# SmartCare Catalyst Provider Productivity Support Fund

This opportunity provides up to $29,500,000 in competitive grants under the West Virginia Rural Health Transformation Program (RHTP) – SmartCare Catalyst Provider Productivity Support Fund (PPSF) for FY2026-2027. The PPSF aims to drive statewide modernization for value-based care among rural hospitals, clinics, and stand-alone provider offices in West Virginia. Funding supports operational transformation, technology investment, service restructuring, and development of shared service collaboratives. Applicants must detail how proposed activities will reduce provider burden, improve productivity, achieve cost reduction, and promote health system sustainability. Required submissions include a completed application, Detailed Line-Item Budget (DLIB), budget narrative, and Grantee Contact Information Form. Applicants must comply with all program requirements, reporting, and performance measures as outlined in the official guidance. All questions must be submitted via the AFA Q&A Form within five business days of posting. Final applications must be submitted via the WV Oasis Vendor Self Service Portal by the stated deadline. Funding is 100% from CMS/HHS. Contact for program questions: Mike Sheets (mike.sheets@wv.gov, 681-542-4971); contract/buyer: William M Sheets (681-542-4971).

## Key facts

- Status: Closed
- Type: GRANT
- Issued by: Division of Health – Rural Health Transformation Program (West Virginia)
- Posted: 2026-05-08
- Questions due: 2026-05-14
- Application due: 2026-05-22
- Funding: $1 – $29.5M
- Eligible applicants: Nonprofit, Public Agency, Healthcare Provider, Rural Hospital, Clinic
- How to apply: Submit electronically via the WV Oasis Vendor Self Service Portal: https://prd311.wvoasis.gov/PRDVSS1X1ERP/Advantage4#solicitation=GFO-0506-2600000000243-1. All required forms and attachments must be included. Refer to addenda for terms updates.
- Funding source: Rural Health Transformation Program (CMS)
- Official source: https://prd311.wvoasis.gov/PRDVSS1X1ERP/Advantage4#solicitation=GFO-0506-2600000000243-1

## Eligibility

Eligible applicants include rural hospitals, clinics, and stand-alone provider offices operating in West Virginia. Applicants must demonstrate the need for financial support to offset clinical and administrative expenses, with a focus on modernization, technology investment, restructuring, and collaborative service delivery.

## Requirements

Applications must include: (1) a completed application form; (2) Detailed Line-Item Budget (DLIB) worksheet supporting all costs; (3) a comprehensive budget narrative; and (4) Grantee Contact Information Form. Questions about the AFA must be submitted through the required Q&A Form within five business days of the application posting date. All applicants should describe a modernization plan, justify need, address expected outcomes and performance measures, detail collaboration with other providers, and document compliance with state/federal program requirements. Matching funds are preferred but not required. Final proposals must be submitted electronically through the WV OASIS VSS portal by 11:59 PM ET on May 22, 2026.

## Required attachments

- Application Form
- Detailed Line-Item Budget Worksheet (DLIB)
- Budget Narrative
- Grantee Contact Information Form

