RI Rhode Island Rural Health Transformation Program
Plan Rhode Island Rural Health Transformation Program
1 distribution gate. 16 sub-initiatives. $156.2M in motion.
The Rhode Island Atlas names every gate that controls the money, every program officer, every dollar tracked. Source-cited PDF, refreshed quarterly. It shows you what it takes to be fundable here.
FY26 award
$156,169,931 CMS Announces $50 Billion in Awards to Strengthen Rural Health in All 50 States View source Accessed 2026-09-23
- 0.20M rural pop.
- 1 rural hospitals
- 1 distribution gates
- 16 sub-initiatives
Rhode Island'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 Rhode Island publishes its approved budget.
Key dates
When the money moves.
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FY26 award announced CMS Announces $50 Billion in Awards to Strengthen Rural Health in All 50 States View source Accessed 2026-09-23
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Period of performance ends CMS Notice of Award, Rural Health Transformation Program standard terms (Utah RHTCMS332051-01-00, page 6) View source Accessed 2026-09-23
What's new
What Rhode Island has announced lately.
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CMS announced $5.48 million for healthcare-focused career and technical education at 14 Local Education Agencies and schools in Rhode Island, part of the state's fiscal year 2026 award. www.cms.gov
The Trump Administration announced today that a $5.48 million investment is being delivered to strengthen the healthcare workforce across rural communities in Rhode Island through the federal Rural Health Transformation Program (RHTP)
Quote on file, page pending View source Accessed 2026-09-23 -
EOHHS posts a public procurement grid for RHTP solicitations: the Health IT Rural Infrastructure Fund administrator (under evaluation), Recovery Community Centers, Rural Community Health Networks, and a Behavioral Health Stabilization Unit opportunity. eohhs.ri.gov
however, the rural health team is sharing this information as well in the below grid for interested parties’ convenience.
Quote on file, page pending View source Accessed 2026-09-23 -
Rhode Island is establishing a Rural Stakeholder Advisory Council; nominations are open and membership will be posted once confirmed. eohhs.ri.gov
To help guide this work, Rhode Island is establishing a Rural Stakeholder Advisory Council (RSAC).
Quote on file, page pending View source Accessed 2026-09-23
The plan
6 initiatives. 16 sub-initiatives.
Make Rural America Healthy Again - Improve the Health of Rural Residents
| Sub-initiative | Gate | Categories | 5Y |
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| Integrated Rural Population Health Infrastructure Rhode Island's Rural Health Transformation funding area supporting evidence-based prevention and chronic disease management and IT, cybersecurity, and EHR modernization for rural providers. Full scope, lead implementer, and timing in the Atlas. RFA in design | LEAD | 19 | under review |
| Rural Community-Integrated and Mobile Health Services Rhode Island's Rural Health Transformation funding area supporting evidence-based prevention and chronic disease management and remote monitoring, telehealth, and rural data infrastructure. Full scope, lead implementer, and timing in the Atlas. RFA in design | LEAD | 13 | under review |
| Expanding Access to Rural Community Resources Rhode Island's Rural Health Transformation funding area supporting rural hospital and facility financial sustainability. Full scope, lead implementer, and timing in the Atlas. RFA in design | LEAD | 7 | under review |
| Rural Health Data and Workforce Tracking System Rhode Island's Rural Health Transformation funding area supporting behavioral health and substance use treatment access. Full scope, lead implementer, and timing in the Atlas. RFA in design | LEAD | 6 | under review |
Sustainable Access - Expand Access to Comprehensive, Quality, Low-Cost Care
| Sub-initiative | Gate | Categories | 5Y |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rural EMS Health Access and Integration Rhode Island's Rural Health Transformation funding area supporting rural hospital and facility financial sustainability. Full scope, lead implementer, and timing in the Atlas. RFA in design | LEAD | 7 | under review |
| Rural Hospital-at-Home Program Rhode Island's Rural Health Transformation funding area supporting rural workforce recruitment, training, and retention and rural hospital and facility financial sustainability. Full scope, lead implementer, and timing in the Atlas. RFA in design | LEAD | 47 | under review |
| Expanding Behavioral Health Services Availability in Rural Regions Rhode Island's Rural Health Transformation funding area supporting care access via new sites, mobile units, and service lines. Full scope, lead implementer, and timing in the Atlas. RFA in design | LEAD | 8 | under review |
| Strengthening Rural Oral Health Delivery Through Innovation and Integration Rhode Island's Rural Health Transformation funding area supporting care access via new sites, mobile units, and service lines. Full scope, lead implementer, and timing in the Atlas. RFA in design | LEAD | 8 | under review |
| Building Capacity for Block Island Health Services Rhode Island's Rural Health Transformation funding area supporting rural hospital and facility financial sustainability. Full scope, lead implementer, and timing in the Atlas. RFA in design | LEAD | 7 | under review |
| Modernizing Health Care Delivery for the Narragansett Indian Tribe Rhode Island's Rural Health Transformation funding area supporting rural hospital and facility financial sustainability. Full scope, lead implementer, and timing in the Atlas. RFA in design | LEAD | 7 | under review |
Workforce Development - Strengthen the Rural Health Care Workforce
| Sub-initiative | Gate | Categories | 5Y |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rural Workforce Program Rhode Island's Rural Health Transformation funding area supporting value-based care and provider payment models. Full scope, lead implementer, and timing in the Atlas. RFA in design | LEAD | 5 | under review |
Innovative Care - Accelerate Value-Based and Affordable Care Models
| Sub-initiative | Gate | Categories | 5Y |
|---|---|---|---|
| Supporting Hospitals and Primary Care in Value-Based Payment Transition (APM Adoption) Rhode Island's Rural Health Transformation funding area supporting consumer-facing health technology and IT, cybersecurity, and EHR modernization for rural providers. Full scope, lead implementer, and timing in the Atlas. RFA in design | LEAD | 29 | under review |
Tech Innovation - Integrate Technology Into Rural Practice
| Sub-initiative | Gate | Categories | 5Y |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rural Health Information Technology (HIT) Modernization Program Rhode Island's Rural Health Transformation funding area supporting behavioral health and substance use treatment access. Full scope, lead implementer, and timing in the Atlas. RFA in design | LEAD | 6 | under review |
Program Administration and Indirect Costs
| Sub-initiative | Gate | Categories | 5Y |
|---|---|---|---|
| Program Administrative Expenses: EOHHS Rhode Island's Rural Health Transformation funding area. Full scope, lead implementer, and timing in the Atlas. Gate not yet stood up | LEAD | under review | |
| State Agency Sub-awardee Administrative Expenses Rhode Island's Rural Health Transformation funding area. Full scope, lead implementer, and timing in the Atlas. Gate not yet stood up | LEAD | under review | |
| Indirect for EOHHS and all Sub-Awardees Rhode Island'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.
People to know
Who decides where the money goes.
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Program administration Rhode Island Executive Office of Health and Human Services
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Governor of Rhode Island Office of the Governor
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Secretary, Executive Office of Health and Human Services Rhode Island Executive Office of Health and Human Services
Procurement portals