RHTP resource library.

A plain-language explainer of the CMS Rural Health Transformation Program: what it funds, who runs it, and how the $50 billion reaches rural providers.

Follow the path of Rural Health Transformation Program money from the federal cooperative agreement to state solicitations to the rural providers who deliver care.

The Rural Health Transformation Program's allowable use categories, prevention, provider payments, technology-driven solutions, and sustainable access, explained.

The Rural Health Transformation Program timeline, from the 2025 application window and December 2025 awards through the FY2026–FY2030 spending years.

How Rural Health Transformation Program first-year awards were sized across states, the equal-share plus rural-need formula, and the published range.

How the Rural Health Transformation Program compares to Flex, 340B, rural grants, and Medicaid, scale, structure, and what makes it unique.

Why chronic disease management is central to RHTP and how rural programs can use the funding to improve prevention and outcomes.

How rural is defined for Rural Health Transformation Program purposes and why the definition matters for eligibility and targeting.

Common Rural Health Transformation Program mistakes, from weak measurement to ignoring the FY2030 funding cliff, and how to avoid them.

A glossary of Rural Health Transformation Program terms, COAG, NOFO, allowable uses, sub-recipient, and more, in plain language.

How rural providers can use Rural Health Transformation Program funding for telehealth and remote care, and what makes a strong telehealth proposal.

How the Rural Health Transformation Program can support recruitment, retention, and training of the rural health workforce.

How critical access hospitals (CAHs) can benefit from Rural Health Transformation Program funding to stabilize and modernize services.

How rural health systems and hospitals can put RHTP funding to work, fundable program types, the allowable-use categories that fit, and how to engage with state dollars.

The outcome metrics rural health systems and hospitals should track to win and sustain RHTP funding, and why measurement is built into the program's design.

A practical RHTP readiness checklist for rural health systems and hospitals, the program design, partnerships, measurement, and sustainability you need before pursuing state funding.

The partnership strategy rural health systems and hospitals need for Rural Health Transformation Program funding, who to align with and how partnerships strengthen proposals.

Whether rural health systems and hospitals are eligible for Rural Health Transformation Program funding, and exactly how they access the dollars through their state.

The technology and digital solutions rural health systems and hospitals can fund through RHTP's consumer-facing, technology-driven allowable-use category.

A sustainability strategy for rural health systems and hospitals so RHTP-funded programs survive after federal funding ends in FY2030.

The concrete first step rural health systems and hospitals should take to pursue Rural Health Transformation Program funding through their state.

How rural community health centers and FQHCs can leverage Rural Health Transformation Program funding for prevention, access, and integration.

How safety-net providers and FQHCs can put RHTP funding to work, fundable program types, the allowable-use categories that fit, and how to engage with state dollars.

The outcome metrics safety-net providers and FQHCs should track to win and sustain RHTP funding, and why measurement is built into the program's design.

A practical RHTP readiness checklist for safety-net providers and FQHCs, the program design, partnerships, measurement, and sustainability you need before pursuing state funding.

The partnership strategy safety-net providers and FQHCs need for Rural Health Transformation Program funding, who to align with and how partnerships strengthen proposals.

Whether safety-net providers and FQHCs are eligible for Rural Health Transformation Program funding, and exactly how they access the dollars through their state.

The technology and digital solutions safety-net providers and FQHCs can fund through RHTP's consumer-facing, technology-driven allowable-use category.

A sustainability strategy for safety-net providers and FQHCs so RHTP-funded programs survive after federal funding ends in FY2030.

The concrete first step safety-net providers and FQHCs should take to pursue Rural Health Transformation Program funding through their state.

How behavioral health programs can put RHTP funding to work, fundable program types, the allowable-use categories that fit, and how to engage with state dollars.

The outcome metrics behavioral health programs should track to win and sustain RHTP funding, and why measurement is built into the program's design.

A practical RHTP readiness checklist for behavioral health programs, the program design, partnerships, measurement, and sustainability you need before pursuing state funding.

