Rural Project Examples from FORHP Rural Health Network Development Planning Grant Program

Rural Arizona CHW Workforce Development Network (RAzCHOW)

Added March 2026

Need: To strengthen and grow capacity for the community health worker (CHW) workforce in rural Arizona.
Intervention: RAzCHOW is building rural workforce infrastructure through a coordinated network model that strengthens CHWs and the organizations that employ them.
Results: RAzCHOW has reported increased network capacity, trainings for CHWs, utilization of CHW services, and integration into healthcare teams and care coordination.

Updated/reviewed September 2025

Need: To improve sustainability and financial viability for rural healthcare providers throughout Indiana.
Intervention: A network of rural healthcare providers for Critical Access and other hospitals in Indiana that are dedicated to improving their ability to deliver efficient and high-quality healthcare for their rural residents.
Results: The network has been leveraged to increase access to resources, coordinate services, and improve and expand healthcare access.

Updated/reviewed December 2024

Need: To help ensure the viability of and improve quality at 9 rural, independent hospitals serving 11 Utah counties.
Intervention: A network organization was created to allow member hospitals to communicate, network, and undertake projects together.
Results: Members take advantage of cost savings, education, and networking opportunities through group projects and programs.