Virginia Rural Health Transformation Program (RHTP) Earn to Learn Initiative

The Virginia Department of Workforce Advancement, via Virginia Works, is issuing a grant opportunity to fund the Rural Health Transformation Earn‑to‑Learn initiative. The grant aims to strengthen the rural health workforce by supporting education, training, and employment pathways for residents of Virginia’s underserved areas. Eligible applicants may include educational institutions, community organizations, health providers, or consortia that can demonstrate capacity to deliver workforce development activities aligned with the program’s objectives. Funding details, eligibility criteria, and application requirements are outlined in the attached Request for Applications (RFA). • Targeted at entities that can deliver training, apprenticeships, or employment programs for rural health workers. • Grant funding is awarded by Virginia Works, a sub‑recipient of the Virginia Department of Medical Assistance Services. • Applications must be submitted by 16 October 2026; the solicitation is open now (posted 21 September 2026). • No pre‑bid meeting, site visit, or question‑submission deadline is indicated. • Primary contact listed as Princess Banks (no further contact details provided).