Oregon OHA Awards First RHTP Immediate Impact Grants
Key Questions
What recent grants has the Oregon Health Authority awarded under the Rural Health Transformation Program?
The Oregon Health Authority (OHA) announced $6.5 million in first RHTP Immediate Impact Grants to 12 projects and $21.7 million to Tribes. This is part of nearly $200 million in federal funding aimed at improving rural health care access in Oregon.
What are the upcoming deadlines and funding amounts for RHTP Catalyst proposals and direct grants?
Catalyst proposals are due May 26 for $80 million per year over two years. Direct grants are imminent, including $35 million for rural hospitals, $10 million for clinics, and $5 million for local public health authorities (LPHAs), contributing to a $197 million total for 2026 pending CMS approval.
Who can apply for these RHTP funding opportunities and how?
Rural providers, Federally Qualified Health Centers (FQHCs), and hospitals have urgent opportunities. Applicants should visit the OHA website for details, deadlines, and application information.
OHA announces $6.5M to 12 projects + $21.7M Tribes; Catalyst proposals due May 26 ($80M/yr x2); direct grants imminent ($35M rural hosps/$10M clinics/$5M LPHAs) on $197M '26 total post-CMS approval. Urgent opps for rural providers/FQHCs/hosps via OHA site/deadlines. Confirmed via recent article.