# Rural Health Transformation Program - Human Resources Information System

Vermont has received a Rural Health Transformation (RHT) grant of $195 million in Year One of a five-year opportunity. This subrecipient grant opportunity will establish a shared human resources information system (HRIS) for Vermont healthcare providers. The unified HRIS will centralize core HR functions such as benefits administration, payroll, recruitment, onboarding, licensure tracking, and compliance, while allowing each participating hospital and community partner to manage specific tasks securely. The system aims to streamline workforce management, reduce administrative costs, improve workforce mobility, enable flexible staff scheduling, and support care across regions. Participation by healthcare providers is voluntary.

## Key facts

- Status: Closed
- Type: RFP
- Issued by: Vermont Agency of Human Services - Office of the Secretary (Vermont)
- Posted: 2026-05-22
- Questions due: 2026-05-29
- Application due: 2026-06-17
- Eligible applicants: Provider Consortiums, Vermont Healthcare Providers
- How to apply: Application materials must be submitted via the Vermont Business Registry online portal at https://www.vermontbusinessregistry.com/.
- Funding source: Rural Health Transformation Program (CMS)
- Official source: https://www.vermontbusinessregistry.com/BidPreview.aspx?BidID=73793

## Eligibility

Eligible applicants are provider consortiums composed of Vermont healthcare providers. The consortium may be an existing legal entity or formed specifically for this opportunity. Additional eligibility details are provided in Section 2.1 of the NOFO. The lead applicant must be a Vermont located healthcare provider or consortium of such providers.

## Requirements

Applicants must demonstrate capacity for secure HRIS implementation, workflow integration, compliance, and sustainability. They are required to follow Federal and State procurement regulations. Specific requirements are detailed in the NOFO and Q&A documents, including reporting metrics and allowable cost criteria.

## Required attachments

- Application Form
- Consortium Documentation
- Budget
- Implementation Plan

## Application package and source documents

- [VT - 2026 - Vermont Business Registry and Bid System - Bid Detail](https://www.ruralcarejourney.com/api/documents/7a98320a-d142-40d0-b12a-7395b723b572/file) — official: https://www.vermontbusinessregistry.com/BidPreview.aspx?BidID=73793
- [VT - 2026 - Vermont Landing Page (updated: June 3, 2026) (Appendix_A.xlsx)](https://www.ruralcarejourney.com/api/documents/6853214a-5a99-4af7-be28-70cc4863c79d/file) — official: https://www.vermontbusinessregistry.com/BidAttachments/73728/Appendix_A.xlsx
- [VT - 2026 - Notice Of Funding Opportunity RHTP Subrecipient Grant For Shared Human Resources Information System (HRIS) For Healthcare Providers (Shared_HRIS_NOFO_0005.pdf)](https://www.ruralcarejourney.com/api/documents/5e79cf0d-e5a6-4a34-87c7-ade6deee867a/file) (primary) — official: https://www.vermontbusinessregistry.com/bidAttachments/73793/Shared_HRIS_NOFO_0005.pdf
- [VT - 2027 - Q&A Clarifications for RHTP Shared HRIS NOFO Sections 1.2, 1.3, 1.9, 2.2, 2.4, 4.5, 4.6, 5.2, and Appendices (Q&A_SharedHRIS.pdf)](https://www.ruralcarejourney.com/api/documents/14c102ff-9b68-44c3-a71b-ec1c9dbe7a62/file) — official: https://www.vermontbusinessregistry.com/bidAttachments/73793/Q&A_SharedHRIS.pdf

More Vermont RHTP activity: https://www.ruralcarejourney.com/states/vt (markdown: https://www.ruralcarejourney.com/states/vt.md)

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Source: Rural Care Journey (RCJ), https://www.ruralcarejourney.com/opportunities/rural-health-transformation-program-human-resources-information-system--oob9x0xlct — data as of 2026-08-18.
Cite the RCJ page for the summary and the linked official source for authoritative terms, deadlines, and amounts.