Rural Health
News by Topic: Funding
Aug 28, 2026 - Various Virginia community-based organizations are among the first wave of grantees who will use Rural Health Transformation Fund (RHTF) money to hire and retain rural healthcare providers, invest in healthcare technologies, and strengthen the healthcare workforce in rural areas. Virginia received a total $189 million in RHTF money late last year.
Source: Virginia Mercury
Aug 27, 2026 - Highlights Rural Health Transformation Program (RHTP) funding in Ohio to connect pharmacies, Federally Qualified Health Centers, health systems, and other partners across the state through a health information exchange. The goal is to build a rural pharmacy network, expand clinical services in pharmacies, and conduct a pharmacy needs assessment across the state.
Source: Ohio Pharmacists Association
Aug 27, 2026 - Arkansas Governor Sarah Huckabee Sanders announced Rural Health Transformation Program (RHTP) funding of $55.7 million through the Telehealth, Health-Monitoring, and Response Innovation for Vital Expansion initiative and $93.6 million through the Promoting Access Coordination and Transformation priority. Arkansas is expected to receive approximately $1 billion in RHTP funding in the next five years.
Source: Office of Governor Sarah Huckabee Sanders
Aug 21, 2026 - Discusses recent federal and state policy measures supporting the community health worker workforce including the Rural Health Transformation Program, training and certification, and sustainable funding.
Source: Association of State and Territorial Health Officials
Aug 19, 2026 - Notice from the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) seeking comments on an information collection request titled "Voluntary Partner Survey on HRSA Customer Service—OMB No. 0906-0084—Revision." This information collection request will gather feedback about stakeholder experiences with HRSA programs, resources, training experiences, internal procedures, and other standard interactions between HRSA and stakeholders with the goal of improving federal government service delivery. Comments are due by October 19, 2026.
Source: Federal Register
Aug 19, 2026 - Notice of proposed rule from the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Rural Business-Cooperative Service (RBCS) and Rural Housing Service (RHS) proposing to rescind USDA Rural Development and RBCS regulations regarding construction and repairs. Among other things, the proposed rescissions are intended to reduce Federal regulation and duplication since local building codes and permitting systems already protect federal investments by ensuring structural integrity, safety, and compliance for construction and development. Comments are due by October 19, 2026.
Source: Federal Register
Aug 19, 2026 - Announces funding awarded for digital health modernization, cybersecurity, and enhanced interoperability in rural and underserved communities in South Dakota. The funding is part of the state's Rural Health Transformation Program allotment and comes in addition to other federal funding for increasing access to care and supporting the rural health workforce.
Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services
Aug 17, 2026 - New philanthropic funding has been allocated for a Wyoming program that will expand and enhance stroke care across the state. Discusses the impact of distance to care on stroke outcomes and highlights positive outcomes for similar programs in other states.
Source: Cap City News
Aug 13, 2026 - Announces $102 million in funding from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services to expand the Health Center Program. Notes that this program provides comprehensive primary care to 1 in 5 rural residents.
Source: U.S. Department of Health and Human Services
Aug 12, 2026 - Announces $23.7 million in funding from the U.S. Department of Agriculture for water infrastructure projects across rural Kentucky.
Source: U.S. Department of Agriculture