South Dakota

South Dakota's Rural Health Transformation Program has multiple coordinated RFPs focused on digital health modernization, workforce development, chronic disease and behavioral health, and sustainable payment models. Funding is allocated through several grant opportunities with varying first year budget amounts. Year 2 funding preparations are underway with applications accepted via the program website. Event schedule: - CHW/CHR training cohort selection deadline - 09/04/2026 - Grant Program application deadline - 09/28/2026

The South Dakota Rural Workforce Network Grant, funded by HRSA, invests over $1.15 million to support sustainable healthcare workforce pipelines statewide. It builds recruitment, training, and partnerships to address rural workforce shortages. The initiative targets vital support roles such as CNAs, medical assistants, and lab technicians. Key contacts: Lindsay Stroman

South Dakota has announced the first and second rounds of its Rural Health Transformation Program RFPs for 2026, signaling the implementation phase of the state's RHTP efforts. This expands opportunities for rural hospitals to participate in care delivery and payment transformation projects. Application instructions direct potential applicants to the state procurement portal. Event schedule: - First Round of Rural Health Transformation Requests for Proposals announced - 02/25/2026 - Second Round of Rural Health Transformation Requests for Proposals announced - 03/03/2026

OpenSD itemized 13 South Dakota RHTP contracts and grants totaling $5.62M.

South Dakota secured $189.4 million federal funding for FY 2026 under the Rural Health Transformation Program. The state awarded $31.5 million in Rural Strong grants to accelerate digital health modernization and improve healthcare access and quality in rural areas. Key contacts: Melissa Magstadt; DOH.info@state.sd.us; DOHmedia@state.sd.us Event schedule: - Announcement of $90 million award - 08/19/2026 - Announcement of $31.5 million Rural Strong grants - 07/23/2026 - Announcement of securing $189.4 million federal funding - 12/29/2025

The initiative has launched its first round of Requests for Proposals (RFPs) targeting digital health modernization, Medicaid primary care transformation, cross-agency project management, chronic disease management, caregiver support, community health worker workforce expansion, and chronic disease self-management programming. These efforts aim to improve access to care, enhance health technology, and ensure long-term sustainability for rural communities. Event schedule: - First Round of Rural Health Transformation RFPs Released - 02/25/2026 - South Dakota

South Dakota has awarded contracts to three management organizations to accelerate the Rural Health Transformation initiative. These awards focus on digital health modernization, chronic disease management, and Medicaid provider quality. The efforts mark transition from planning to implementation, supporting a stronger and more sustainable rural health system. Key contacts: Tia Kafka DOHMedia@state.sd.us Event schedule: - Press release announcement - 05/21/2026 - Pierre, SD

This announcement highlights the South Dakota Association of Healthcare Organizations' central RHTP Resource Hub. It includes direct links to the state's RHTP website, member guidance, webinars, and recent updates such as the EMS RFP addendum clarifying contract dates. Event schedule: - Announcement posted - July 17, 2026 - https://sdaho.org/rural-health-transformation-project-resources/

South Dakota secured $189.4 million in federal funding for the first year of the Rural Health Transformation Project, with a major focus on maternal and infant health in rural and Tribal areas. The state is launching health hubs to address disparities and improve care, including expanding doula services, care coordination, and community support networks. Data reveal a disproportionate burden of poor outcomes among American Indian women and infants, and over half of state counties are maternity care deserts, underscoring the urgency of program goals. Key contacts: Katelyn Strasser; Laurel Rick; Shelby Kommes; Beth Walstrom Event schedule: - Full MIH Task Force in-person meeting - 2026-09-28 - South Dakota - Launch - 2026-09-01 - South Dakota - Monitor - 2026-09-01 - South Dakota - Review - 2026-11-01 - South Dakota - Review - 2027-04-01 - South Dakota - Listen - 2027-05-01 - South Dakota - Listen - 2027-06-30 - South Dakota - Complete first annual evaluation - 2026-12-01 - South Dakota

South Dakota's PACT initiative establishes a new Medicaid primary care payment and quality incentive model, with $62.7M in grant funding for infrastructure, care management, and technology. The program aims to sustain rural primary care practices by shifting to value-based prospective payments, focusing on prevention, population health, and provider team support. Implementation runs from 2026-2030, beginning with planning and launching statewide in 2028.

This initiative aims to modernize rural health IT infrastructure in South Dakota through funding for EHR adoption, telehealth integration, and operational resilience. It includes launching innovation centers and a health data atlas to improve care coordination and public data access.

South Dakota’s RHTP plan includes ten major initiatives supporting rural hospital and Medicaid transformation, covering workforce, health IT, payment models, chronic disease, maternal health, EMS, and behavioral health. Several contracts have been awarded and initiatives launched, with measurable progress in CHW training and maternal health hub contracts. Other initiatives are at the early implementation stage, focusing on governance, project planning, and metric development. Event schedule: - CHW Training Launch - 08/31/2026 - CT - South Dakota technical colleges - Guidehouse Maternal Health Kickoff - 06/01/2026 - CT - South Dakota - Presidential Fitness Test Legislation - 2027-01-01 - South Dakota Legislative Session - Release of Rural Health Transformation Funding Opportunities - 2026-02-01 - South Dakota - House Bill 1146 Passage (PA Compact Membership) - 2026-01-01 - South Dakota

This initiative focuses on expanding evidence-based chronic disease management programs in rural South Dakota, including funding for rural healthcare providers and caregiver support. It aims to improve health outcomes through sustainable community-based interventions and enhanced care coordination.

