Rural Health Transformation Program (RHTP) Notices of Grant Opportunities and Requests for Proposals (RFPs)
Rural Health Transformation Program activities are supported by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) as part of a financial assistance award totaling over $193M. The contents are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily represent the official views of, nor an endorsement, by CMS/HHS, or the U.S. Government.
Notice of Grant Opportunities: Direct Allocation Grantees
- Eligible Applicants:
- Rural Hospitals
- Rural Federally Qualified Health Centers (FQHCs)
- Rural Tribal Nations
- Rural Certified Community Behavioral Health Centers/Community Mental Health Centers (CCBHCs/CMHCs)
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Application deadline: May 26, 4:30 p.m.
- Expenses not specifically named in the Notice of Grant Opportunity may be eligible if they align with RHTP goals and activity priorities, result in transformative change for organizations and communities, are sustainable, and meet all other RHTP funding requirements.
- After submitting your application, MDH will continue working with you to finalize your plans
More information is available: Rural Health Transformation Program Funding
For questions, please contact: grants.ruraltransformation.mdh@state.mn.us
RHTP Technical Assistance for Health Care Providers on Health Information Technology
MDH's Office of Rural Health and Primary Care has published an RFP for one or more vendors to provide professional technical advisory services related to a variety of health information technology purchases funded through the RHTP.
Contract application forms and guidelines:
More information is available: Rural Health Transformation Program Funding
For questions, please contact: grants.ruraltransformation.mdh@state.mn.us
RHTP Project ECHO for Maternal and Behavioral Health RFP
This RFP seeks proposals from applicants to provide Project Extension for Community Healthcare Outcomes (ECHO) projects on topics that include, but are not limited to:
- Maternal health (inclusive of maternal mental health) and;
- Mental/behavioral health for primary care audiences.
Project ECHOs are virtual, case-based learning and mentorship programs provided by one or more organizations to build the skills, knowledge, and confidence of rural physicians, nurse practitioners, and physician associates who often serve as the main access point for maternal health and behavioral healthcare in rural communities.
- Applications Due: June 3, 4:30 p.m.
- RFP Questions Due: May 22, 4:30 p.m.
More information is available: Rural Health Transformation Program Funding
For questions, please contact: grants.ruraltransformation.mdh@state.mn.us
RHTP Statewide Tele-buprenorphine Access Line RFP
This RFP supports the planning, development, and implementation of infrastructure needed to operate a tele-buprenorphine (telebupe) access line, a low-barrier, statewide service providing on-demand treatment for opioid use disorder via phone or video. The Telebupe Access Line will allow Minnesota to build a centralized and sustainable statewide access system to address persistent access gaps in rural communities.
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Applications Due: June 29, 4:30 p.m.
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RFP Questions Due: June 15, 4:30 p.m.
More information is available: Rural Health Transformation Program Funding
For questions, please contact: grants.ruraltransformation.mdh@state.mn.us
RHTP Child and Adolescent Mental Health Initiatives RFP
This RFP supports the planning and development of regional Child and Adolescent Mental Health Initiatives. These initiatives will serve as a mechanism for regional collaboration to build effective community-based mental health services for children and adolescents across Minnesota. Based on the work of the Minnesota Adult Mental Health Initiatives, this activity brings counties and consortia of counties together to regionally coordinate mental health crisis services and support child and adolescent mental health.
While Minnesota has a model of Adult Mental Health Initiatives, the needs of children and adolescents are different from those of adults, and this model should reflect and be shaped to address the unique needs of children and adolescents.
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Applications Due: June 15, 4:30 p.m.
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RFP Questions Due: June 1, 4:30 p.m.
More information is available: Rural Health Transformation Program Funding
For questions, please contact: grants.ruraltransformation.mdh@state.mn.us
RHTP Healthcare Workforce Retention Program RFP
This RFP seeks proposals to understand systemic factors leading to provider/clinician burnout; develop, pilot, and scale responsive solutions to decrease burnout; and link solutions to improving working conditions to improvements in provider retention and patient experience, and/or outcomes.
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Applications Due: June 22, 4:30 p.m.
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RFP Questions Due: June 15, 4:30 p.m.
More information is available: Rural Health Transformation Program Funding
For questions, please contact: grants.ruraltransformation.mdh@state.mn.us
Revenue Cycle Training for Rural EMS Agencies in Minnesota
We are excited to announce that the portal for the virtual EMS Revenue Cycle Training Program is now available for registration! This training is subsidized by the MN Flex Program. Rural Services can participate at no cost.
When accessing the portal, you will see options to login or register.