The partnership strategy behavioral health programs need for Rural Health Transformation Program funding, who to align with and how partnerships strengthen proposals.

Whether behavioral health programs are eligible for Rural Health Transformation Program funding, and exactly how they access the dollars through their state.

The technology and digital solutions behavioral health programs can fund through RHTP's consumer-facing, technology-driven allowable-use category.

A sustainability strategy for behavioral health programs so RHTP-funded programs survive after federal funding ends in FY2030.

The concrete first step behavioral health programs should take to pursue Rural Health Transformation Program funding through their state.

How substance use and recovery programs can put RHTP funding to work, fundable program types, the allowable-use categories that fit, and how to engage with state dollars.

The outcome metrics substance use and recovery programs should track to win and sustain RHTP funding, and why measurement is built into the program's design.

A practical RHTP readiness checklist for substance use and recovery programs, the program design, partnerships, measurement, and sustainability you need before pursuing state funding.

The partnership strategy substance use and recovery programs need for Rural Health Transformation Program funding, who to align with and how partnerships strengthen proposals.

Whether substance use and recovery programs are eligible for Rural Health Transformation Program funding, and exactly how they access the dollars through their state.

The technology and digital solutions substance use and recovery programs can fund through RHTP's consumer-facing, technology-driven allowable-use category.

A sustainability strategy for substance use and recovery programs so RHTP-funded programs survive after federal funding ends in FY2030.

The concrete first step substance use and recovery programs should take to pursue Rural Health Transformation Program funding through their state.

How maternal and family health programs can put RHTP funding to work, fundable program types, the allowable-use categories that fit, and how to engage with state dollars.

The outcome metrics maternal and family health programs should track to win and sustain RHTP funding, and why measurement is built into the program's design.

A practical RHTP readiness checklist for maternal and family health programs, the program design, partnerships, measurement, and sustainability you need before pursuing state funding.

The partnership strategy maternal and family health programs need for Rural Health Transformation Program funding, who to align with and how partnerships strengthen proposals.

Whether maternal and family health programs are eligible for Rural Health Transformation Program funding, and exactly how they access the dollars through their state.

The technology and digital solutions maternal and family health programs can fund through RHTP's consumer-facing, technology-driven allowable-use category.

A sustainability strategy for maternal and family health programs so RHTP-funded programs survive after federal funding ends in FY2030.

The concrete first step maternal and family health programs should take to pursue Rural Health Transformation Program funding through their state.

How accountable care organizations (ACOs) can put RHTP funding to work, fundable program types, the allowable-use categories that fit, and how to engage with state dollars.

The outcome metrics accountable care organizations (ACOs) should track to win and sustain RHTP funding, and why measurement is built into the program's design.

A practical RHTP readiness checklist for accountable care organizations (ACOs), the program design, partnerships, measurement, and sustainability you need before pursuing state funding.

The partnership strategy accountable care organizations (ACOs) need for Rural Health Transformation Program funding, who to align with and how partnerships strengthen proposals.

Whether accountable care organizations (ACOs) are eligible for Rural Health Transformation Program funding, and exactly how they access the dollars through their state.

The technology and digital solutions accountable care organizations (ACOs) can fund through RHTP's consumer-facing, technology-driven allowable-use category.

A sustainability strategy for accountable care organizations (ACOs) so RHTP-funded programs survive after federal funding ends in FY2030.

The concrete first step accountable care organizations (ACOs) should take to pursue Rural Health Transformation Program funding through their state.

How Rural Health Transformation Program initiatives intersect with Medicaid and managed care for rural populations.

How managed care organizations (MCOs) can put RHTP funding to work, fundable program types, the allowable-use categories that fit, and how to engage with state dollars.

The outcome metrics managed care organizations (MCOs) should track to win and sustain RHTP funding, and why measurement is built into the program's design.

A practical RHTP readiness checklist for managed care organizations (MCOs), the program design, partnerships, measurement, and sustainability you need before pursuing state funding.

