# RISE 2.1: Rural Workforce Expansion Program

Forecasted grant for rural workforce expansion initiatives under Utah's Rural Health Transformation Program (RHTP). Opening date to be determined; program will partner with organizations to implement Year 1 initiatives in rural Utah. The RHTP program is fully funded by CMS/HHS with an award total of $195,743,566.29 for FY2024. Applicants are encouraged to monitor the official funding opportunities table for timelines and operational details.

## Key facts

- Status: Closed
- Type: GRANT
- Issued by: Utah Department of Health and Human Services — Office of Rural Health (Utah)
- Application due: 2026-06-23
- Eligible applicants: Organizations, Local Governments, Healthcare Providers
- How to apply: Application must be submitted through the Utah Department of Health and Human Services application portal, as indicated for other RHTP opportunities.
- Funding source: Rural Health Transformation Program (CMS)
- Official source: https://dhhs.utah.gov/ruralhealth/funding-opportunities

## Eligibility

Eligible applicants will be specified at the time of official opportunity release. The RHTP Rural Workforce Expansion forecast generally indicates eligibility for organizations, local governments, and healthcare providers operating in rural Utah. To receive updates, interested parties should join the RHTP contact list.

## Requirements

Requirements will be detailed in the official opportunity release. Currently, applicants are advised to review the RHTP website and regularly check the funding opportunities page for finalized guidance and required attachments.

## Application package and source documents

- [UT - 2026 - funding opportunities (Source listing page)](https://www.ruralcarejourney.com/api/documents/a437348c-cd37-4c10-837f-bc1bd9f46aa8/file) (primary) — official: https://dhhs.utah.gov/ruralhealth/funding-opportunities

More Utah RHTP activity: https://www.ruralcarejourney.com/states/ut (markdown: https://www.ruralcarejourney.com/states/ut.md)

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Source: Rural Care Journey (RCJ), https://www.ruralcarejourney.com/opportunities/rise-2-1-rural-workforce-expansion-program--d561705dfd — data as of 2026-08-11.
Cite the RCJ page for the summary and the linked official source for authoritative terms, deadlines, and amounts.