Georgia

This Funding Opportunity Announcement launches Budget Period 1 of the GREAT Health Program under the Rural Health Transformation Program. Eligible rural hospitals that signed an LOI for the AHEAD model can apply for up to $750,000 to support their migration to the new payment system and related innovations. The opportunity prioritizes modernizing technology, workforce, care models, and strategic partnerships. Key contacts: GREATgrant@rsmus.com Event schedule: - Application Portal Opening - 05/15/2026 - Application Portal Closing - 06/15/2026

The Georgia Department of Community Health awarded approximately $1.35 million in federal grants to four rural hospitals under a Dual Track Remote Critical Care Services program. The awards aim to enhance rural hospital critical care capacity via remote service delivery. Key contacts: Joanne Mitchell jmitchell@dch.ga.gov Event schedule: - Solicitation Close Date - June 15, 2026 - Notice of Award Posting Date - September 8, 2026

The Georgia Department of Community Health’s State Office of Rural Health announces a competitive grant opportunity to establish new rural medical and dental clinics in Georgia. The program targets rural counties with the greatest needs, particularly those without physicians or dental providers, and requires collaboration with medical or dental schools. Up to $800,000 per track will support site acquisition, renovation, staff salaries, equipment, and student clinical rotations. Key contacts: Joanne Mitchell RFGA.DualRuralMedDen@dch.ga.gov; HIPAA Privacy and Security Specialist hipaa@dch.ga.gov; Agency Information Security Director dchois@dch.ga.gov Event schedule: - Release Date - October 26, 2026 - ET - Deadline for Submission of Questions - November 6, 2026 - 11:59 PM ET - Email: RFGA.DualRuralMedDen@dch.ga.gov - Deadline for Submission of Applications - December 18, 2026 - 11:59 PM ET - Email: RFGA.DualRuralMedDen@dch.ga.gov - Responses to Questions Posted - November 13, 2026 - ET - DCH website

This document is a funding opportunity announcement for the GREAT Health Rural Simulation Mannequin Grant Program in Georgia to support workforce development efforts in rural healthcare settings.

This grant opportunity, funded under the GREAT Health Program, aims to strengthen nurse training programs in rural Georgia through simulation technology. Eligible applicants are nurse training programs located in Georgia's rural counties, with priority given to those without existing simulation programs. The grant awards $90,000 per recipient to implement simulation mannequins and related training, scenario development, and technical support. Key contacts: GBHCW.apps.RHTP@dch.ga.gov Event schedule: - Application Opening - 10/09/2026 - Questions Deadline - 11/09/2026 - Application Closing - 11/13/2026

The Rural Healthcare Facility Resilience Program is a Georgia statewide infrastructure assessment and improvement initiative, targeting 267 rural hospitals, skilled nursing, and in-patient hospice facilities. Its goal is to enable these facilities to safely shelter-in-place and expand their capacity to receive evacuees during disasters, directly supporting RHTP goals. The approach includes detailed on-site assessments, facility-driven resilience improvements, and integration with Georgia’s disaster response planning. Event schedule: - Assessment Start (Region L) - 09/26/2026 - Region L - Assessment Start (Region M) - 10/16/2026 - Region M - Assessment Start (Region I) - 11/10/2026 - Region I - Assessment Start (Region G) - 12/21/2026 - Region G - Assessment Start (Region H) - 01/03/2027 - Region H - Assessment Start (Region F) - 02/10/2027 - Region F - Assessment Start (Region B) - 04/03/2027 - Region B - Assessment Start (Region E) - 03/28/2027 - Region E

The budget summary outlines a comprehensive suite of initiatives aimed at transforming rural healthcare in Georgia. Key areas include workforce development, telehealth expansion, emergency preparedness, and technology enhancements across multiple domains.

Georgia received a $218.86M RHTP award supporting five major initiative areas including sustainable health systems, continuum of care, healthcare access, workforce growth, and technology enhancement. Significant allocations target telehealth expansion, workforce development, and emergency services.

The program includes expanding graduate medical education (GME) residency slots, establishing recruitment incentive grants, advancing nursing education and faculty development, deploying telehealth mentoring for dementia care, and supporting Area Health Education Centers with housing and training. It aims to enhance workforce quantity and quality across 126 rural counties, with measurable outcomes targeting retention, training participation, and reduced emergency visits.

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Georgia was awarded over $218 million through RHTP to strengthen rural healthcare systems and workforce via the GREAT Health Program. The program supports graduate medical education grants aimed at rural and underserved areas.

This FAQ clarifies eligibility and award period requirements for the GREAT Health Rural Graduate Medical Education Development Grant. It confirms that new GME programs do not have to launch by September 1, 2027, but must complete grant activities and expend funds by that date. The program supports early-stage GME development for multiple specialties.

Georgia received a total RHTP allocation of $218.8 million. Of this total, approximately $93.3 million was noted as distributed to rural hospitals.

Georgia received a $93.3 million federal investment to transform rural healthcare, targeting 87 rural hospitals to deliver better and more coordinated care. This represents a significant commitment to enhancing rural health infrastructure and services in the state.

The program involves hospitals across the state that have completed applications to participate in the value-based care model, including multiple Critical Access Hospitals (CAHs) and Rural Referral Centers (RRCs). The initiative focuses on rural healthcare transformation through pre-implementation funding and hospital engagement.