Rural Health Transformation Program (RHTP) Notices of Grant Opportunities and Requests for Proposals (RFPs)
The 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 $193,090,618.14 with 100 percent funded by CMS/HHS. 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.
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 Telehealth Access Points RFP
This RFP focuses on the development of community telehealth access points (TAPs). TAPs are dedicated spaces in community locations where members of the public may access telehealth appointments. TAPs may be located at sites such as schools, pharmacies, local public health offices, long-term care facilities, libraries, community-based organizations, and Tribal health clinics or other Tribal offices. Telehealth services provided at TAPs may include, for example, screenings, provider consultations, and remote visits for primary care, behavioral health, and oral health. TAPs increase access to timely, high-quality health care for rural residents who may not have a health care facility nearby or broadband service at home, or who may feel more comfortable seeking care in a trusted community setting.
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Applications Due: June 30, 4:30 p.m
More information is available: Rural Health Transformation Program Funding
For questions, please contact: grants.ruraltransformation.mdh@state.mn.us
RHTP Physician Rural Residency Training Program RFP
This RFP seeks organizations interested in start-up grants to increase the number and size of rural residency programs to grow the rural physician workforce and meet the healthcare needs of rural residents.
This Request for Proposals invites applications for two types of grants:
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Feasibility Assessment Grants: Grants to conduct a feasibility assessment for organizations considering establishing or expanding rural physician residency training programs in Minnesota.
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Planning and Development Grants: Grants to plan and develop new or expanded rural physician residency programs in high-need specialties (family medicine, general internal medicine, general pediatrics, general surgery, obstetrics, geriatrics, and psychiatry) in Minnesota that will be sustained long-term through stable funding mechanisms, such as Medicare, Medicaid, and other public or private funding sources.
Grantees are not required to participate in RHTP feasibility assessment grants in order to apply for RHTP planning and development grants for rural residency programs.
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Applications Due: June 30, 4:30 p.m.
More information is available: Rural Health Transformation Program Funding
For questions, please contact: grants.ruraltransformation.mdh@state.mn.us
RHTP Rural Clinical Rotations Expansion Grant Program RFP
This RFP supports awards to health professional training programs for eligible medical student, physician resident, physician assistant, advanced practice registered nurse, pharmacist, dentist, dental therapist, and mental health professional programs to augment existing clinical training programs by adding or expanding rural rotations or clinical training experiences, to provide health professional education students with meaningful exposure to rural clinical settings and culture to strengthen interest in practicing in rural communities.
All applicants must be able to demonstrate applicable membership and compliance with their corresponding accrediting bodies.
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Applications Due: June 30, 4:30 p.m.
More information is available: Rural Health Transformation Program Funding
For questions, please contact: grants.ruraltransformation.mdh@state.mn.us
Maternal Produce Prescription Program (MP3) - NEW HRSA Funding Opportunity
The purpose of the Maternal Produce Prescription Program (MP3) is to support community-based organizations to develop produce prescription programs and related nutrition education for maternal populations at risk of poor health outcomes due to nutrition insecurity and other health-related factors. These nutrition interventions will serve pregnant and post-partum women and their families in low-income and underserved rural and urban areas. The MP3 program advances the Make America Healthy Again priorities to improve the American diet and reduce related chronic conditions.
The goals of this program are to:
- Increase fruit and vegetable intake by pregnant and post-partum women and their families;
- Increase household food security;
- Improve maternal health outcomes; and
- Improve birth outcomes.
HRSA MP3 Notice of Funding Opportunity
Application Deadline: July 17, 2026
Eligible Applicants: State, county, city, township, and tribal governments; special district governments; independent school districts; public and private institutions of higher education; nonprofit organizations (with or without 501(c)(3) status); and for-profit organizations, including small businesses. Individuals are not eligible to apply.
For questions, email MCHProduceScript@hrsa.gov
Revenue Cycle Training for Rural EMS Agencies in Minnesota
 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.
Minnesota Rare Disease Advisory Council (RDAC): Project ECHO
 Join MN Rare Disease Advisory Council’s Project ECHO to Prepare for Rare!
MN RDAC is wrapping up its 2025-2026 Project ECHO series,"Prepare for Rare: Newborn Screening and Genetic Testing ECHO Program", on June 18 at noon. Tie everything together with Paul Orchard, MD, of the University of Minnesota, as he shares his presentation: “Newborn Screening for Diseases with Transformative Treatments: What Is on the Horizon?”
Dr. Orchard will discuss the future of rare disease care, what to expect from recent innovations in care, the impacts of new research and technology, and the ways that primary and specialty providers will need to work together to provide lifelong care for rare disease patients.
As always, we’ll discuss a complex case that brings the presentation to life with Dr Charles Billington of the University of Minnesota.
Register for "Prepare for Rare: Newborn Screening and Genetic Testing ECHO Program."
This session is available to receive AMA-accredited continuing medical education credits.
For more information, please contact MN RDAC's programs manager, Sarah Dicks: sarah.dicks@state.mn.us
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