Alabama Rural Health Transformation Program
The Alabama Rural Health Transformation Program funds projects to modernize healthcare, expand mental health, and develop the workforce in rural Alabama through technology and collaborative innovation.
Funder: Alabama Department of Economic and Community Affairs
Due Dates: June 26, 2026 (Full application submission deadline for ARHTP NOFOs)
Funding Amounts: Total program funding: approx. $203M (Year 1); individual initiatives range from $6.9M to $33.4M; see NOFOs for specific award pools.
Summary: Supports transformational projects to strengthen healthcare, workforce, and infrastructure in rural Alabama through multiple targeted initiatives.
Key Information: Applications must be submitted via the ARHTP portal by June 26, 2026, 5:00 PM CT.
Description
The Alabama Rural Health Transformation Program (ARHTP), administered by the Alabama Department of Economic and Community Affairs (ADECA), is a comprehensive, multi-year initiative funded by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) to address persistent health and infrastructure disparities in rural Alabama. The program offers competitive funding opportunities across several targeted initiatives, including EHR/IT modernization, workforce development, mental health expansion, rural health practice enhancement, and more. Each initiative is designed to improve access, quality, and sustainability of healthcare delivery in rural communities, with a strong emphasis on collaborative models, technology adoption, and long-term resilience.
