Key Details for First Rural Health Transformation Program Grant Opportunities
At midnight on May 1, 2026, the Department of Human Services will open applications for the first opportunity to receive Rural Health Transformation Program (RHTP) funding. $25M of grants will be awarded, with a $1M maximum per qualified hospital, healthcare provider, and rural health facility for equipment, supplies, renovations, or structural improvements.
Key Details:
- Application Dates: May, 1 2026 – June 1, 2026, or until the authorized funding cap has been met, whichever is sooner.
- Total Available Funding: $25 million
- Payment Amounts: $10,000 – $1,000,000
- Qualified Entities: Hospitals, healthcare providers, or rural health facilities within specific regions
To receive an RHTP payment, qualified entities must complete and submit the eligibility certification. The payment must stabilize or enhance rural health care access, promote rural well-being, and fall under one of the six initiatives in the Department’s federally approved RHTP application:
- Aging and Access;
- Behavioral Health;
- Emergency Medical Services (EMS) and Transportation;
- Maternal Health;
- Technology and Infrastructure; or
- Workforce
Please note, this RHTP payment is an initial opportunity. If you do not qualify for this RHTP payment and want to apply for funding for other purposes, a future opportunity may be a better fit.
See the PA Bulletin announcement here. Please contact RCPA COO Jim Sharp with any questions.