South Dakota's EMS initiative targets the development of EMS Hubs to improve coverage and response times, expands workforce training, and integrates advanced technology including telemedicine. The program aims to enhance rural emergency response sustainability and coordination statewide.

The program includes solicitations such as the Rural Health Data Atlas for informatics services and initiatives addressing recruitment and retention for a sustainable rural healthcare workforce. These efforts aim to enhance data infrastructure and workforce stability in South Dakota's critical access hospitals and rural communities. Event schedule: - 26RFP-27-09RHT-025 Rural Health Data Atlas-Informatics Services , 2026, 06:51 PM UTC 2 days left Sep 28, 2026, 10:00 PM UTC Invitation Only Ready for Responses - Sep 14 - 04:50 PM - 26IFB19956 Traffic Control Devices Annual , 2026, 04:50 PM UTC 3 days left Sep 29, 2026, 07:00 PM UTC Invitation Only Ready for Responses - Sep 24 - 01:35 PM - 26RFP092926 Sourcewell Unified Communications and Contact Center Solutions , 2026, 01:35 PM UTC 3 days left Sep 29, 2026, 08:30 PM UTC Invitation Only Ready for Responses - Aug 11 - 01:01 PM - keyboard_arrow_leftkeybo... - 26RFP-27-09RHT-026 Rural Health-Medicaid Primary Accountable Care Transformation (PACT) , 2026, 01:01 PM UTC 7 days left Oct 3, 2026, 04:59 AM UTC Invitation Only Ready for Responses - Sep 25 - 06:27 PM - keyboard_arr... - 26SOI19964 A&E Services, Residential Life & Dining Services Master Plan-SDSU , 2026, 06:27 PM UTC 12 days left Oct 8, 2026, 08:00 PM UTC Invitation Only Ready for Responses - Sep 9 - 03:58 PM - keyboard_arrow_leftkeyb... - 26RFP100826 Sourcewell Portable Construction Eqp. w/ Accessories & Attachments , 2026, 03:58 PM UTC 12 days left Oct 8, 2026, 08:30 PM UTC Invitation Only Ready for Responses - Aug 20 - 01:24 PM - keyboard_arrow_leftk... - 26RFP19958 Scheduled Fire & Emergency Alarm Monitoring Service Contract , 2026, 01:24 PM UTC 13 days left Oct 9, 2026, 11:00 PM UTC Invitation Only Ready for Responses - Sep 11 - keyboard_arrow_leftkeyboard_arrow_left

This document walks providers and stakeholders through the steps needed to access current RHTP funding opportunities in South Dakota via the state's Open SD portal. It explains how to search for relevant RFPs, reviews key proposal requirements, deadlines, and outlines the evaluation process. No funding amounts, recipients, or award announcements are included. Key contacts: info@sdaho.org

Event schedule: - 26RFP19914 Cleaning and Care of Interstate Rest Area-Spearfish, SD , 2026, 01:32 PM UTC 0 days left Sep 21, 2026, 08:00 PM UTC Invitation Only Ready for Responses - Aug 17 - 01:37 PM - 26RFP19915 Cleaning and Care of Interstate Rest Area-Wasta, SD , 2026, 01:37 PM UTC 0 days left Sep 21, 2026, 08:00 PM UTC Invitation Only Ready for Responses - Aug 17 - 01:47 PM - 26RFP19916 Cleaning and Care of Interstate Rest Area-Belvidere, SD , 2026, 01:47 PM UTC 0 days left Sep 21, 2026, 08:00 PM UTC Invitation Only Ready for Responses - Aug 17 - 01:51 PM - keyboard_arrow_leftkeyboard_arro... - 26RFP19917 Cleaning and Care of Interstate Rest Area-Presho, SD , 2026, 01:51 PM UTC 0 days left Sep 21, 2026, 08:00 PM UTC Invitation Only Ready for Responses - Aug 17 - 01:55 PM - keyboard_arrow_leftkeyboard_arrow_left - 26RFP19918 Cleaning and Care of Interstate Rest Area-Chamberlain, SD , 2026, 01:55 PM UTC 0 days left Sep 21, 2026, 08:00 PM UTC Invitation Only Ready for Responses - Aug 17 - 02:00 PM - keyboard_arrow_leftkeyboard_ar... - 26RFP19919 Cleaning and Care of Interstate Rest Area-White Lake, SD , 2026, 02:00 PM UTC 0 days left Sep 21, 2026, 08:00 PM UTC Invitation Only Ready for Responses - Aug 17 - 02:04 PM - keyboard_arrow_leftkeyboard_arr... - 26RFP19920 Cleaning and Care of Interstate Rest Area-Salem, SD , 2026, 02:04 PM UTC 0 days left Sep 21, 2026, 08:00 PM UTC Invitation Only Ready for Responses - Aug 17 - keyboard_arrow_leftkeyboard_arrow_left