Alabama Rural Health Transformation Program
The Alabama Rural Health Transformation Program funds innovative projects to improve rural health systems, IT, workforce, and mental health services across Alabama through targeted, research-driven initiatives.
Funder: Alabama Department of Economic and Community Affairs
Due Dates (Anticipated): June 2027 (application submission deadline, projected)
Funding Amounts: Individual initiative budgets range from ~$6.9M to $60.9M; awards and durations vary by initiative and project scope.
Summary: Supports innovative projects to transform rural health systems, workforce, IT, and mental health services across Alabama through targeted initiatives.
Key Information: This is a forecasted opportunity; future NOFOs will specify initiative details and application instructions.
Description
The Alabama Rural Health Transformation Program (ARHTP), administered by the Alabama Department of Economic and Community Affairs (ADECA), is a comprehensive initiative designed to transform rural health systems throughout Alabama. The program funds a suite of targeted initiatives aimed at enhancing electronic health records and cybersecurity, improving rural health access, addressing workforce shortages, expanding mental health and behavioral health services, and strengthening rural health practices. Through a series of competitive Notices of Funding Opportunities (NOFOs), ARHTP supports innovative, sustainable projects and collaborations that advance rural health infrastructure, care delivery, and community well-being.
