Vermont Agency of Human Services · Posted June 19, 2026
Application Due
August 17, 2026
Q&A Deadline
June 26, 2026
This opportunity supports Vermont healthcare providers in implementing regional care strategies, advancing technology, enhancing shared operations, strengthening the rural health workforce, and building sustainable rural health networks. Funding is provided under Vermont's $195 million Year One Rural Health Transformation (RHT) grant, entirely federal CMS/HHS funded, to catalyze health system transformation. Proposals must address care innovation, technology and interoperability, shared services, or hospital designation/service transformation that coordinates care across geographic regions. Eligible uses may include redesign of service delivery (e.g., shifts from hospital to outpatient settings, regional workforce models, health IT upgrades), but funds cannot be used for capital construction, duplicative activities, or services reimbursable by insurance. Program goals emphasize improved health outcomes, population health, care quality, provider stabilization, affordability, and workforce sustainability. Grants are for 10-11 months (depending on start), with up to four 1-year extensions possible with AHS/CMS approval.
Eligible applicants are Vermont-based hospitals and nonhospital healthcare providers physically located in Vermont, including but not limited to primary care, specialty care, home health, hospice, skilled nursing, long-term care providers, adult day centers, mental health and substance use providers, as well as provider consortiums or trade associations. Partnership proposals require a Vermont-based lead applicant with letters of commitment from all partners. Providers in rural ZIPs (Appendix B, Table 1) or select non-rural FQHCs, home health and hospice agencies, and community mental health centers (Appendix B, Table 2) are eligible. All applicants must have full SAM registration and a valid UEI.
Required attachments
Online application form link (see NOFO); supporting attachments (Budget Workbook, W-9, NICRA, partner letters) submitted by email to ahs.contracts@vermont.gov with subject line: 'Care Transformation Grant Application, [Organization Name]'.
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Application Prep
Application #: RHT_AHSCO_0008_FY26
Reference: 73877
Program: Rural Health Transformation Program (RHTP)
Match: None (100% CMS/HHS funded)
Performance: Round 1: 11 months (Sept 1, 2026 - Jul 30, 2027); Round 2: 10 months (Oct 1, 2026 - Jul 30, 2027); up to 4 1-year option periods with approval
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Portal: https://www.vermontbusinessregistry.com/BidPreview.aspx?BidID=73877
Contact
Amber Thomas
ahs.contracts@vermont.gov