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HHS Region 10 · Idaho Department of Health & Welfare
Program Overview
Idaho's Rural Health Transformation Program is in its initial implementation phase under the Department of Health and Welfare, supported by broad stakeholder engagement and task force input. The program is structured around workforce development, innovative care models, technology and cybersecurity modernization, evidence-based interventions, and facility upgrades, with contracts and subgrants progressing through mid to late 2026 and full obligation of Year 1 funds by October 2026. Prioritized initiatives focus on rural provider capacity, maternal and behavioral health, and quality infrastructure improvements, guided by an organized plan tracking key strategic goals and initiatives. Current structured plan tracks 11 key initiatives and 9 strategic goals.
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County-level estimates averaged across Idaho — % of adults 18+ unless noted. Delta vs US county average shown in red/green.
pp = percentage points vs US county average
County Drilldown (44)
| County | Pop | Poverty | Uninsured |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ada County | 518,935 | 8.3% | 5.2% |
| Canyon County | 250,790 | 10.5% | 7.7% |
| Kootenai County | 181,996 | 9.0% | 5.6% |
| Bonneville County | 129,523 | 9.8% | 6.8% |
| Twin Falls County | 93,734 | 11.5% | 8.3% |
| Bannock County | 89,454 | 12.3% | 7.8% |
| Madison County | 54,618 | 24.5% | 12.9% |
| Bonner County | 51,049 | 11.1% | 7.0% |
| Bingham County | 49,664 | 11.7% | 8.5% |
| Nez Perce County | 42,697 | 12.2% | 8.3% |
| Latah County | 41,049 | 17.6% | 10.1% |
| Jefferson County | 33,154 | 9.7% | 7.6% |
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ID - 2026 - About the RHTP Grant
488,012 rural residents
Idaho has publicly posted and opened multiple RFPs and cooperative contract procurements for the Rural Health Transformation Program as of July-August 2026, including for Data Analytics and Outcomes Evaluation, Facility Technology Assessment, Cybersecurity Modernization, Facility Renovation Independent Verification, Third-Party Ladder Payments, and Project Management Support. Applications for several subgrants have opened and closed, with ongoing and upcoming opportunities for others. These active state-issued procurements continue the core program transition to implementation across key priority and infrastructure areas. As of August 2026, awards and contract procurements are moving forward to support rural healthcare projects statewide. State opportunities: 5 active (2 open, 2 upcoming, 1 closing soon, 9 past/closed), $2.0M listed funding. Key opportunities: Graduate Medical Education (GME) Expansion for Rural Idaho – FFY26; Idaho Crisis Intervention Training; Idaho Pediatric Psychiatry Access Line (PPAL). Strategy alignment: supports workforce, maternal health, telehealth priorities.
Idaho’s RHTP strategy remains a collaborative, milestone-driven program anchored by the Department of Health and Welfare, addressing rural health gaps through targeted facility, technology, and workforce modernization. Rigorous contract-based procurement, compliance, and independent verification continue as key features—recent contract postings and RFPs in 2026 reinforce ongoing commitment to data-driven outcomes measurement, cybersecurity modernization, and timely project management across rural health priorities. Formal community and tribal engagement processes are maintained for planning and implementation.
Model
State-led, milestone-driven rural health transformation integrating facility and cybersecurity modernization, digital health adoption, innovative care delivery, tiered workforce incentive and education pathways, targeted rural health interventions, cooperative and competitive contract procurement, and continuous, third-party outcomes evaluation.
Key Initiatives
Timeline: Application submitted 11/04/2025; award 12/29/2025; budget revision 01/30/2026; funding restriction lifted 02/11/2026; RFPs released May–July 2026; contracts executed Jul–Sep 2026; all Year 1 funds obligated by 10/30/2026.
Focus on perinatal quality collaboratives and OB readiness to improve maternal and child outcomes.
Significant focus on expanding behavioral health services and prevention in rural regions, including pediatric psychiatry access and crisis intervention training.
Includes facility renovation assessments and modernization of cybersecurity across rural health facilities.
