West Virginia Department of Health – Rural Health Transformation Program (RHTP) · Posted July 7, 2026
Application Due
July 21, 2026
Q&A Deadline
July 10, 2026
The program aims to (1) reduce preventable emergency department use, (2) improve chronic disease and behavioral/mental health outcomes, (3) increase workforce participation, and (4) build sustainable models aligned with public/private payment systems and the broader RHTP ecosystem. Initiatives must be scalable, designed for long-term commercial sustainability, and prioritize measurable impacts on health and workforce participation. All funded models are required to fully integrate with the State’s data systems (RHTP data spine and WVHIN), support rigorous milestone-based accountability, enable county- and statewide reporting, and strictly comply with CMS/HHS, state, HIPAA, and 42 CFR Part 2 (as applicable) requirements. Funding is disbursed in milestones: 25% advance for start-up, 25% upon hub launch/half of spokes operational, and 50% upon full spoke network and integration with the WVHIN. Funds cannot supplant existing efforts or serve as cost-share for other programs without approval. Grantees must submit regular financial and programmatic reports, actively participate in CMS/state governance and data activities, and collaborate with concurrent RHTP initiatives and regional partners. Failure to achieve milestones or meet compliance may result in suspension or reallocation of funds.
Eligible applicants include: Healthcare Systems, Telehealth Vendors, Primary Care Organizations, Healthcare Professional Associations, Specialty Care Providers, Behavioral Health Providers, and Care Coordination Companies. Applicants must adhere to any certificate of need requirements per state statute. All applicants must be registered in the WV Oasis system and comply with all applicable CMS/HHS and State requirements.
Required attachments
Applications must be submitted electronically via the WV Oasis Vendor Self Service (VSS) Portal: https://prd311.wvoasis.gov/PRDVSS1X1ERP/Advantage4#solicitation=GFO-0506-2700000000006-1
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Application Prep
Application #: GFO-0506-2700000000006-1
Reference: RHT-AFA-07-07-2026-CCG
Program: Rural Health Transformation Program (RHTP) – Connected Care Grid Initiative
Match: No cost share or match required. 100% CMS/HHS funded. Funds may not be used for cost sharing on any other federal/state programs without prior written approval from RHTP.
Performance: July 7, 2026 through July 31, 2027
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Review Criteria:
Portal: https://prd311.wvoasis.gov/PRDVSS1X1ERP/Advantage4#solicitation=GFO-0506-2700000000006-1
FAQ: https://dhhr.wv.gov/health/Pages/Grant-Opportunities.aspx
Contact
Mike Sheets
mike.sheets@wv.gov
Phone
681-542-4971