Funders & Investors · Eligibility · 4 min read
Are funders and investors in rural health eligible for RHTP funding?
funders and investors in rural health are not direct CMS grantees, states hold the cooperative agreement. But funders and investors in rural health are eligible to participate as sub-recipients or partners through state solicitations, which is how the funding actually reaches them.
The eligibility reality
States apply and are accountable; sub-recipients (providers, plans, vendors) deliver So the question for funders and investors in rural health is not "can we apply to CMS" but "how do we qualify for our state's mechanism."
Funders typically engage indirectly, supporting the providers, vendors, and models that RHTP dollars activate.
How to qualify
Align your program (such as co-investment alongside RHTP-funded initiatives) to the state's plan and the consumer-facing, technology-driven solutions, and additional uses that promote sustainable access categories, and be ready to show leverage ratio of private to RHTP dollars.
Frequently asked questions
- Is there a federal application for providers?
- No. Providers and partners work through their state's process, not directly with CMS.
- Does rural location matter for eligibility?
- Yes. RHTP targets rural access, so programs serving rural populations are the focus of state solicitations.
Figures reflect the CMS Rural Health Transformation Program NOFO and the December 2025 award announcement. RHTP Tracker is an independent resource by Moodr Health and is not affiliated with CMS.