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Plan Georgia Rural Enhancement and Transformation of Health Program (GREAT Health)

1 distribution gate. 30 sub-initiatives. $218.9M in motion.

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$218.9M30 sub-initiatives · split in the Atlas
DCH
Dollar split, officers, and deadlines: in the Atlas. →

FY26 award

$218,862,170

Lead agency DCH
Co-leads DPH, DBHDD, GBHCW
Per rural resident $121
  • 126 rural counties
  • 1.82M rural pop.
  • 31 rural hospitals
  • 1 distribution gates
  • 30 sub-initiatives
Last verified 2026-06-13 (1d ago, fresh) sources published 2026-04-22 24 primary sources cited 0x7afec49e…cf271f provenance receipt
Preliminary

Georgia's award and rural demographics are verified against primary sources. The initiative budget is still under CMS review, so allocations are not yet final and are not shown. This page upgrades to the full money-flow breakdown the moment Georgia publishes its approved budget.

Key dates

When the money moves.

Program milestones and live funding-opportunity deadlines. Cited; refreshed as the calendar moves.

  1. milestone

    FY26 award announced

  2. upcoming

    Program period (FY26 to FY30)

The plan

6 initiatives. 30 sub-initiatives.

Initiative One: Transforming for a Sustainable Health System in Rural Georgia

Sub-initiative Gate Categories 5Y
AHEAD Model Preparation and Implementation Georgia's Rural Health Transformation funding area. Full scope, lead implementer, and timing in the Atlas. RFA in design LEAD under review Y1 $56.75M

Initiative Two: Strengthening the Continuum of Care in Rural Georgia

Sub-initiative Gate Categories 5Y
Georgia Newborn Screening Program Georgia's Rural Health Transformation funding area. Full scope, lead implementer, and timing in the Atlas. RFA in design LEAD under review Y1 $2.00M
Inter-Hospital Transportation Georgia's Rural Health Transformation funding area. Full scope, lead implementer, and timing in the Atlas. RFA in design LEAD under review Y1 $2.10M
Support for Acquired Brain Injury (ABI) Survivors Georgia's Rural Health Transformation funding area. Full scope, lead implementer, and timing in the Atlas. RFA in design LEAD under review Y1 $257,000
Transportation to Treatment Pilot for Mental Health Crisis Georgia's Rural Health Transformation funding area. Full scope, lead implementer, and timing in the Atlas. RFA in design LEAD under review Y1 $750,000
Building Bridges (School-Based Health Care Services Infrastructure) Georgia's Rural Health Transformation funding area. Full scope, lead implementer, and timing in the Atlas. RFA in design LEAD under review Y1 $5.00M
Emergency Preparedness - Shelter-in-Place Georgia's Rural Health Transformation funding area. Full scope, lead implementer, and timing in the Atlas. RFA in design LEAD under review Y1 $3.00M
Regional Nursing Home Transportation Enhancement Georgia's Rural Health Transformation funding area. Full scope, lead implementer, and timing in the Atlas. RFA in design LEAD under review Y1 $1.50M
Rural Provider Nutrition Training for Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) Georgia's Rural Health Transformation funding area. Full scope, lead implementer, and timing in the Atlas. RFA in design LEAD under review Y1 $107,250
Planning for Healthy Babies: Nutrition & Weight Management Eligibility Category Georgia's Rural Health Transformation funding area. Full scope, lead implementer, and timing in the Atlas. RFA in design LEAD under review Y1 $500,000

Initiative Three: Connecting to Care to Improve Healthcare Access in Rural Georgia

Sub-initiative Gate Categories 5Y
Care to Consumer - Point of Care Telepods & Mobile Clinics Georgia's Rural Health Transformation funding area. Full scope, lead implementer, and timing in the Atlas. Applications open LEAD under review Y1 $7.37M
Telehealth Multi-Hub Model Georgia's Rural Health Transformation funding area. Full scope, lead implementer, and timing in the Atlas. RFA in design LEAD under review Y1 $10.00M
Rural Stabilization Grants (RSG) Georgia's Rural Health Transformation funding area. Full scope, lead implementer, and timing in the Atlas. RFA in design LEAD under review Y1 $9.54M
Strengthening Perinatal Systems of Care Georgia's Rural Health Transformation funding area. Full scope, lead implementer, and timing in the Atlas. RFA in design LEAD under review Y1 $3.61M
Public Health Telehealth Infrastructure Georgia's Rural Health Transformation funding area. Full scope, lead implementer, and timing in the Atlas. RFA in design LEAD under review Y1 $1.50M
Rural Telepsychiatry: Consultations and Primary Care Provider Training Georgia's Rural Health Transformation funding area. Full scope, lead implementer, and timing in the Atlas. RFA in design LEAD under review Y1 $2.95M