ID - 2025 - Idaho Department of Health and Welfare RHTP Grant Proposal
Idaho RHTP federal application summary
ID - 2025 - Executive Department State of Idaho
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ID - 2026 - Idaho Department of Health & Welfare - Provider Information Portal (RHTP Grant Section)
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ID - 2026 - Gov. Little spotlights priorities in “Enduring Idaho” plan
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Idaho Department of Health and Welfare
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ID - 2026 - RHTP Funding Opportunity Overviews Issued: 7-24-26
Facility tech assessment solicitation
ID - 2026 - Funding Opportunities for RHT
Idaho funding opportunities page
ID - 2026 - RHTP Funding Opportunities - Current and Coming Up as of June 2026
Stakeholder call slides (timeline and award context)
Idaho Department of Health and Welfare
Due Aug 5, 2026
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ID - 2026 - RHTP Funding Opportunity Overviews Issued: 7-24-26
Facility renovation verification solicitation
Idaho Department of Health and Welfare
Due Jul 28, 2026
4 related documents
ID - 2026 - RHTP Funding Opportunity Overviews Issued: 7-24-26
Rural health needs assessment solicitation
| FY↓ | Awardee↕ | Amount↕ | Activity↕ | Source |
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| 2026 | Co-Imagine Health Maternal and Child Health Initiatives (Perinatal Quality Collaborative, OB Readiness) — awarded under the Maternal & Perinatal Health Lead Agencies RFA (Opportunity 86446bbe-5fbc-485e-9edf-58463910657b). Anticipated award start date Aug. 14, 2026. | Not disclosed | GRANT | Source ↗ |
Idaho has launched multiple RHTP infrastructure and operations funding opportunities across rural quality, IT, workforce, maternal, and behavioral health priorities. Awards will support data, project oversight, and targeted subgrants in 2026. Implementation emphasizes technology, outcomes measurement, and direct investments in rural provider capacity. Event schedule: - Awards Anticipated (various subgrants) - 07/29/2026 - Funding Announced - July 24, 2026
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Core Initiatives
Idaho received a $100 million initial RHTP award for rural health transformation, following a collaborative application coordinated with tribal, legislative, and public input. The program will focus on technology upgrades, workforce development, population health, infrastructure, and innovative care models. Subgrant RFPs are scheduled to be released Summer 2026 to channel funding to Idaho's rural health providers. Event schedule: - DHW application submitted - 11/04/2025 - Initial award received from CMS - 12/29/2025 - Budget revision submitted to CMS - 01/30/2026 - Non-contractual funding restriction lifted - 02/11/2026 - Posting of RFPs / Begin subgrant solicitations - May - June 2026 - Contracts and subgrants executed - July - September 2026 - All Year 1 funds obligated - 10/30/2026
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This opportunity seeks to strengthen cybersecurity infrastructure for Idaho's rural healthcare facilities. $2,000,000 in federal funds will support facility technology assessments and modernization efforts. Eligible participants include nonprofit organizations, public entities, and qualified cybersecurity vendors.
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Primary Idaho RFP for Rural Health Facility Renovation Independent Verification under FFY26 RHTP. Includes RHRFP2603 / IPRO RFP1364, issue date June 24, 2026, and proposal closing August 5, 2026.
Idaho DHW RFP RHRFP2601 / IPRO RFP1360 for Data Analytics and Outcomes Evaluation (RHTP). Issue date June 11, 2026. Pre-proposal registration June 22, 2026. Questions due June 30, 2026. Proposal closing July 28, 2026 5:00 PM MT.
The program offers a structured application process with required eligibility checks, an optional informational webinar, and regular opportunities for applicants to submit questions. Applicants must complete specific templates and certifications as part of the application, with all materials submitted by the stated deadline. Key contacts: IdahoRHTP@dhw.idaho.gov Event schedule: - Subgrant Application Deadline - June 17, 2026 - 5:00 PM MT
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Idaho's RHTP award funds five strategic initiatives spanning telehealth expansion, EMS, workforce development, population health, rural facility upgrades, and a Tribal health set-aside. Year 1 budget is ~$187M. Multiple subgrants/contracts planned. Event schedule: - Year 1 Start - 12/29/2025 - Year 1 End - 10/30/2026
This deck was prepared for a Rural Health Transformation Program lobbyist and stakeholder call held on June 29, 2026. It likely summarizes program updates, stakeholder engagement points, and key issues discussed relevant to rural health transformation. No funding or award details are explicitly documented. Event schedule: - Lobbyist and Stakeholder Call - 06/29/2026
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This is a summary or public document from Idaho's Rural Health Transformation Program intended to provide information discussed during the 6-15-26 lobbyist and stakeholder call. No specific awards, procurements, or guidance are detailed in this file.
This document appears to be a slide deck for a Rural Health Transformation Program lobbyist and stakeholder call held on July 13, 2026. No specific financial, award, or implementation details are present in the available text.
