Utah RHTP Funding Opportunities
The Utah Rural Health Transformation Program (RHTP) will partner with organizations to help implement Utah’s approved initiatives and activities outlined in its Year 1 application. Please see the table below with upcoming and available funding opportunities.
The table will be updated on a regular basis. RHTP contact list members will be notified of new opportunities as they become available. If you would like to join our contact list for updates, email us at [email protected]. For specific questions related to open funding opportunities below, we recommend reaching out to the point of contact whose email address will be listed in the “Agency” column.
CMS Disclaimer: This Rural Health Transformation Program is supported by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) as part of a financial assistance award totaling $195,743,566.29 with 100 percent funded by CMS/HHS. The contents are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily represent the official views of, nor an endorsement, by CMS/HHS, or the U.S. Government.
| Status | Date | Description | Agency | Eligibility | Year 1 Award | Total Anticipated Award |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Forecasted | Estimated Open Date: May 4, 2026 Posted Date: March 9, 2026 | PATH 1.5, 1.G: Behavioral Health—Primary Care Integration Project overview: Funds will implement an integrated behavioral health and primary care model in rural sites using a stepped-care approach. Activities include providing intensive technical assistance to guide clinics in adopting screening, referral processes, and the principles of integrated care. Sites will be supported to implement projects focusing on measurement-based treatment, patient-centered teams, and population health management and as appropriate along the Comprehensive Health Integration (CHI)/Collaborative Care Model (CoCM) continuum. This work ensures the lowest necessary intervention is provided first, with care "stepped up" as outcomes are tracked, specifically targeting mild to moderate conditions and supporting dual-eligible beneficiaries. Estimated project start date: June 1, 2026 | Utah Department of Health and Human Services | Eligible applicants: A community healthcare provider or a local service agency may serve as the lead applicant. Applicants must demonstrate a collaboration with a minimum of three local service agencies, each serving unique primary populations. At least one participating provider must be a recognized safety net provider serving public assistance beneficiaries. | Up to $2,000,000.00 Anticipated awards: 3–6 | Up to $15,000,000.00 over 5 years* *Contingent upon the availability of appropriated funds. |
| Forecasted | Estimated Open Date: May 1–30, 2026 Posted Date: March 12, 2026 | RISE 2.2, 2.C: Rural Clinical Preceptor Stipend Program Project overview: This program recognizes current uncompensated preceptors and incentivizes new providers to train MD, DO, APRN, and PA students in rural Utah. To qualify for the stipend, preceptors must complete a minimum of 160 hours within the eligible time period, including direct instruction, training, and supervision, which may be aggregated across multiple students. Applications will be accepted up to twice annually. Estimated project start date: June 1, 2026 | Utah Department of Health and Human Services | Eligible applicants: Medical doctors (MD), Osteopathic doctors (DO), Advance practice registered nurses (APRN), or Physician assistants (PA) who are currently licensed in Utah and practice in a rural county. Applicants must be active preceptors or eligible to become preceptors for students in these professions. | Up to $200,000.00 MDs & DOs: Up to $10,000 annually APRNs & PAs: Up to $7,500 annually Anticipated stipends: 20–50 | Up to $1,000,000.00 over 5 years* *Contingent upon the availability of appropriated funds. |
| Forecasted | Estimated Open Date: May 1, 2026 Posted Date: March 18, 2026 | RISE 2.1, 2.A: GME Strategic Plan Project overview: This opportunity comprises the initial phase of Utah’s rural Graduate Medical Education (GME) expansion. The awardee will develop a comprehensive 10-year strategic plan to expand GME opportunities within rural Utah facilities, in partnership with local medical schools, health care systems, and facilities. Utilizing a collaborative stakeholder framework, the awardee will design a sustainable model for rural GME that ensures a reliable healthcare workforce pipeline. Estimated project start date: June 15, 2026 | Utah Department of Health and Human Services | Eligible applicants: Healthcare consultants and organizations with demonstrated expertise providing technical assistance on rural GME, knowledge of Utah’s rural health landscape, strategic planning, stakeholder engagement, state and federal reimbursement mechanisms, and Utah’s RISE initiative. | Up to $1,600,000.00 Anticipated awards: 1 | Up to $1,600,000.00 |