# Arizona — Rural Health Transformation Program (RHTP)

The Arizona Rural Health Transformation Program (RHTP), administered by AHCCCS, is actively implemented with major initiatives projected through at least 2026. RHTP maintains its focus on workforce development, access to care, health system strengthening, and collaborative approaches for rural and Tribal communities. Applicants must attest to fiscal stewardship and non-supplanting of funds, with program operations guided by a structured implementation plan tracking multiple key initiatives and strategic goals under a defined governance framework. Current structured plan tracks 4 key initiatives and 7 strategic goals.

## At a glance

- Federal awards to date: $332,003,429.44 (Year 1 $167.0M + Year 2 $165.0M)
- Implementation phase (RCJ): IMPLEMENTING
- Funding opportunities tracked: 12 (0 open or announced, 12 closed)
- Awards recorded: $12.0M to 1 recipients
- Critical Access Hospitals: 17
- Rural population share: 11%

## Current progress

Arizona has received federal RHTP funding and is actively implementing program activities. Multiple RFGA solicitations have been released since June-July 2026, including the Opioid Antagonist Distribution Initiative, with rural and Tribal providers eligible to apply. Grant portfolios covering workforce, maternal health, and chronic disease are being implemented, with Year 1 funding to be fully committed by October 30, 2026. Reporting structures, advisory committees, and a public information website are now established. State opportunities: 9 total (9 past/closed), $15.0M listed funding. Key opportunities: AZRHTP - Expansion of Mobile Digital Services, Training & Recruitment, and Prevention Programs Addressing Suicide, Trauma, Substance Use; AZRHTP - Adopt Shared Services Consortiums; Opioid Antagonist Distribution Initiative (AZRHTP). Strategy alignment: supports workforce, telehealth, prevention priorities.

## CMS published status (State Data Maps)

- State Policy Action commitments: 2 of 19
- Initiatives (4), current CMS stage of each:
  - Making Rural Healthcare Accessible — Stage 2
  - Making Rural Healthcare Resilient — Stage 2
  - Priority Health Initiatives Grants Portfolio — Stage 2
  - Rural Health Workforce Development and Training Program — Stage 2
- CMS data captured 2026-11-11, last confirmed 2026-11-11

## Open and announced opportunities

None open right now.

## Closed opportunities (12, most recent first)

- [AZRHTP - Expansion of Mobile Digital Services, Training & Recruitment, and Prevention Programs Addressing Suicide, Trauma, Substance Use](https://www.ruralcarejourney.com/opportunities/azrhtp-expansion-of-mobile-digital-services-training-recruitment-and-prevention--3f66638921) — RFA; Closed; due 2026-08-31; $8.5M
- [AZRHTP - Adopt Shared Services Consortiums](https://www.ruralcarejourney.com/opportunities/azrhtp-adopt-shared-services-consortiums--256c866a88) — RFA; Closed; due 2026-08-28; $5.0M
- [Adopt Shared Services Consortiums (Arizona RHTP YH27-0025)](https://www.ruralcarejourney.com/opportunities/adopt-shared-services-consortiums-arizona-rhtp-yh27-0025--bbee103b94) — GRANT; Closed; due 2026-08-28
- [AHCCCS Rural Health Innovative Care Pilot Program RFGA](https://www.ruralcarejourney.com/opportunities/ahcccs-rural-health-innovative-care-pilot-program-rfga--07983f3faa) — RFA; Closed; due 2026-08-21
- [AZRHTP - Technical Assistance: Operational & Fiscal Performance](https://www.ruralcarejourney.com/opportunities/azrhtp-technical-assistance-operational-fiscal-performance--6cb0ae3e5e) — RFA; Closed; due 2026-08-21
- [Arizona RHTP: Medical Diagnostic Equipment and Technology, including EHR Upgrades & Data Sharing Initiative](https://www.ruralcarejourney.com/opportunities/arizona-rhtp-medical-diagnostic-equipment-and-technology-including-ehr-upgrades--ec28820ca9) — GRANT; Closed; due 2026-08-21
- [Arizona RHTP: Telehealth Digital Transformation, Adoption, & Care Coordination Grant](https://www.ruralcarejourney.com/opportunities/arizona-rhtp-telehealth-digital-transformation-adoption-care-coordination-grant--d042386bcb) — GRANT; Closed; due 2026-08-14
- [AHCCCS Opioid Antagonist Distribution Initiative RFGA](https://www.ruralcarejourney.com/opportunities/ahcccs-opioid-antagonist-distribution-initiative-rfga--80ca8c6765) — RFA; Closed; due 2026-08-07
- [Opioid Antagonist Distribution Initiative (AZRHTP)](https://www.ruralcarejourney.com/opportunities/opioid-antagonist-distribution-initiative-azrhtp--7564410dab) — GRANT; Closed; due 2026-08-07; $1.5M
- [Request for Information — Rural Health Transformation Program (RHTP)](https://www.ruralcarejourney.com/opportunities/request-for-information-rural-health-transformation-program-rhtp--050628ebec) — RFI; Closed; due 2025-09-30
- [Arizona Federal RHTP Award: Year 1 (FY 2026)](https://www.ruralcarejourney.com/opportunities/arizona-federal-rhtp-award-year-1-fy-2026--a25ff62415) — AWARD; Closed; $167.0M
- [Arizona Federal RHTP Award: Year 2 (FY 2027)](https://www.ruralcarejourney.com/opportunities/arizona-federal-rhtp-award-year-2-fy-2027--647db84c45) — AWARD; Closed; $165.0M

## Largest recorded awards

- Chronic Disease Prevention & Management — $12.0M (FY2026)

## Official sources RCJ monitors

- [AZ AHCCCS RFGA: Telehealth Digital Transformation (Euna Grants)](https://gn.ecivis.com/GO/gn_redir/T/idh9xubtzd6d)
- [AZ CRH Rural Health News](https://crh.arizona.edu/news)
- [AZ CRH Programs Overview](https://crh.arizona.edu/azcrh-programs/azcrh-programs-overview)
- [AZ State Office of Rural Health (AzSORH)](https://crh.arizona.edu/programs/sorh)
- [AZ AHCCCS RHTP Launch Announcement](https://www.azahcccs.gov/shared/News/GeneralNews/RHTP_Launch.html)
- [AZ RHTP Grants — AHCCCS](https://www.azahcccs.gov/Resources/Grants/GrantsAdministration.html)
- [AZ RHTP - Upcoming RFGA Releases Notice](https://www.azahcccs.gov/shared/News/GeneralNews/UpcomingRFGA_Releases.html)
- [AZ AHCCCS Open Solicitations](https://www.azahcccs.gov/Resources/OversightOfHealthPlans/SolicitationsAndContracts/open.html)
- [AZ RHTP Primary](https://crh.arizona.edu/arizona-rural-health-transformation-program-toolkit)
- [AZ AHCCCS RFGA: Behavioral Health & SUD Expansion (Euna Grants)](https://gn.ecivis.com/GO/gn_redir/T/iyka3c9jbpfk)

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Source: Rural Care Journey (RCJ), https://www.ruralcarejourney.com/states/az — data as of 2026-11-12.
Cite the RCJ page for the summary and the linked official source for authoritative terms, deadlines, and amounts.