Florida enters RHTP with $188M first-year awards; five-year $1B+ commitment
Governor DeSantis announces nearly $188M in first-year RHTP awards across 31 rural counties, with a five-year $1B+ commitment. Northwest Region gets largest share ($81M). Projects include mobile health, telehealth, workforce. Administered by Florida Department of Health and AHCA. Future rounds expected.
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Updated Aug 12, 2026