Wyoming published their RHT application portal this morning, Kansas opens Interfacility Transport Project Request for Applications
Updates from Louisiana, Maine, Utah, and Rhode Island
On Monday, July 6, 2026, we will publish our second quarterly data report of the year.
In this issue:
Legislation Watch: MO, NJ, CA
Louisiana posts updates on deadlines
Maine Advisory Committee meeting is today
Kansas opens Interfacility Transport Project Request for Applications
Utah publishes video of RHT webinar + slides
Rhode Island publishes “Rural Health Transformation Project Procurement and Transparency” info
Legislation Watch: MO, NJ, CA
Missouri — HB2011: The Fiscal Year 2027 Department of Social Services appropriations bill, funding the MO HealthNet Division that administers Missouri’s $216.3 million first-year Rural Health Transformation Program award — signed by Governor Mike Kehoe on June 30, 2026 as part of the $50.7 billion state budget and delivered to the Secretary of State. KFVS, June 30, 2026
New Jersey — A5327 / S2027: The Fiscal Year 2027 appropriations act, totaling $60,743,569,000 in State funds and $30,495,124,195 in federal funds and carrying New Jersey’s roughly $147 million Rural Health Transformation Program award administered by the Department of Health — passed both houses on June 30, 2026 (Assembly 58-20, Senate 26-14, with companion Senate Bill 2027 tabled in favor of the Assembly vehicle) and heads to Governor Mikie Sherrill.
California — AB109 / SB111: The Budget Act of 2026, which carries the appropriation authority for California’s $233.6 million first-year Rural Health Transformation Program award to the Department of Health Care Access and Information — signed by Governor Gavin Newsom on June 29, 2026 and chaptered as Chapter 19 and Chapter 21, Statutes of 2026.
Louisiana posts updates on deadlines
IMPORTANT DATES - BUDGET YEAR 1
Rural Collaborative Provider Models Program
Deadline to Submit Written Questions: Extended through Monday, July 6, 2026
Application Submission Deadline for Year 1 Funds: Wednesday, August 5, 2026
Rural Medicaid Alternative Payment Model Program
Deadline to Submit Written Questions: Tuesday, July 7, 2026
Application Submission Deadline for Year 1 Funds: Friday, August 7, 2026
Rural Health Transformation Program (RHTP) Telehealth Infrastructure for Rural Access Program
Application Submission Deadline for Year 1 Funds: July 10, 2026
Rural Health Transformation Program (RHTP) Rural Health Facilities Capital Improvement Program
Application Submission Deadline for Year 1 Funds: July 10, 2026
RHTP Webinar - July 2, 9 am -10 am Webinar
Maine Advisory Committee meeting is today
Maine’s Rural Health Transformation Program Advisory Committee brings together providers, community organizations, Tribal partners, employers, educators, and other partners to help guide program implementation. The Committee provides input on priorities, implementation strategies, and opportunities to strengthen rural health across Maine.
Next Advisory Committee Meeting*:
July 1 - 12:00-1:00pm
Join webinar*Members of the public are welcome to attend Advisory Committee meetings in listen-mode; public comment will not be taken.
Utah publishes video of RHT webinar + slides
The Utah Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) hosted an informational webinar about Utah’s FAST initiative 4.1: Value-Based Care funding opportunity on Monday 6/29 over Google Meet.
Topics covered:
Rural Health Transformation Program (RHTP) basics & background
Request for Grant Application (RFGA) overview for FAST 4.1: Value-Based Care
Application deadline: Wednesday, July 22, 2026 at 5:00 p.m. MT
Evaluation & award process
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