## Application package and source documents

- [WV - 2026 - Vandalia Health thanks Governor Morrisey for RHTP investments totaling more than $7.2M (Official Vandalia Health award announcement)](https://www.ruralcarejourney.com/api/documents/5ef25853-1212-4c51-b7a4-dfdfdd4053d0/file) (primary) — official: https://www.monhealth.com/mon-healthcare/newsroom/vandalia-health-thanks-governor-morrisey-for-rural-1085
- [WV - 2026 - Announcement of SCC AFA – Provider Productivity Support Fund (PPSF) Procurement Opportunity (Merged from duplicate opportunity)](https://www.ruralcarejourney.com/api/documents/6ff2169e-e5c9-4a2c-b973-98c3d1f1d82a/file)
- [WV - 2025 - West Virginia RHTP Detailed Line Item Budget Worksheet (Revised: Aug 2025) (Attachment: RHTP Detailed Line Item Budget.xlsx)](https://www.ruralcarejourney.com/api/documents/e79f74b0-56ae-47aa-9ab5-e83bb02aa4b9/file) — official: https://prd311.wvoasis.gov/PRDVSS1X1ERP/Advantage4#solicitation=GFO-0506-2600000000223-1&attachment=RHTP%20Detailed%20Line%20Item%20Budget.xlsx
- [WV - 2026 - Announcement of Funding Availability (AFA) RHT-AFA-05-08-2026-SCC: SmartCare Catalyst Provider Productivity Support Fund (Attachment: RHTP DLIB Budget Instructions.pdf)](https://www.ruralcarejourney.com/api/documents/39dd65ba-9689-4ae7-a390-fa7253b20f66/file) — official: https://prd311.wvoasis.gov/PRDVSS1X1ERP/Advantage4#solicitation=GFO-0506-2600000000243-1&attachment=FINAL%20SCC%20AFA%20-%20Provider%20Productivity%20Support%20Fund.pdf
- [WV - 2026 - West Virginia Department of Health RHTP Grantee Contact Information (Attachment: RHTP Grantee Contact Information Form.pdf)](https://www.ruralcarejourney.com/api/documents/8d134acb-125e-46b0-9c4f-7280fd5d3994/file) — official: https://prd311.wvoasis.gov/PRDVSS1X1ERP/Advantage4#solicitation=GFO-0506-2600000000223-1&attachment=RHTP%20Grantee%20Contact%20Information%20Form.pdf
- [WV - 2026 - Provider Productivity Support Fund (Attachment: Final_GFO_0506_2600000000243_1_WV_ARFP_FORM.PDF)](https://www.ruralcarejourney.com/api/documents/2f4f4182-61bd-4e21-8704-a1f2bec56f3f/file) — official: https://prd311.wvoasis.gov/PRDVSS1X1ERP/Advantage4#solicitation=GFO-0506-2600000000243-1&attachment=Final_GFO_0506_2600000000243_1_WV_ARFP_FORM.PDF
- [WV - 2026 - Provider Productivity Support Fund (Final_GFO_0506_2600000000243_2_WV_ARFP_FORM) (Attachment: Final_GFO_0506_2600000000243_2_WV_ARFP_FORM.PDF)](https://www.ruralcarejourney.com/api/documents/89d6a052-155b-4db1-a0e3-6e696cf6bb4f/file) — official: https://prd311.wvoasis.gov/PRDVSS1X1ERP/Advantage4#solicitation=GFO-0506-2600000000243-2&attachment=Final_GFO_0506_2600000000243_2_WV_ARFP_FORM.PDF
- [WV - 2026 - State of West Virginia Grant Funding Opportunity RHT-AFA-05-08-2026-SCC Re-Open Provider Productivity Support Fund (Attachment: Final_GFO_0506_2600000000243_3_WV_ARFP_FORM.PDF)](https://www.ruralcarejourney.com/api/documents/6fc326d5-e439-4ecf-9a00-223e7f7c55ff/file) — official: https://prd311.wvoasis.gov/PRDVSS1X1ERP/Advantage4#solicitation=GFO-0506-2600000000243-3&attachment=Final_GFO_0506_2600000000243_3_WV_ARFP_FORM.PDF
- [WV - 2026 - State of West Virginia Grant Funding Opportunity: Re-Open Provider Productivity Support Fund (Attachment: Final_GFO_0506_2600000000243_4_WV_ARFP_FORM.PDF)](https://www.ruralcarejourney.com/api/documents/7394287d-5ae6-4853-be64-0912a0b24640/file) — official: https://prd311.wvoasis.gov/PRDVSS1X1ERP/Advantage4#solicitation=GFO-0506-2600000000243-4&attachment=Final_GFO_0506_2600000000243_4_WV_ARFP_FORM.PDF
- [WV - 2026 - Governor Morrisey Announces More Than $3.2 Million in RHT Investments](https://www.ruralcarejourney.com/api/documents/b2f531c5-931f-479c-a60c-95d96c095549/file) — official: https://governor.wv.gov/article/governor-morrisey-announces-more-32-million-rural-health-transformation-investments
- [WV - 2026 - Governor Morrisey Announces More Than $32 Million in RHT Investments](https://www.ruralcarejourney.com/api/documents/9f7b9209-9fdd-4870-9c48-3445f0e5d12f/file) — official: https://health.wv.gov/article/governor-morrisey-announces-more-32-million-rural-health-transformation-investments
- [WV - 2026 - Governor Morrisey Announces Nearly $2.2 Million to Strengthen Community Health Centers Across West Virginia](https://www.ruralcarejourney.com/api/documents/5f4daca8-1e5b-4668-be6f-72864160e3fd/file) — official: https://governor.wv.gov/article/governor-morrisey-announces-nearly-22-million-strengthen-community-health-centers-across
- [WV - 2025 - Governor Morrisey Announces First RHTP Awards (Award source)](https://www.ruralcarejourney.com/api/documents/fa86111e-c3e7-44a0-b784-b70131d45740/file)

More West Virginia RHTP activity: https://www.ruralcarejourney.com/states/wv (markdown: https://www.ruralcarejourney.com/states/wv.md)

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Source: Rural Care Journey (RCJ), https://www.ruralcarejourney.com/opportunities/smartcare-catalyst-provider-productivity-support-fund--ad99262eb8 — data as of 2026-10-01.
Cite the RCJ page for the summary and the linked official source for authoritative terms, deadlines, and amounts.