Alabama Rural Health Transformation Program – Workforce NOFO
Forecasted
The Alabama Rural Health Transformation Program funds innovative projects to recruit, train, and retain healthcare professionals in rural Alabama, supporting long-term workforce sustainability.
Funder: Alabama Department of Economic and Community Affairs
Due Dates (Anticipated): June 2027: Full application submission deadline | August 2027: Second-round application close deadline
Funding Amounts: ~$25 million total available per round; award size varies by project, period of performance typically through July 31 of the following year.
Summary: Supports recruitment, retention, and training of Alabama’s rural health workforce through competitive subawards for projects benefiting rural communities.
Key Information: No indirect or administrative costs allowed; incentives and education must be tied to a minimum five-year rural service commitment.
Description
The Alabama Rural Health Transformation Program, administered by the Alabama Department of Economic and Community Affairs (ADECA), is a multi-year initiative designed to strengthen and sustain the rural healthcare workforce across Alabama. The program funds innovative, practical projects focused on recruitment, retention, and training of healthcare professionals in rural settings. Eligible projects may include the expansion of graduate medical education, EMS workforce training, workforce education programs, and incentive-based recruitment—all requiring a minimum five-year rural service commitment from beneficiaries. The program aims for transformative, scalable solutions that deliver measurable benefits to rural communities and address critical workforce shortages, with an emphasis on long-term sustainability.
