NOFO For Rural Health Practice
This grant funds projects that establish, expand, or transform rural health clinics and services in Alabama to improve access, capacity, and care in underserved communities.
Funder: Alabama Department of Economic and Community Affairs
Due Dates: June 26, 2026 (Full application submission, 5:00 PM Central Time)
Funding Amounts: ~$6,935,000 total available; award size and number depend on application quality and scope; project period through July 31, 2027.
Summary: Supports the establishment, expansion, and transformation of rural health practices and clinics in Alabama to enhance access, capacity, and care delivery.
Key Information: No indirect or administrative costs allowed; projects must directly benefit rural Alabama.
Description
The Alabama Rural Health Practice Initiative, administered by the Alabama Department of Economic and Community Affairs (ADECA) under the Alabama Rural Health Transformation Program (ARHTP), provides competitive funding to support rural health clinics and related provider organizations in Alabama. The initiative targets the establishment, expansion, and strengthening of rural clinic capacity, workforce, and infrastructure to improve access to coordinated, patient-centered care in rural and underserved areas. Eligible activities include clinic creation or expansion, workforce recruitment and training, shared services implementation, telehealth and remote patient monitoring, and school-based dental or healthcare clinic partnerships. Projects must demonstrate direct benefit to rural Alabama communities, address local needs, and support sustainable, innovative rural health practice models.
