Alabama Rural Health Transformation Program
Funds projects to expand and modernize rural health clinics in Alabama, supporting workforce development, telehealth, and innovative care models to improve access and quality of care in underserved communities.
Funder: Alabama Department of Economic and Community Affairs
Due Dates: June 26, 2026 (Full application deadline, 5:00 PM Central Time)
Funding Amounts: Approximately $6,935,000 total available for this NOFO; individual award sizes will vary based on project scope and quality.
Summary: Supports rural health clinics and provider organizations in Alabama to expand and modernize clinic capacity, workforce, and care delivery through competitive subawards.
Description
The Alabama Rural Health Practice Initiative, part of the Alabama Rural Health Transformation Program (ARHTP), provides competitive funding to support the establishment, expansion, and strengthening of rural health clinic capacity in underserved areas of Alabama. Administered by the Alabama Department of Economic and Community Affairs (ADECA), this initiative aims to improve access to coordinated, patient-centered healthcare services, bolster workforce capacity, and promote innovative care models such as telehealth and school-based clinics. Projects must directly benefit rural Alabama communities and can include clinic expansion, workforce recruitment and training, shared services, telehealth deployment, and school-based health partnerships.
