North Dakota Launches $50.5M RHTP Grant Wave; Broad Eligibility for Schools, Hospitals, Pharmacies, Community Orgs; State Plans $200M Year 1

North Dakota has released a major $50.5M RHTP grant package, significantly larger than earlier smaller rounds. Grants cover wellness equipment, AI, telehealth, childcare, and more. Eligibility is broad, including schools, hospitals, pharmacies, and community organizations. This signals a major funding wave as the state plans $200M in Year 1. Earlier grants ($1.2M AI, $600k kiosks, $500k school wellness) are due July 29-30. A new article confirms 11 funding categories with tight deadlines. This is a concrete, urgent opportunity for rural health stakeholders in North Dakota.