Rightsizing Health Care Delivery Systems for the Future: Rural Federally Qualified Health Centers and Critical Access Hospitals
This grant funds technical assistance and assessments to help rural North Dakota health centers and hospitals modernize, optimize operations, and improve healthcare delivery and sustainability.
Funder: North Dakota Department of Health and Human Services
Due Dates (Anticipated): May 2027 (Full application deadline, projected)
Funding Amounts: ~$2.31M total available; typical award $40,000 per recipient; up to 42 awards; optional analytics tool for CAHs valued at $42,000 extra.
Summary: Supports rural ND FQHCs and CAHs with technical assistance and assessments to optimize services and ensure sustainable, high-quality rural health care.
Description
This grant provides competitive funding for rural Federally Qualified Health Centers (FQHCs) and Critical Access Hospitals (CAHs) in North Dakota to receive technical assistance and comprehensive financial and operational assessments. The program is designed to help these facilities align their services and infrastructure with current community needs, plan for rightsizing or licensure changes, and implement sustainable care models. Assistance includes compliance guidance, strategic planning, financial and productivity analysis, market share evaluation, and technology integration. For CAHs, an optional analytics tool is available to monitor productivity and financial indicators. The ultimate goal is to modernize rural health care delivery, improve access and outcomes, and support the long-term viability of rural health systems in North Dakota.
