A total of $25,000,000 in RHTP funding is available to stabilize or enhance rural health care access, promote rural well-being and fall under one of the following six initiatives in the DepartmentĒs federally approved RHTP application:
- Aging and Access
- Behavioral Health
- Emergency Medical Services (EMS) and Transportation
- Maternal Health
- Technology and Infrastructure
- Workforce
Qualified hospitals, health care providers, and rural health facilities are eligible for a payment for supplies, equipment, renovations, or structural improvements. Each entity is limited to one payment that may not exceed $1,000,000.
Please note that this payment is an initial funding opportunity. If you do not qualify for this RHTP payment, a future opportunity may be a better fit. Refer to the list of upcoming funding opportunities to for a preview of what to expect this year.