NOFO For EHR IT and Cybersecurity Initiative
Funds projects to modernize electronic health records and strengthen cybersecurity for rural Alabama health providers as part of a statewide rural health transformation effort.
Funder: Alabama Department of Economic and Community Affairs
Due Dates: June 26, 2026 (Full application, 5:00 PM Central Time)
Funding Amounts: ~$31.6 million total available; award size and number vary by project and category; period of performance through July 31, 2027.
Summary: Supports rural Alabama health providers and partners in modernizing EHR systems and enhancing cybersecurity as part of statewide rural health transformation.
Key Information: No administrative or indirect costs allowed; projects must directly benefit rural Alabama; no cost share/match required.
Description
This funding opportunity, part of the Alabama Rural Health Transformation Program (ARHTP), is focused on advancing electronic health record (EHR) information technology and cybersecurity for rural health providers in Alabama. The initiative aims to strengthen rural health infrastructure by supporting projects that modernize EHR systems, enhance cybersecurity protections, and foster interoperable data sharing across rural providers. The program is designed to facilitate long-term transformation and sustainability in Alabama's rural health system through strategic investments in technology, workforce, and coordinated care models.
