Alabama Rural Health Transformation Program – Health NOFO
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The Alabama Rural Health Transformation Program funds projects to modernize rural healthcare and improve health outcomes, 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) | August 2027 (second round)
Funding Amounts: Over $200M total program funding; individual award size varies by project and initiative, typically 1-year awards with annual reapplication required.
Summary: Supports projects that transform rural health systems, services, and infrastructure in Alabama to improve access and outcomes.
Key Information: No indirect/administrative costs allowed; projects must directly benefit rural Alabama.
Description
The Alabama Rural Health Transformation Program (ARHTP), administered by the Alabama Department of Economic and Community Affairs (ADECA), is a statewide initiative aimed at revitalizing and modernizing rural healthcare systems across Alabama. The program funds projects that expand healthcare access, modernize infrastructure, strengthen provider networks, and improve health outcomes in rural communities. Supported by substantial federal funding from CMS, ARHTP covers a broad range of activities, including telehealth expansion, service delivery improvements, workforce recruitment and training, non-emergency transportation solutions, and the creation of shared-service networks. The overarching goal is to ensure sustainable, high-quality care for rural Alabamians and to build local health system resilience for the future.
