Welcome to the Rural Health Transformation Program (RHTP) funding opportunities webpage. Here you will find information about the latest opportunities and learn how to apply.
We will be launching multiple funding opportunities as part of North Dakota’s five-year RHTP effort.
The funding is designed to support practical, locally driven solutions that help rural and tribal communities through four pillars:
- Strengthen and Stabilize Rural Health Workforce
- Make North Dakota Healthy Again - Preventive Care, Eating Healthy
- Bring High-Quality Health Care Closer to Home
- Connecting Technology, Data and Providers for a stronger ND
Funding opportunities will be released in phases, with individual applications announced over time.
Continue to monitor this webpage for updates.
New Vendors, Contractors, Providers
If you’re new to doing business with the state, there are a few required steps you’ll need to complete before contracting and receiving payment(s).
1. Register with the Secretary of State to perform business in the state.
2. If your organization has not been paid by a state entity before, you must register with vendor registry before you can be paid. Here’s a how-to guide on vendor registration.
3. ND HHS will require a W9 form to set up by your organization within our contract system. If your organization would like to be paid with electronic funds transfer, you need to submit the substitute IRS form W-9.
4. If your organization will receive funding under a federally funded program, you must register in SAM.gov and obtain a Unique Entity Identifier (UEI) prior to contract execution or payment. Your SAM.gov registration must remain active for the duration of the award.
Funding Opportunities
Strengthen and Stabilize Rural Health Workforce
Make North Dakota Healthy Again
Learn more about the Zero-Hour Physical Education (PE) initiative.
Posted: April 22, 2026
Deadline to apply: May 22, 2026 at 5 p.m. CT
Technical Assistance Call
A Zero-Hour PE initiative technical assistance conference call has been scheduled for the following date and time:
- Monday, May 4 at 3:30 p.m. CT.
- Register to attend
The technical assistance call will be recorded and posted on the RHTP webpage for later viewing. Additional resources related to this funding announcement, including Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) will also be published on the RHTP webpage after the call.
Learn more about the Community Gardens Project.
Posted: April 22, 2026
Deadline to apply: May 22, 2026 at 5 p.m. CT
Technical Assistance Call
A Community Gardens Project technical assistance conference call has been scheduled for the following date and time:
- Tuesday, May 5 at 3 p.m. CT
- Register to attend
The technical assistance call will be recorded and posted on the RHTP webpage for later viewing. Additional resources related to this funding announcement, including Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) will also be published on the RHTP webpage after the call.
Learn more about the Community-Based Walking Program.
Posted: April 22, 2026
Deadline to apply: May 22, 2026 at 5 p.m. CT
Technical Assistance Call
A Community-Based Walking Program technical assistance conference call has been scheduled for the following date and time:
- Wednesday, May 6 at 3 p.m. CT
- Register to attend
The technical assistance call will be recorded and posted on the RHTP webpage for later viewing. Additional resources related to this funding announcement, including Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) will also be published on the RHTP webpage after the call.
Bringing High Quality Care Closer to Home
Connecting Technology, Data and Providers for a Stronger ND
Required Documents
Scoring Tool
Itemized Budget Template
Sample Documents
Grant Agreement Template - This template is for illustration only and is not an official government contract. Actual terms may vary and certain provisions are mandatory and non-negotiable. Only final, executed contracts will govern.
The Rural Health Transformation Program is supported by Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (US HHS) as part of a financial assistance award totaling $198,936,969.55 with 100% funded by CMS/US HHS. The contents are those of North Dakota Health and Human Services (ND HHS) and do not necessarily represent the official views of, nor an endorsement, by CMS/US HHS, or the U.S. Government.