Alabama Rural Health Transformation Program: EHR IT & Cybersecurity Initiative
Forecasted
This grant funds the modernization of EHR systems and cybersecurity upgrades for rural Alabama healthcare providers, led by the Alabama Department of Economic and Community Affairs.
Funder: Alabama Department of Economic and Community Affairs
Due Dates (Anticipated): June 2027 (Full application deadline, projected)
Funding Amounts: ~$31.6 million total available; award size varies by project and category; period of performance typically through July of the following year.
Summary: Supports rural Alabama health providers in modernizing EHR systems and improving cybersecurity to strengthen statewide rural health infrastructure.
Key Information: No administrative/indirect costs allowed; projects must directly benefit rural Alabama; no cost share/match required.
Description
The Alabama Rural Health Transformation Program: EHR IT & Cybersecurity Initiative is a state-led, federally funded opportunity focused on modernizing electronic health record (EHR) systems and enhancing cybersecurity for rural health providers across Alabama. Administered by the Alabama Department of Economic and Community Affairs (ADECA), this initiative aims to strengthen the infrastructure of rural healthcare through investments in advanced EHR technology, improved data interoperability, and robust cybersecurity measures. The program is part of a broader multi-year transformation effort to drive sustainable, technology-enabled care and long-term resilience in Alabama's rural health system.
