# Virginia RHTP Mobile & Hybrid Care RFA — West Piedmont Planning District Commission (Southside Regional Collaborative) Competitive RFA under the Virginia Rural Health Transformation Program (Mobile & Hybrid Care sub-initiative) for mobile and hybrid care models serving eligible rural residents in the Southside Regional Collaborative service area. Eligible approaches include mobile care units, telehealth kiosks, clinics in a box, electronic consultations, rural care center hubs, and hub-and-spoke technology enablers; services may include primary, behavioral health/SUD, dental, vision, preventive, diagnostic, and specialty care. Approximately $11.8M available; at least five awards expected; no established maximum award per application. Lead applicants must demonstrate organizational, administrative, financial, and cash-flow capacity to manage a federal reimbursement-based award in accordance with 2 CFR Part 200 and applicable RHTP requirements. Partnerships with local providers, technology organizations, and other entities are strongly encouraged. This initiative is federally funded by CMS/HHS under Cooperative Agreement RHTCMS332088, and proposals must be implementable within the performance period while laying foundations for future enhancements. ## Key facts - Status: Open - Type: RFA - Issued by: West Piedmont Planning District Commission (WPPDC), Southside Regional Collaborative (Virginia) - Posted: 2026-10-23 - Questions due: 2026-11-20 - Application due: 2026-11-23 - Funding: $11.8M - Eligible applicants: Healthcare providers, Nonprofit organizations, Technology organizations, Community-based organizations - How to apply: Submit one PDF application by email to plan@wppdc.org by 5:00 PM ET on Monday, November 23, 2026. - Funding source: Rural Health Transformation Program (CMS) - Official source: https://westpiedmontpdc.org/rural-health-transformation-fund/ ## Eligibility Applicants must be physically located in, or provide direct services to, rural Virginia communities as defined under Virginia's RHTP (FORHP baseline definition). Projects must target residents of Franklin, Henry, Patrick, Pittsylvania, Mecklenburg, Halifax, Brunswick, Amelia, Buckingham, Charlotte, Cumberland, Lunenburg, Nottoway, Prince Edward, Charles City, Greensville, Surry, Sussex, Appomattox and New Kent counties; cities of Danville, Martinsville, and Emporia. Eligible applicants include healthcare providers, nonprofits, technology organizations, and community-based entities. Lead applicant must have an active SAM.gov UEI. Applicants headquartered outside the posted region may apply if serving eligible rural residents. ## Requirements Applicants must demonstrate ability to manage a federal reimbursement-based award per 2 CFR Part 200 and RHTP requirements, provide documentation of appropriate licensure and credentials, and establish explicit partnerships as needed to complete the proposed program within the given timeline. Allowable costs include technology infrastructure, EHR integration, mobile devices, telehealth equipment, connectivity, analytics, cybersecurity, training, and implementation. Lead applicants must submit a detailed work plan, budget, budget narrative, and required attachment forms. Partnerships must be documented prior to clinical operations. Competitive applications will be scored on alignment with RHTP goals, implementation feasibility, organizational capacity, financial management, and service to eligible rural populations. ## Required attachments - Applicant organizational chart - Work plan - Budget and budget narrative (Appendix D) - Documentation of licensure/credentials - Partnership commitment letters (if applicable) ## Application package and source documents - [VA - 2026 - Virginia RHTP Mobile & Hybrid Care RFA — West Piedmont Planning District Commission (Southside Regional Collaborative) (Request for Applications (WPPDC / Southside Regional Collaborative))](https://www.ruralcarejourney.com/api/documents/10a29008-fbf8-4fa5-886c-7e89a43cf22f/file) (primary) — official: https://westpiedmontpdc.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/RHT-RFA.docx - [VA - 2025 - Virginia RHTP Mobile and Hybrid Care FAQ Southside Regional Collaborative (RFA Frequently Asked Questions)](https://www.ruralcarejourney.com/api/documents/528226b5-df86-4bc7-9886-9f012dcda652/file) — official: https://westpiedmontpdc.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/RFA-FAQ-.pdf - [VA - 2024 - Virginia RHTP Request for Applications Open (Regional RFA announcement page)](https://www.ruralcarejourney.com/api/documents/71ce27ec-332f-4f13-80cd-ccecb3e64434/file) — official: https://westpiedmontpdc.org/rural-health-transformation-fund/ More Virginia RHTP activity: https://www.ruralcarejourney.com/states/va (markdown: https://www.ruralcarejourney.com/states/va.md) --- Source: Rural Care Journey (RCJ), https://www.ruralcarejourney.com/opportunities/virginia-rhtp-mobile-hybrid-care-rfa-west-piedmont-planning-district-commission--79e8f15efd — data as of 2026-10-27. Cite the RCJ page for the summary and the linked official source for authoritative terms, deadlines, and amounts.