# SHIFT: 3.2 Rural Health Provider Networks RFGA

This opportunity offers up to $2.5 million in federal funding for Utah-based multi-facility rural health provider networks to expand services, strengthen operational and clinical integration, improve emergency medical services, and promote financial sustainability. Applications are sought from partnerships including at least three different rural facility types, such as CAH, REH, RHC, I/T/U, or FQHC facilities. Up to six awards may be made for Budget Period 1 (September 21, 2026, to September 30, 2031). Bonus scoring is available for projects strengthening tribal health infrastructure. Key deliverables and expectations include tracking implementation metrics, continuous progress reporting, and developing a sustainability plan for the rural health network beyond the grant period.

## Key facts

- Status: Closed
- Type: RFA
- Issued by: Utah Department of Health and Human Services (Utah)
- Questions due: 2026-08-12
- Application due: 2026-08-14
- Funding: $2.5M
- Eligible applicants: Non-profit, For-profit, Government Entity, Formal Health Network
- How to apply: Online portal—see https://dhhs.utah.gov/ruralhealth/ Portal: https://dhhs.utah.gov/ruralhealth/
- Funding source: Rural Health Transformation Program (CMS)
- Official source: https://drive.google.com/uc?export=download&id=1taH6n_jc_XT3w7uFHMnvPREFGYLL1duk

## Eligibility

Eligible applicants must be a Utah-based non-profit 501(c), for-profit entity, government/public entity, or a formal health network (established or emerging). Applications must include at least three different types of participating rural facilities (for example: CAH, REH, RHC, I/T/U, FQHC). Entities must provide at least two pieces of validation evidence of collaboration (such as MOUs or joint initiatives). Applicants may not be debarred, suspended, or excluded from receiving federal or state funding.

## Requirements

Submit application by deadline via the official portal. Provide at least two validation documents (executed MOUs, formal partnership agreements, joint initiative clinical/operational documents, or letters of support). All required application components must be included. Include budget and long-term sustainability plan. Comply with all ongoing reporting, financial, and operational requirements. Participate in continuous monitoring and evaluation. Only one application per entity is allowed. Priority scoring is given for documented tribal partnerships, tribal leadership, or engagement commitments.

## Required attachments

- At least two validation items (MOUs, partnership agreements, clinical/operational docs, or letters of support)
- Budget and sustainability plan
- All required application components per RFGA

## Application package and source documents

- [UT - 2026 - SHIFT: 3.2 Rural Health Provider Networks RFGA](https://www.ruralcarejourney.com/api/documents/58b535e4-c9ec-4142-9929-b62a30d6d425/file) (primary) — official: https://drive.google.com/uc?export=download&id=1taH6n_jc_XT3w7uFHMnvPREFGYLL1duk
- [UT - 2026 - RHTP General Q & A](https://www.ruralcarejourney.com/api/documents/a3db2b9f-976c-4491-b36b-9ab2b2135ab1/file) — official: https://docs.google.com/document/d/19SXK7pLFC3CsoG91QFuG_3aY-vIYHSWEPWmLofH0UTc/export?format=docx

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/shift-3-2-rural-health-provider-networks-rfga--e5a18497db — data as of 2026-08-18.
Cite the RCJ page for the summary and the linked official source for authoritative terms, deadlines, and amounts.