Organizations can submit a letter of interest now through March 11 for Alaska’s Rural health Transformation Program. The letter of interest gives organizations a chance to briefly describe their ideas for improving rural health care in Alaska.
Alaska’s RHTP is part of a $50 billion national initiative authorized by Congress in 2025 to strengthen rural health systems over the next five years. The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services has awarded Alaska one of the largest allocations in the nation.
The year one award was $272,174,856, pending approval of a revised budget, to support investments that improve access to care, strengthen the health care workforce, modernize care delivery systems, and promote long-term sustainability across Alaska’s health system.
The Alaska Department of health has contracted with the Alaska Community Foundation to administer the application and award process for organizations and entities seeking RHTP funding. The Alaska Community Foundation will manage the application portal, support organizations throughout the submission process, distribute approved funds, and provide administrative support over the life of the program.
To indicate your organization’s interest in applying for funding begin by registering and submitting a letter of interest through ACF’s online portal.
The Department of health and Alaska Community Foundation will host RHTP office hours webinars to provide technical assistance related to registration and submission in the LOI portal.
Upcoming Office Hours webinars will be held:
Feb. 24 | noon–1 p.m.
Mar. 3 | noon–1 p.m.
Organizations may register for the Applicant Office Hours series at this link. https://bit.ly/46miMcW
Applicants are encouraged to sign up for RHTP updates to receive information about
webinars, timelines, and program guidance