Initiative Four: Growing a Highly Skilled Healthcare Workforce in Rural Georgia

Sub-initiative Gate Categories 5Y
Rural Provider Workforce & GME Enhancements Georgia's Rural Health Transformation funding area. Full scope, lead implementer, and timing in the Atlas. RFA in design LEAD under review Y1 $21.60M
Nursing Care Improvements Georgia's Rural Health Transformation funding area. Full scope, lead implementer, and timing in the Atlas. RFA in design LEAD under review Y1 $5.32M
Telehealth Mentoring for Dementia Georgia's Rural Health Transformation funding area. Full scope, lead implementer, and timing in the Atlas. RFA in design LEAD under review Y1 $2.01M
Area Health Education Centers (AHEC) Training & Housing Georgia's Rural Health Transformation funding area. Full scope, lead implementer, and timing in the Atlas. RFA in design LEAD under review Y1 $133,000
Emergency Services Scholarships Georgia's Rural Health Transformation funding area. Full scope, lead implementer, and timing in the Atlas. RFA in design LEAD under review Y1 $7.82M

Initiative Five: Leveraging Technology for Healthcare Innovations in Rural Georgia

Sub-initiative Gate Categories 5Y
Cybersecurity Enhancements Georgia's Rural Health Transformation funding area. Full scope, lead implementer, and timing in the Atlas. RFA in design LEAD under review Y1 $4.60M
ARCHER Tech Catalyst Fund Georgia's Rural Health Transformation funding area. Full scope, lead implementer, and timing in the Atlas. RFA in design LEAD under review Y1 $9.00M
EMR Enhancements Georgia's Rural Health Transformation funding area. Full scope, lead implementer, and timing in the Atlas. RFA in design LEAD under review
Workforce Retention Technology (Surgical Robotics) Georgia's Rural Health Transformation funding area. Full scope, lead implementer, and timing in the Atlas. RFA in design LEAD under review Y1 $2.00M
Eligibility System Enhancements Georgia's Rural Health Transformation funding area. Full scope, lead implementer, and timing in the Atlas. RFA in design LEAD under review Y1 $20.00M
Consumer Engagement Enhancements Georgia's Rural Health Transformation funding area. Full scope, lead implementer, and timing in the Atlas. RFA in design LEAD under review Y1 $10.20M
Behavioral Health State Assessment of Technology (BHSAT) Georgia's Rural Health Transformation funding area. Full scope, lead implementer, and timing in the Atlas. RFA in design LEAD under review Y1 $5.00M
EMS Treat-versus-Transport (TvT) Georgia's Rural Health Transformation funding area. Full scope, lead implementer, and timing in the Atlas. RFA in design LEAD under review Y1 $4.15M

Administration

Sub-initiative Gate Categories 5Y
Administration Georgia's Rural Health Transformation funding area. Full scope, lead implementer, and timing in the Atlas. Gate not yet stood up LEAD under review

Primary documents

1 state-published documents tracked.

The freshness engine watches every primary document Georgia has published and fires a capture event when a new one drops or an existing one changes. Newest indexed shown below; the full directory with direct links and change history unlocks with the Atlas.

Newest indexed press release 2026-04-22

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People to know

Who decides where the money goes.

Officials current as of Q2 2026. Top 3 shown at no charge; full directory unlocked with Pro.

  • Rural Health Transformation Program Office

    As of Q2 2026

    Program administration Georgia Department of Community Health

  • Brian P. Kemp

    As of Q2 2026

    Governor State of Georgia

  • Dean Burke , MD

    As of Q2 2026

    Commissioner, Georgia Department of Community Health (named and quoted in award coverage) Georgia Department of Community Health

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Procurement portals

Where to bid.

Frequently asked

Georgia RHTP, answered.

Direct answers to the questions vendors, hospitals, and policymakers most often ask about Georgia's Rural Health Transformation Program funding. Cited against primary sources.

Who administers Georgia's RHTP funding?

Georgia Department of Community Health is the lead agency. Georgia's plan organizes the funding across 6 initiatives. The named administering agency for each sub-initiative, the lead implementers, and the routing path are detailed in the Atlas.