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SHIFT 3.1: Capital Infrastructure and Equipment, RISE 2.5: Recruit and Retain for Tier 1 Eligible Rural Hospitals, FAST 4.2: Revenue Cycle Optimization and FAST 4.3: Specialty Care Pilot

Utah Department of Health and Human Services

At a glance

What this opportunity covers

Application Open: October 23, 2026 - November 20, 2026 Application Due: November 20, 2026 at 5:00 PM MDT

Funding & applicants

Estimated award$26.3M total

Companies and vendorsNot named

Eligibilitythe 25 rural hospitals, and each hospital is eligible for a specific funding amount based on criteria used to establish different levels of need based on hospital type, location, status, and FTE. Hospitals are required to submit an application and budget detailing how they intend to use the funds to strengthen their clinical workforce. A hospital is eligible if it: Is physically located in one of Utah's 25 rural counties (all counties except Davis, Salt Lake, Utah, and Weber). Independently bills Medicare and/or Medicaid • Is not debarred, suspended, proposed for debarment, or otherwise exclud

Tribal NationsMay qualify (not named)

Key dates

Posted—

Letter of intent—

Questions dueNov 14, 2026

Application dueNov 20, 2026

Last updatedOct 28, 2026

Last verifiedOct 28, 2026

Tribes may qualify

Tribal Nations and Native organizations

Tribes aren't named, but the listing is open to clinics and hospitals, which can include tribal governments and tribal health programs. Confirm with the issuing agency.

“the 25 rural hospitals, and each hospital is eligible for a specific funding amount based on criteria used to establish different levels of need based on hospital type, location, status, and FTE.”

From the RFA

Quoted from the solicitation document (open the document). Always confirm with the official source before applying.

Dates in the RFA

RFA releasedOctober 26, 2026
Deadline for written questionsNovember 13, 2026, 5:00pm MST
Application deadline Friday,November 20, 2026, 5:00pm MST
Review periodNovember 23, 2026
Review period November 23, 2026December 3, 2026
Award notificationDecember 4, 2026
Anticipated project start dateDecember 1, 2026
Project end date (deadline for fund expenditure)September 30, 2027
WebinarNovember 23, 2026
Application DeadlineDecember 3, 2026
WebinarNovember 13, 2026, 5:00pm MST
Project End DateSeptember 30, 2027
Deadline for written questionsNovember 13, 2026, 5:00pm MT
Application deadline Friday,November 20, 2026, 5:00pm MT
WebinarNovember 13, 2026, 5:00pm MT

Required attachments

W-9 or equivalent taxpayer identification form
Board resolution, if applicable
Letters of support / partnership agreements, if applicable
Review Process & Scoring Criteria

Who can apply

• Must be physically located in one of Utah's 25 rural counties (all counties except Davis, Salt Lake, Utah, and Weber). • Be a healthcare provider billing Medicare / Medicaid • Be in good standing with no unresolved findings from a prior state or federal award • Certify site control (ownership or a lease sufficient in term to cover the useful life of the improvement) for any facility proposed for renovation • Certify requested funds will supplement, not replace, funding already planned or obligated from another source 4. Key Dates Milestone Date RFA released October 26, 2026 UHERF Utah Hospital Association RHTP Capital Infrastructure & Equipment RFA Page 3 of 8 Informational webinar / Q&A… Read the full section

session TBD Deadline for written questions November 13, 2026, 5:00pm MST Application deadline Friday, November 20, 2026, 5:00pm MST Review period November 23, 2026 – December 3, 2026 Award notification December 4, 2026 Anticipated project start date December 1, 2026 Project end date (deadline for fund expenditure) September 30, 2027 5. Application Requirements

Funding

While there is no maximum amount for individual awards, we suggest keeping total amount requested at or below $1,500,000.

How to apply

Submission method: Applications will be submitted through a secure online platform called Submittable. The link will be provided on the UHA website at https://utahhospitals.org/ and on the Utah RHTP website at https://dhhs.utah.gov/ruralhealth/funding-opportunities/ Deadline: Friday, November 20, 2026, 5:00 p.m. MT 9. Questions & Contact Name: Jenna Christensen Title: Director, Grants and Project Management Email: rhtp@utahhospitals.org This project is supported by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) as part of a financial assistance award totaling $9,891,739 with 100 percent funded by CMS/HHS. The contents are those…

Match or cost share

Match % Points 100% or more 10 90-99% 9 80-89% 8 70-79% 7 60-69% 6 50-59% 5 40-49% 4 30-39% 3 20-29% 2 Up to 10% 1 No cost share 0 Statement of Need (30 points)

Performance period

Period of Performance: December 1, 2026 through September 30, 2027 (year 1 budget period) Purpose: As part of Public Law 119-21, Congress established the RHT Program to help rural communities reimagine their health care delivery systems and improve health outcomes.

Program geography

Utah RHTP profile

Official documents

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