RHTP- Innovative Maternal Care

The Virginia Department of Health is seeking projects under the Rural Health Transformation Program to expand maternal healthcare access and infrastructure in rural Virginia. This initiative focuses on improving outcomes through evidence-informed practices in prenatal, perinatal, postpartum, and maternal behavioral health services. Key objectives include strengthening care coordination, integrating substance use disorder services, leveraging telehealth and digital health technologies, and expanding community-based supports such as doulas and peer support. The program targets rural communities as defined by the Federal Office of Rural Health Policy, with a total anticipated funding pool of 11.6 million dollars and individual awards ranging from 50,000 to 1,000,000 dollars. The initial period of performance begins upon the execution of the subaward agreement and ends on September 30, 2027, with potential continuation funding available through September 30, 2030. Awards operate on a cost-reimbursement basis, requiring documentation that costs were paid prior to reimbursement. Applicants must be physically located in or provide direct services to rural Virginia and maintain an active SAM.gov registration. Evaluation is based on a 100-point scale considering quality, feasibility, and overall merit, with funding granted in rank order subject to programmatic priorities and organizational capacity. Applications must be submitted via the eVA portal by October 6, 2026, and include a cover page, executive summary, project narrative, and a detailed budget following 2 CFR Part 200 guidelines.