ALABAMA
Rural Health Transformation Program

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high-quality care close to home

Alabama has secured $203 million for the first budget period of a five-year grant through the Rural Health Transformation (RHT) Program, part of a historic $50 billion federal investment authorized by the One Big Beautiful Bill Act.

Alabama’s RHT Program prioritizes transformation and sustainability, using targeted investments to enable new models of care and workforce pipelines to serve rural citizens. The program’s goal is providing healthcare transformation through healthier populations, stronger workforce and local economic resilience.

What happens next?

Timely distribution of funding, per the guidance set by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, is our top priority. Once the appropriate paths for programs are defined, funding opportunities will be posted on this site.

The following initiatives are being targeted to begin the work of transforming Alabama's rural healthcare systems.

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Cancer Digital Regionalization

Strengthening cancer care coordination through connected providers, specialty access, and digital care networks that help patients receive care closer to home.

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EMS Trauma & Stroke Initiative

Improving emergency response systems for trauma and stroke patients through faster assessment, treatment, and care coordination.

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EMS Treat-in-Place Initiative

Supporting innovative EMS models that allow qualified providers to treat appropriate patients on-site while reducing unnecessary hospital transports.

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Maternal & Fetal Health

Improving maternal and infant outcomes through expanded prenatal care access, specialty consultation, and coordinated support services.

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Simulation Training

Advancing workforce development through realistic clinical simulation training that enhances provider preparedness and strengthens rural healthcare capacity.

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Previous program initiatives

The following initiatives are currently closed and are not accepting applications at this time:

Collaborative EHR, IT & Cybersecurity Initiative
Rural Health Initiative
Rural Workforce Initiative
Mental Health Initiative
Rural Health Practice Initiative

For future funding opportunities and program updates, please continue checking this website or sign up to receive email notifications by completing the Contact Us form below.

Projected Initiative Rollout Timeline

Projected Initiative Rollout Timeline
Initiative	NOFO Release	Application Window
Cancer Digital Regionalization	Released	July 17 - August 7 at 5 PM CST
EMS Trauma & Stroke Initiative	Released	July 17 - August 7 at 5 PM CST
EMS Treat-in-Place Initiative	Released	July 17 - August 7 at 5 PM CST
Maternal & Fetal Health	Released	July 17 - August 7 at 5 PM CST
Simulation Training	Released	July 17 - August 7 at 5 PM CST

Contact Us

Looking for more information on the Alabama Rural Health Transformation program? Reach out to our program managers by submitting the form below.

ALABAMA Rural Health Transformation Program