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Plan Michigan Rural Health Transformation Program

1 distribution gate. 14 sub-initiatives. $173.1M in motion.

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$173.1M14 sub-initiatives · split in the Atlas

Dollar split, officers, and deadlines: in the Atlas. →

FY26 award

$173,128,201

Lead agency MDHHS

Per rural resident $104

75 rural counties
1.67M rural pop.
1 distribution gates
14 sub-initiatives

Last verified 2026-06-13 (1d ago, fresh) sources published 2026-05-22 10 primary sources cited 0xb3251bbb…df5c4d provenance receipt

Preliminary

Michigan'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 Michigan publishes its approved budget.

Key dates

When the money moves.

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

2025-12-29 milestone

FY26 award announced
2030-09-30 upcoming

Program period (FY26 to FY30)

The plan

7 initiatives. 14 sub-initiatives.

Transforming Rural Health Through Partnerships

Sub-initiative	Gate	Categories	5Y
Chronic Disease Collaborative Care Fund Michigan's Rural Health Transformation funding area. Full scope, lead implementer, and timing in the Atlas. RFA in design	LEAD		under review Y1 $15.00M
Collaborative Care Integration & Sustainability Fund Michigan's Rural Health Transformation funding area. Full scope, lead implementer, and timing in the Atlas. RFA in design	LEAD		under review Y1 $11.00M

Workforce for Wellness

Sub-initiative	Gate	Categories	5Y
Rural Health Workforce Pipeline & Education Fund Michigan's Rural Health Transformation funding area. Full scope, lead implementer, and timing in the Atlas. RFA in design	LEAD		under review Y1 $15.00M
Rural Provider Recruitment, Retention & Capacity Fund Michigan's Rural Health Transformation funding area. Full scope, lead implementer, and timing in the Atlas. RFA in design	LEAD		under review Y1 $29.73M

Interoperability in Action

Sub-initiative	Gate	5Y
Rural Data Integration & Infrastructure Fund Michigan's Rural Health Transformation funding area. Full scope, lead implementer, and timing in the Atlas. RFA in design	LEAD	under review Y1 $33.31M
Rural Access & Connectivity Fund Michigan's Rural Health Transformation funding area. Full scope, lead implementer, and timing in the Atlas. RFA in design	LEAD	under review Y1 $13.46M
Rural Interoperability & Governance Fund Michigan's Rural Health Transformation funding area. Full scope, lead implementer, and timing in the Atlas. RFA in design	LEAD	under review Y1 $2.00M

Care Closer to Home Blueprint

Sub-initiative	Gate	5Y
Promoting Healthy Aging in Rural Communities Michigan's Rural Health Transformation funding area. Full scope, lead implementer, and timing in the Atlas. RFA in design	LEAD	under review Y1 $5.00M
Care Delivery Hub & Spoke Models Michigan's Rural Health Transformation funding area. Full scope, lead implementer, and timing in the Atlas. RFA in design	LEAD	under review Y1 $10.00M
Improving Care Delivery & Access Through Transportation Michigan's Rural Health Transformation funding area. Full scope, lead implementer, and timing in the Atlas. RFA in design	LEAD	under review Y1 $13.00M
Advancing Rural Behavioral Health Michigan's Rural Health Transformation funding area. Full scope, lead implementer, and timing in the Atlas. RFA in design	LEAD	under review Y1 $13.70M

Tribal Health Fund

Sub-initiative	Gate	Categories	5Y
Tribal Health Fund Recipients Michigan's Rural Health Transformation funding area. Full scope, lead implementer, and timing in the Atlas. RFA in design	LEAD		under review Y1 $8.66M

Evaluation & Technical Support

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

Contractual & Programmatic Support

Sub-initiative	Gate	Categories	5Y
Contractual & Programmatic Support Michigan'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.

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Newest indexed press release 2026-05-22

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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 Michigan Department of Health and Human Services
Beth Nagel

As of Q2 2026

Senior Deputy Director, Policy Planning and Operational Support Administration Michigan Department of Health and Human Services
MDHHS Rural Health Transformation Program Office

As of Q2 2026

RHTP program contact mailbox Michigan Department of Health and Human Services

Procurement portals

Where to bid.

Frequently asked

Michigan RHTP, answered.

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

How much did Michigan receive from the federal Rural Health Transformation Program?

Michigan received $173,128,201 for FY26 under the $50 billion Rural Health Transformation Program (P.L. 119-21 sec 71401), administered by Michigan Department of Health and Human Services. The program runs FY26 through FY30.

Who administers Michigan's RHTP funding?

Michigan Department of Health and Human Services is the lead agency. Michigan's plan organizes the funding across 7 initiatives. The named administering agency for each sub-initiative, the lead implementers, and the routing path are detailed in the Atlas.

How can a vendor or provider pursue Michigan RHTP funding?

Register as a state vendor, hold an active UEI and SAM.gov registration, and apply to the relevant funding opportunity as it posts. The live opportunity calendar, exact deadlines, and per-initiative routing are in the Atlas.