RHTP Rural Satellite Clinics (Initiative 1)

The contract pertains to Florida’s Rural Health Transformation Program (RHTP), a federally funded five-year initiative aimed at improving healthcare access in rural areas of the state. The program, overseen by the Florida Agency for Health Care Administration under a CMS cooperative agreement, focuses on five strategic goals including workforce development, sustainable access, and technological innovation. Central to this contract is the Rural & Satellite Clinics Initiative, designed to expand primary and preventive care by supporting the establishment and operation of new or expanded rural and satellite clinic sites in 31 designated rural counties. The initiative provides funding for startup costs, health information technology integration, workforce training, minor renovations, and regional collaboration to create sustainable care delivery models in underserved areas. The solicitation, identified as number 036-25/26 and posted on April 21, 2026, invites eligible subrecipients to apply for grant agreements under the program. Important updates have been made through two addenda issued in late April, which modify the Super Regions table, update the application timeline, and remove certain technical assistance provisions from the standard terms. The application deadline is August 1, 2026, and questions or submissions are directed to a primary contact at the Agency. This contract is a strategic effort by the state of Florida to address longstanding healthcare access gaps in rural communities through targeted funding and program support.