- If you already have a NAAC login (i.e. existing NAAC certification, such as CADS, CAC, CACO, CAPO, or CAFO), please use your existing login credentials to log in.
- If you do not have a current NAAC login, please complete the registration form.
Upon logging in or completing the new registration, your application for enrollment in the Revenue Cycle Training for Rural EMS Agencies in Minnesota will be processed within approximately 24 hours.
Once logged in, you will have access to all 4 recorded training modules:
- Class 1: PCR Documentation - HCPCS Coding
- Class 2: Diagnosis Codes - Ambulance Claims - Remittance
- Class 3: Appeals and KPIs
- Class 4: Audits and Best Practices
You can take these classes at any time between enrollment and August 31. We will be holding two review sessions during the course. Additional information about joining the review sessions will be sent at a later date.
If you have any issues logging in or registering, please contact Britanie Holubik: b.holubik@ambulancecompliance.com
For any questions about the course, please contact Matt Zavadsky: matt.zavadsky@pwwage.com
Center for Health Aging and Innovation: Better Aging Research Opportunity
The goal of the Rural Health Innovation Pilot is to evaluate a medication dispenser/tele-health device. The study is recruiting 25 people. Participants must fit the following criteria: Aged 65+, currently living in Lanesboro, MN, have BCBS Minnesota Medicare Advantage insurance, and take 5+ prescriptions, daily.
If you or someone you know may be interested in taking part of this study, please complete the permission to contact form. The study team will reach out after submission.
More information is available at Center for Healthy Aging and Innovation - Research Centers - School of Public Health - University of Minnesota
$25k Funding for Diabetes Community-Clinical Linkage Projects
Organizations in Minnesota are invited to apply for a $25,000 opportunity to strengthen community and clinical linkages (CCLs) for type 2 diabetes prevention and management. Please download the MS Word document below to learn more:
Clinical-Community Linkage Improvement Project: Site Application Overview
Led by Mathematica, in partnership with the Minnesota Department of Health's Diabetes and Health Behavior Unit, this is a year-long project that will support several programs serving African American, American Indian, and rural communities. Selected organizations will implement an enhancement or a strategy to improve how CCLs can improve health by addressing health-related social needs like access to healthcare, healthy foods, and transportation.
Eligible applicants include organizations delivering Diabetes Prevention Programs (DPP), Diabetes Self-Management Education and Support (DSMES), Special Diabetes Programs for Indians (SDPI), or similar programs. Partnerships are encouraged.
Applications due: June 1, by 11:59 p.m.
For more information or to apply, contact abosold@mathematica-mpr.com
NHSC Site Application Cycle Open
Now accepting NHSC New Site Applications through May 19.
Apply now to become a National Health Service Corps (NHSC) approved site and use your status to recruit, hire, and retain clinicians. As an NHSC-approved site, eligible clinicians can apply for NHSC Loan Repayment Programs, and you can hire NHSC Scholars or Students to Service participants. Sites can also post job opportunities on the Health Workforce Connector and participate in HRSA Virtual Job Fairs.
To apply, your site must:
- Be an eligible healthcare facility
- Provide comprehensive primary healthcare services (medical, oral, or behavioral health)
- Be located in a Health Professional Shortage Area (HPSA)
- Meet all requirements in the NHSC Site Reference Guide and NHSC Site Agreement
The NHSC New Site Application is only for sites that:
- Have never been NHSC-approved
- Are under new ownership
- Were previously approved, but are now inactive or expired
Minnesota Rare Disease Council Project ECHO
MN Rare Disease Advisory Council (RDAC) hosts a monthly Project ECHO, a tele-mentoring program that features an expert-led presentation followed by a case presentation with group discussion. The last few sessions of "Prepare for Rare: Newborn Screening and Genetic Testing" are coming up--be sure to tune in.
The following sessions are available to receive AMA-accredited continuing medical education credits:
- May 21 - "Rapid Whole Genome Sequencing," with Tara Wegner, PhD (CHOP): Dr. Wegner will talk about applications for rapid whole genome sequencing, precision testing for rare and puzzling conditions.
- June 18 - "The Future of Rare Care," with Paul Orchard, MD (UMN): Dr. Orchard will discuss innovations that help us to more quickly screen for conditions, and the care implications for clinicians.
Gain insights and ideas for improving patient care across the rare disease patient population. Sessions are great for providers across both primary and specialty care groups.
Register for "Prepare for Rare: Newborn Screening and Genetic Testing."
For more information, please contact MN RDAC's programs manager, Sarah Dicks: sarah.dicks@state.mn.us
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