Virginia Rural Health Transformation Program (RHTP) Earn to Learn Initiative

The Virginia Department of Workforce Development and Advancement, known as Virginia Works, is issuing a Request for Applications (RFA #128140) for the Rural Health Transformation Program Earn to Learn initiative. This competitive grant program aims to establish or expand Registered Apprenticeship Programs and pre-apprenticeships in allied health occupations within rural Virginia communities, as defined by the Federal Office of Rural Health Policy. Total available funding is 4,679,752.46 dollars, with individual awards estimated between 500,000 and 1,500,000 dollars. The initial period of performance runs from October 30, 2026, to September 30, 2027, with the possibility of renewal for up to four additional budget periods based on satisfactory performance. Eligible applicants include local governments, tribal entities, nonprofits, for-profit entities, institutions of higher education, and hospital or health systems. Grantees must adhere to strict financial constraints, including a 10 percent administrative cost limit and a maximum average cost of 13,000 dollars per apprentice. Key deliverables include a program plan due within three months of the start date, and a workforce needs assessment and supportive services plan both due within six months. All awards are federal subawards requiring compliance with 2 CFR Part 200, CMS RHTP Program Terms and Conditions, and active SAM.gov registration with a Unique Entity Identifier. Applications must be submitted via the eVA e-procurement system by the specified deadline and include a project narrative, budget using form SF-424A, and various certification forms.