Small Rural Hospital Improvement Program
The SHIP grant funds small rural California hospitals to upgrade technology, improve quality reporting, and adopt value-based care models for better healthcare delivery and compliance.
Funder: California Department of Health Care Access and Information
Due Dates (Anticipated): January 2027 (Full application deadline, projected) | March 2027 (Work plan edits/corrections, projected) | April 2027 (Year-End Report, projected)
Funding Amounts: Estimated $13,528 per eligible hospital for one year; all approved applicants receive equal awards.
Summary: Supports small rural hospitals in California to improve quality reporting, care coordination, and financial processes through targeted investments.
Description
The Small Rural Hospital Improvement Program (SHIP) provides annual grants to small rural hospitals in California to help them implement delivery system changes, strengthen quality of care, and adapt to value-based payment models. Administered by the California Department of Health Care Access and Information (HCAI) via the California State Office of Rural Health, SHIP is federally funded by HRSA’s Federal Office of Rural Health Policy. Funds may be used for hardware, software, training, and activities that enhance data collection, quality reporting, participation in Accountable Care Organizations (ACOs), and hospital financial processes. The program aims to ensure that rural hospitals have the resources needed to maintain high standards of care and comply with federal quality initiatives.
