PA DHS $25M First RHTP Rapid Grants for Rural Supplies/Equip/Facility
Key Questions
What are the $25 million rapid response grants from PA DHS?
PA DHS announced $25 million in rapid response grants, up to $1 million each, for rural hospitals and providers to purchase medical supplies, equipment, and make facility improvements. Applications are open from May 1 to June 1.
What is the Rural Health Transformation Program (RHTP) in Pennsylvania?
The RHTP is a $193 million program, with the $25 million grants as the first Phase 1 opportunity. Additional RFPs for LIFE/PACE, telehealth, maternal health, and behavioral health are imminent before October.
Who should apply for these PA DHS grants?
Rural hospitals, FQHCs, and RHCs in Pennsylvania are urged to apply amid federal cuts. The grants address urgent needs for supplies, equipment, and facilities.
PA DHS announces $25M rapid response grants (up to $1M each) apps open May 1-Jun 1 for rural hospitals/providers medical supplies, equipment, facility improvements; part of $193M RHTP with more Phase 1 RFPs imminent pre-Oct (LIFE/PACE/tele/maternal/BH). Urgent for PA hosps/FQHCs/RHCs amid fed cuts. Confirmed via official DHS release.