# Train In Place Rural Healthcare Workforce Credentialing

Supports existing rural healthcare workforce in North Dakota in obtaining new credentials, enhancing competencies, or completing approved training programs while remaining embedded in their rural communities. The program covers planning and development of train-in-place models during the first year, with individual skill-building awards available. Participation in credentialing programs requires a five-year service commitment. The initiative is part of North Dakota's Rural Health Transformation program, focused on stabilizing and strengthening the rural health workforce.

## Key facts

- Status: Closed
- Type: RFA
- Issued by: North Dakota Health and Human Services (ND HHS) (North Dakota)
- Application due: 2026-05-15
- Eligible applicants: Healthcare Facilities, Health Systems, Individual Healthcare Professionals
- Funding source: Rural Health Transformation Program (CMS)
- Official source: https://www.hhs.nd.gov/rural-health-transformation/funding

## Eligibility

Eligible applicants include rural healthcare facilities, health systems, and individual healthcare professionals in rural North Dakota. Preference is given to Critical Access Hospitals and providers serving Health Professional Shortage Areas.

## Requirements

Applicants must register with the Secretary of State to do business in North Dakota. New vendors or organizations who have not previously received payment from a state entity must register with the vendor registry or submit a W9 form to ND HHS to be set up for payment. Organizations wishing to be paid via electronic funds transfer need to complete bank information documentation.

## Application package and source documents

- [ND - 2026 - RHT Funding Opportunities (Source listing page)](https://www.ruralcarejourney.com/api/documents/7217deaa-8ff6-498f-9d09-c0d31497eb77/file) (primary) — official: https://www.hhs.nd.gov/rural-health-transformation/funding
- [ND - 2026 - RHTP Competitive Funding Opportunity Application Guidance — Train In Place Funding Opportunity (Application Guidance: Train In Place Funding Opportunity)](https://www.ruralcarejourney.com/api/documents/7a99033f-7847-4875-b766-3d6eda2cca02/file) — official: https://www.hhs.nd.gov/sites/default/files/documents/rhtp/train-in-place-exclusion.pdf

More North Dakota RHTP activity: https://www.ruralcarejourney.com/states/nd (markdown: https://www.ruralcarejourney.com/states/nd.md)

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Source: Rural Care Journey (RCJ), https://www.ruralcarejourney.com/opportunities/train-in-place-rural-healthcare-workforce-credentialing--82c01046d3 — data as of 2026-06-21.
Cite the RCJ page for the summary and the linked official source for authoritative terms, deadlines, and amounts.