This FAQ document provides guidance for applicants to the RHTP Maternal & Child Health Initiatives obstetric readiness and IDPQC expansion competitions. It clarifies eligible activities, administrative cost limitations, and approaches to avoiding duplication of existing programs. Rural birthing hospitals and Critical Access Hospitals are central participants, with quality improvement for maternal and neonatal health as a core focus. Event schedule: - FAQ Publication Date - 06/25/2026
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Core Initiatives
Idaho's RHTP strategy focuses on five key initiatives including rural access through technology, innovative care models, workforce development, population-focused projects, and rural health infrastructure investments. CMS goals such as improving access, outcomes, and technology innovation guide these initiatives. Oversight mechanisms include detailed regular reporting to CMS and the Idaho Legislature. Key contacts: IdahoRHTP@dhw.idaho.gov Event schedule: - RHTP Goals Date - 9/22/2025 - Use of Funds Date - 9/22/2025
Governor Brad Little’s 2026-2027 budget address prioritizes rural health care access and workforce. The ENDURING IDAHO plan proposes investing nearly $1 billion in federal funds over five years to improve rural health care, including $150 million to strengthen the workforce pipeline and $1 million for graduate medical education. All allocations are budget proposals, not specific RHTP sub-awards.
Core Initiatives
The Idaho Governor issued an executive order establishing a Rural Health Taskforce to advise on the application of the RHTP in Idaho. The taskforce aims to coordinate rural health transformation and improve healthcare access and workforce in rural areas, leveraging federal RHTP funds.
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ID - 2026 - State Of Idaho The Department Of Health And Welfare
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ID - 2026 - Funding Opportunities for RHT
Idaho funding opportunities page
ID - 2026 - RHTP Funding Opportunities - Current and Coming Up as of June 2026
Stakeholder call slides (timeline and award context)
ID - 2026 - Data Analytics and Outcomes Evaluation - RHTP (RHRFP2601 / RFP1360)
Primary RFP file (RHRFP2601 / RFP1360)
ID - 2026 - RHTP Funding Opportunities - Current and Coming Up as of June 2026
Stakeholder call slides (timeline and award context)
ID - 2026 - Funding Opportunities for RHT
Idaho funding opportunities page
Idaho's Rural Health Transformation Program received nearly $186 million in CMS funding for its first year, launching five major initiatives aimed at advancing rural health technology, care models, workforce pipeline and retention, population health, and infrastructure. The strategy prioritizes telehealth, workforce incentives, EMS expansion, evidence-based population health interventions, and facility modernization. Competitive subgrant and procurement processes are being developed, with all Year 1 funds to be obligated by October 2026. Event schedule: - State application due - 12/31/2025 - Initial award received - 12/29/2025 - First annual report due - 08/30/2026
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The meetings captured extensive discussion of anticipated uses for Idaho’s Rural Health Transformation funding, with priority placed on infrastructure and workforce investments, EMS and health extender support, clinical rotations and education, telehealth expansion, and technology upgrades for rural providers. Special consideration was given to equitable tribal set-asides, limiting administrative expenses, and ensuring both robust reporting and flexibility within CMS requirements. The state is focused on scalable models, data-driven program evaluation, and sustainability without ongoing state costs. Event schedule: - Task Force Meeting - 10/28/2025 - 9:00 AM MT - ID State – presumed Boise or virtual - Task Force Meeting - 10/28/2025 - 1:00 PM MT - ID State – presumed Boise or virtual - Task Force Meeting - 10/29/2025 - MT - ID State – presumed Boise or virtual - Task Force Meeting - 10/30/2025 - 12:00 PM MT - ID State – presumed Boise or virtual - Tribal Initiative Proposal Deadline - 01/31/2026
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Idaho’s Rural Health Transformation Program is launching two Maternal and Child Health Initiatives aimed at improving obstetric readiness and perinatal quality through quality improvement, simulation training, and collaborative evaluation. Eligible applicants include tribal, nonprofit, higher education, and healthcare entities able to serve rural Idaho communities. Estimated awards for Year 1 are $1,000,000-$1,200,000 (OB Readiness) and $2,000,000-$2,400,000 (IDPQC), with a five-year project period. Application closes July 10, 2026. Key contacts: IdahoRHTP@dhw.idaho.gov Event schedule: - Application Deadline - 07/10/2026 - 5:00 PM MT - Email submissions to IdahoRHTP@dhw.idaho.gov - Anticipated Project Period (YR1) - 08/14/2026 – 09/30/2027
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Senate Bill 1125—Idaho Suicide and Mental Health Crisis Access Fund and 988 Hotline Implementation
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2021 State of the State and Budget Address
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Executive Order 2020-14
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Executive Order 2021-01
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2020 State of the State and Budget Address
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2019 State of the State and Budget Address
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