South Carolina

South Carolina Department of Health and Human Services is announcing a new $15 million grant targeting rural and medically underserved areas, providing up to $3 million per selected facility for infrastructure projects. The initiative prioritizes primary care, maternal and infant care, pediatrics, and behavioral health. Facilities must operate for at least five years post-award and applications are due December 2023. Key contacts: grants@scdhhs.gov Event schedule: - Application Due Date - 12/04/2023 - Award Notification - 02/02/2024

SCDHHS was awarded $17 million from CMS over ten years to improve maternal health care for Medicaid enrollees through the Transforming Maternal Health (TMaH) Model. Key priorities include reducing maternal mortality and extending postpartum Medicaid coverage. The effort is supported by a coalition of state and national health partners and builds on previous initiatives such as the Birth Outcomes Initiative. Key contacts: Jeff Leieritz Communications@scdhhs.gov Event schedule: - Grant Award Announcement - 01/08/2025 - ET - Columbia, SC

SCORH partners with the SC Center for Rural and Primary Healthcare to offer grants supporting technology upgrades, education, training, and quality improvement activities among rural providers. They also received funding to improve cancer screening rates across rural clinics by supporting collaborative learning and policy improvements over a three-year grant period. Event schedule: - Application Announcement - July 2026 - Application Deadline - July 31, 2026 - Notification of Awards - August 2026 - Payment Disbursement - End of September 2026

South Carolina Department of Health and Human Services (SCDHHS) is soliciting applications for up to $15 million in one-time grant funding to build or improve rural and medically underserved area health facilities. No match is required. Focus areas include expanding access to essential health services, improving health equity, and supporting sustainable facility operations.

The Rural Health Transformation Program in South Carolina will fund four major initiatives for rural populations, totaling $169 million in federal investment. Awards focus on health IT, chronic disease, pop-up clinics, workforce, and technology innovation; applications are open for rural providers. Timeline milestones include application deadlines in June 2026 and completion by September 2027. Key contacts: SCORH Team info@scorh.net Event schedule: - Applications Due - 06/01/2026 - Award Notices - 07/31/2026 - Project Completion - 09/30/2027

South Carolina submitted a comprehensive RHT plan addressing rural health disparities with five integrated initiatives including digital infrastructure, mobile health units, and workforce strengthening. The state requests $1 billion federal funding to modernize rural healthcare, expand access, and build sustainability.

South Carolina's RHTP application requests $1 billion over five years to transform rural health outcomes via robust state-level initiatives. Funding will be competitively distributed through multiple programs including health IT modernization, mobile crisis response, facility upgrades, workforce incentives, and rural care expansion. Extensive oversight, compliance, and outcomes tracking are integral to the state's stewardship plan.

South Carolina proposes an ambitious, data-driven Rural Health Transformation plan centered on expanding digital health infrastructure (EHR, remote monitoring, telehealth), workforce initiatives, and financial stabilization for rural hospitals. Strategic efforts target improved access and chronic disease management for 1.75 million rural residents, with emphases on care coordination, maternal health, and cross-sector partnerships. Five flagship initiatives (e.g., Connections to Care) will modernize rural health systems and equip communities for sustainable transformation.

South Carolina is distributing $35 million in one-time infrastructure grants to hospitals for creating specialized emergency units for mental health crisis stabilization. The program aims to add 56 new crisis beds and 111 spaces to address emergency psychiatric needs. Funding is limited to infrastructure and does not cover staffing or service provision.

The document outlines an $800 million award over four years dedicated to transforming rural healthcare in South Carolina. Budget details include personnel, fringe benefits, travel, supplies, and substantial contractual expenditures.

South Carolina is launching its Wellness Within Reach Initiative as part of the Rural Health Transformation Program, making $27.7M available to rural-serving organizations through subawards. The initiative focuses on expanding mobile crisis response and community care sites to improve healthcare access, quality, and outcomes in rural areas. Projects must demonstrate measurable impact and directly benefit rural residents.

South Carolina is submitting an application to CMS for the Rural Health Transformation Program, with Governor and SCDHHS leadership committed as the lead administrator and convener. The plan prioritizes stakeholder engagement, chronic disease management, infrastructure improvements, and sustainable care models in rural areas. Extensive coordination aims to leverage existing resources, avoid duplication with current federal and state rural health funding, and maximize health outcomes for rural residents.

This document is a model subrecipient award template for South Carolina’s implementation of the Rural Health Transformation Program. It outlines operational, communication, reporting, and compliance requirements for subrecipients under RHTP, with references to CMS strategic goals and federal regulations. The agreement signals implementation and oversight responsibilities for distributing rural transformation funds. Key contacts: Eunice Medina Event schedule: - Agreement Effective Date - 07/31/2026 - Agreement End Date - 09/30/2027 - Quarterly Reporting Deadline - Monthly Project Plan Status Update - Execution of Subrecipient Agreement - 2026-07-31 - South Carolina

The state is receiving significant funding through the RHTP to support improvements in medical service access and quality for rural and medically underserved communities. SCDHHS has also announced additional grant programs and allocations for rural health infrastructure, including $48.2 million and $15 million for targeted areas. Efforts are underway to expand mental health counselors and integrate behavioral health services, focusing on rural needs. Key contacts: info@scdhhs.gov Event schedule: - South Carolina Awarded $200 Million in RHTP Funding - December 30, 2025 - SCDHHS Awards $48.2 Million for Rural Healthcare Infrastructure - February 20, 2024 - SCDHHS Creates $15 Million Grant Program for Rural Areas - October 12, 2023