Rural Health Transformation Program - Facility Upgrades to Support Regionalization

The State of Vermont is seeking proposals from qualified organizations to perform facility upgrades in existing rural health care facilities and service delivery sites. The goal of the Rural Health Transformation Program is to build stronger rural health networks, improve technology and shared operations, strengthen the rural health workforce, and ultimately ensure that Vermonters receive the right care at the right time for an affordable cost. The program aims to support service realignment, shared operations, and integrated care delivery envisioned under Vermont’s regionalization strategy. • The purpose of this subrecipient grant opportunity is to support facility upgrades in existing rural health care facilities and service delivery sites. • The grant period is anticipated to extend from September 1, 2026, through July 30, 2027, for a period of 11 months. • The minimum award amount will be $50,000, and the maximum award amount will be $2,000,000. • Applicants must demonstrate compliance with the scope and requirements of this NOFO and will be evaluated on the following criteria: Qualifications/Experience, Comprehensiveness of Proposal and Implementation Plan, Sustainability Plan, Evaluation Plan, Cost, and Rurality.