The partnership strategy managed care organizations (MCOs) need for Rural Health Transformation Program funding, who to align with and how partnerships strengthen proposals.

Whether managed care organizations (MCOs) are eligible for Rural Health Transformation Program funding, and exactly how they access the dollars through their state.

The technology and digital solutions managed care organizations (MCOs) can fund through RHTP's consumer-facing, technology-driven allowable-use category.

A sustainability strategy for managed care organizations (MCOs) so RHTP-funded programs survive after federal funding ends in FY2030.

The concrete first step managed care organizations (MCOs) should take to pursue Rural Health Transformation Program funding through their state.

A practical guide to monitoring Rural Health Transformation Program solicitations, documents, and awards across all 50 states.

How technology vendors and service partners can put RHTP funding to work, fundable program types, the allowable-use categories that fit, and how to engage with state dollars.

The outcome metrics technology vendors and service partners should track to win and sustain RHTP funding, and why measurement is built into the program's design.

A practical RHTP readiness checklist for technology vendors and service partners, the program design, partnerships, measurement, and sustainability you need before pursuing state funding.

The partnership strategy technology vendors and service partners need for Rural Health Transformation Program funding, who to align with and how partnerships strengthen proposals.

Whether technology vendors and service partners are eligible for Rural Health Transformation Program funding, and exactly how they access the dollars through their state.

The technology and digital solutions technology vendors and service partners can fund through RHTP's consumer-facing, technology-driven allowable-use category.

A sustainability strategy for technology vendors and service partners so RHTP-funded programs survive after federal funding ends in FY2030.

The concrete first step technology vendors and service partners should take to pursue Rural Health Transformation Program funding through their state.

Why RHTP awards are cooperative agreements (COAGs) rather than grants, and what that means for state accountability and CMS involvement.

What CMS required in state Rural Health Transformation Program applications, including the transformation plan and use-of-funds strategy.

The data and reporting expectations that flow from CMS through states to RHTP sub-recipients, and how to prepare.

How state agencies administering RHTP can put RHTP funding to work, fundable program types, the allowable-use categories that fit, and how to engage with state dollars.

The outcome metrics state agencies administering RHTP should track to win and sustain RHTP funding, and why measurement is built into the program's design.

A practical RHTP readiness checklist for state agencies administering RHTP, the program design, partnerships, measurement, and sustainability you need before pursuing state funding.

The partnership strategy state agencies administering RHTP need for Rural Health Transformation Program funding, who to align with and how partnerships strengthen proposals.

Whether state agencies administering RHTP are eligible for Rural Health Transformation Program funding, and exactly how they access the dollars through their state.

The technology and digital solutions state agencies administering RHTP can fund through RHTP's consumer-facing, technology-driven allowable-use category.

A sustainability strategy for state agencies administering RHTP so RHTP-funded programs survive after federal funding ends in FY2030.

The concrete first step state agencies administering RHTP should take to pursue Rural Health Transformation Program funding through their state.

How to make the ROI and sustainability case for a Rural Health Transformation Program-funded program to states and partners.

How funders and investors in rural health can put RHTP funding to work, fundable program types, the allowable-use categories that fit, and how to engage with state dollars.

The outcome metrics funders and investors in rural health should track to win and sustain RHTP funding, and why measurement is built into the program's design.

A practical RHTP readiness checklist for funders and investors in rural health, the program design, partnerships, measurement, and sustainability you need before pursuing state funding.

The partnership strategy funders and investors in rural health need for Rural Health Transformation Program funding, who to align with and how partnerships strengthen proposals.

Whether funders and investors in rural health are eligible for Rural Health Transformation Program funding, and exactly how they access the dollars through their state.

The technology and digital solutions funders and investors in rural health can fund through RHTP's consumer-facing, technology-driven allowable-use category.

A sustainability strategy for funders and investors in rural health so RHTP-funded programs survive after federal funding ends in FY2030.

The concrete first step funders and investors in rural health should take to pursue Rural Health Transformation Program funding through their state.