# Wild, Wonderful and Healthy WV

The West Virginia Department of Health is soliciting grant applications for the State Office of Rural Health Community Development Program under the 'Wild, Wonderful and Healthy WV' initiative. The program funds evidence-based health and economic development proposals to advance rural health transformation and local economic outcomes. Eligible applicants must submit through the WV Oasis Vendor Self-Serve portal by the deadline. Reviewers will score on program experience, budget detail, and adherence to federal and state guidelines.

## Key facts

- Status: Closed
- Type: GRANT
- Issued by: West Virginia Department of Health, Bureau for Public Health, Office of Community Health Systems and Health Promotion, Division of Rural Health and Recruitment / State Office of Rural Health (West Virginia)
- Posted: 2026-07-01
- Application due: 2026-07-10
- Eligible applicants: For-profit organizations, Nonprofit organizations, Coalitions, Local governments, Community-based organizations
- How to apply: Online via WV Oasis Vendor Self-Serve Portal
- Funding source: Rural Health Transformation Program (CMS)
- Official source: https://prd311.wvoasis.gov/PRDVSS1X1ERP/Advantage4#solicitation=GFO-0506-2600000000303-1

## Requirements

Applicants must submit a completed Grant Funding Application through the WV Oasis VSS Portal, adhere to 2 CFR 200 federal grant administrative standards and allowables, and provide a detailed line-item budget and budget narrative.

## Required attachments

- Detailed Line-Item Budget
- Budget Narrative
- Program Narrative addressing experience and ROI

## Application package and source documents

- [WV - 2022 - Announcement of Funding Availability: West Virginia State Office of Rural Health Community Development Program](https://www.ruralcarejourney.com/api/documents/95cbeb05-6ba4-47fb-b950-a7fd3bdb416b/file) (primary) — official: https://prd311.wvoasis.gov/PRDVSS1X1ERP/Advantage4#solicitation=GFO-0506-2600000000303-1&attachment=CRHD%202027%20AFA.docx
- [WV - 2026 - Add the AFA document (Attachment: Final_GFO_0506_2600000000303_1_WV_ARFP_FORM.PDF)](https://www.ruralcarejourney.com/api/documents/073244c7-430d-4f41-8f9a-61e02200d7e3/file) — official: https://prd311.wvoasis.gov/PRDVSS1X1ERP/Advantage4#solicitation=GFO-0506-2600000000303-1&attachment=Final_GFO_0506_2600000000303_1_WV_ARFP_FORM.PDF

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/wild-wonderful-and-healthy-wv--3674f3db6d — data as of 2026-08-11.
Cite the RCJ page for the summary and the linked official source for authoritative terms, deadlines, and amounts.