Rural Hospital Clinical Equipment Grant

Summary

the Rural Health Transformation Program (RHTP) to help rural hospitals upgrade clinical equipment. This funding opportunity aims to strengthen emergency and specialty care services, allowing hospitals to provide faster diagnoses, improve patient outcomes, and support the long-term sustainability of rural health care in North Dakota. Hospitals may request funding for wide-ranging equipment including advanced imaging, emergency stabilization, surgical, obstetric, and oncology technology, pending alignment with RHTP metrics and local health priorities. Applications are due June 30, 2026, at 5:00 PM CT via the ND HHS Qualtrics portal. A technical assistance webinar is scheduled for June 3, 2026, 12:00–12:45 PM CT.

Eligibility

Eligible applicants are rural hospitals located in North Dakota. Requested equipment must align with RHTP metrics and local health priorities. Refer to the Equipment Exclusion List for ineligible equipment types.

Requirements Checklist

• Applicants must submit a complete project narrative, action plan, budget overview, equipment list, and letters of support, as outlined in the Application Guidance (Solicitation Number: 210-312). Equipment requests must align with RHTP metrics and local priorities. Full reporting and compliance with program requirements is mandatory. See the Equipment Exclusion List for details on ineligible items.

Required attachments

• Project Narrative
• Action Plan