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Oregon’s Rural Health Transformation Program

Oregon has been awarded $197.3 million for the Rural Health Transformation Program grant (RHTP). Read the full press release from the Oregon Health Authority (OHA). OHA will invest the federal funding in community-driven projects that improve healthcare access, boost chronic disease management and prevention, grow and sustain the healthcare workforce, and expand the use of health technology and data in Oregon’s rural and frontier communities.

Oregon’s approach to the RHTP funding:

  • Early 2026: OHA will distribute funding through Immediate Impact Awards for projects that can begin within two months of recieving funding
  • Mid 2026: Catalyst Awards will be made for ready-to-go projects following a formal application process; the application process is expected to begin in Spring 2026
  • Future years: Funding will be awarded through a competitive process to projects that are focused on long-term sustainability, shared infrastructure and cross-sector collaboration
More information from the OHA

For more information about the federal Rural Health Transformation program, visit the program website.

Graphic summarizing the RHT Program's strategic goals and features for transforming rural America. Transcribed Text: Program At A Glance The RHT Program¹ helps State governments to move from a system that fails rural America to one that builds lasting success. Through innovative system-wide change, the RHT Program is a critical investment for future generations. Strategic Goals Make Rural America Healthy Again Sustainable Access Workforce Development Innovative Care Tech Innovation Features State Led Catalytic Funding Technical Assistance Transformative Change Sustainable Impact Established by Public Law 119-21 (Section 71401)

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