Welcome to the Rural Health Transformation Program (RHTP) funding opportunities webpage. Here you will find information about the latest opportunities and learn how to apply. 

We will be launching multiple funding opportunities as part of North Dakota’s five-year RHTP effort.

The funding is designed to support practical, locally driven solutions that help rural and tribal communities through four pillars: 

  • Strengthen and Stabilize Rural Health Workforce
  • Make North Dakota Healthy Again - Preventive Care, Eating Healthy
  • Bring High-Quality Health Care Closer to Home
  • Connecting Technology, Data and Providers for a stronger ND

Funding opportunities will be released in phases, with individual applications announced over time.   

Continue to monitor this webpage for updates.

New Vendors, Contractors, Providers

If you’re new to doing business with the state, there are a few required steps you’ll need to complete before contracting and receiving payment(s). We recommend that you do this after you are awarded funding.

1. Register with the Secretary of State to perform business in the state.

2. If your organization has not been paid by a state entity before, you must register with vendor registry before you can be paid. Here’s a how-to guide on vendor registration.

3. ND HHS will require a W9 form to set up by your organization within our contract system. If your organization would like to be paid with electronic funds transfer, you need to submit the substitute IRS form W-9.

Funding Opportunities

Strengthen and Stabilize Rural Health Workforce

Make North Dakota Healthy Again

Bringing High Quality Care Closer to Home

Connecting Technology, Data and Providers for a Stronger ND

Sample Documents 

Grant Agreement Template - This template is for illustration only and is not an official government contract. Actual terms may vary and certain provisions are mandatory and non negotiable. Only final, executed contracts will govern.


The Rural Health Transformation Program is supported by Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (US HHS) as part of a financial assistance award totaling $198,936,969.55 with 100% funded by CMS/US HHS. The contents are those of North Dakota Health and Human Services (ND HHS) and do not necessarily represent the official views of, nor an endorsement, by CMS/US HHS, or the U.S. Government.