,000/month, maximum 36 month lease, no major construction, renovation max 20% of total budget, no land leases, no direct clinician salary for patient care.
• Provide a post-grant mobile unit transition plan if requesting a mobile unit.
• Comply with all application guidance, blackout communications per s.287.057(25) F.S., and program rules.

Required attachments

• Sections A–M Response Forms (Attachment II)
• Eligibility and organizational documentation per Section C of RFA
• Sustainability plan (Section H; must include post-grant mobile unit transition if applicable)
• Detailed budget (subject to $12,000/month/unit mobile lease and 36-month lease cap; max 20% renovation costs; no land lease/major construction)
• Signed RHTP Standard Terms and Administrative Requirements (Attachment I)

Submission Instructions

Submit full application package via email to RHTPApplications@ahca.myflorida.com by the deadline. Forms and updates available at https://vendor.myfloridamarketplace.com/search/bids/detail/15725 See RFA and all Addenda for complete instructions.

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