Rural organizations across Oregon will soon have an opportunity to apply for funding through the Rural Health Transformation Program’s Catalyst Awards. 

The Oregon Health Authority (OHA) will soon open the Catalyst Award Request for Grant Proposals (RFGPs) as part of Oregon’s Rural Health Transformation Program (RHTP). These grants will support projects that strengthen rural health systems and expand access to care for rural communities across Oregon. 

Organizations interested in applying are encouraged to begin preparing now. 

Steps organizations can take now: 

• Start identifying potential project ideas that support rural health system improvements 

• Explore partnerships with rural healthcare providers or community organizations 

• Ensure your organization is registered in OregonBuys, the State of Oregon’s procurement system used to do business with the State of Oregon 

To help organizations prepare, OHA will host an informational webinar on March 25 from 2:00 PM – 3:00 PM PST.  

Participants will also have the opportunity to submit questions in advance when registering, which will be addressed during the webinar. 

Once released, the RFGP and additional resources will be posted on the RHTP webpage and shared through GovDelivery newsletter updates.  

Additional information about the RFGP and application process will be shared as materials become available. 

For questions or additional information, please contact: RHTP@oha.oregon.gov 

Disclaimer: This program newsletter is 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 $197,271,577.67 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.