Description
The Commonwealth of Massachusetts Executive Office of Health and Human Services is issuing a Request for Applications (RFA) under the Rural Health Transformation Program (RHTP) – Rural Partners. The solicitation seeks qualified rural entities (hospitals, FQHCs, RHCs, community‑based organizations, nursing facilities, municipalities, EMS providers, and other rural‑located partners) to submit applications for a range of health‑system improvement activities, technical assistance, and direct grant funding. Activities span population‑health networks, mobile health units, telehealth expansion, workforce training, community chronic‑disease prevention, health‑information exchange, cybersecurity services, and capital modernization of rural health facilities. Funding is fully federal (CMS) with a total program allocation of $162 million, and individual awards may range from $75 k up to $2.5 million per project. Applications must be submitted electronically via COMMBUYS by 5 PM ET on 9 Nov 2026.
• Eligible applicants are rural‑located health facilities, providers, municipalities, and CBOs defined by the MA DPH rural definition.
• Multiple initiative areas are available; applicants select activities and provide detailed narratives (100‑500 words each) describing existing capacity, partnerships, and project plans.
• The RFA includes a suite of attachments (application form, validation form, evaluation criteria, rural definition list) and requires an electronic signature.