# Rural Healthcare Provider Transition Project (RHPTP) Technical Assistance

Virtual technical assistance for small rural hospitals and rural health clinics transitioning to value-based care and alternative payment models. Applications for the FY27 project period are accepted on a rolling basis from August 15, 2026 through August 13, 2027; cohort selections are announced in Fall 2027, contingent on annual funding approval.

## Key facts

- Status: Open
- Type: OTHER
- Issued by: National Rural Health Resource Center
- Application due: 2027-08-13
- How to apply: Online application form
- Funding source: state-funded, not RHTP
- Official source: https://www.ruralcenter.org/programs/rhptp/eligibility-and-application-process

## Eligibility

Eligible applicants include small rural hospitals with 49 beds or less and CMS-certified rural health clinics located in rural areas, not currently receiving similar technical assistance from other federal or state programs. Applicants must be financially stable, interested in alternative payment models, and not participating in duplicative programs.

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Source: Rural Care Journey (RCJ), https://www.ruralcarejourney.com/opportunities/rural-healthcare-provider-transition-project-rhptp-technical-assistance--55e9dde1dd — data as of 2026-11-12.
Cite the RCJ page for the summary and the linked official source for authoritative terms, deadlines, and amounts.