New Mexico’s Rural Health Transformation (RHT) Program is a five-year, federally funded initiative focused on expanding access to care, strengthening the rural health workforce, and supporting long-term sustainability for providers serving rural, frontier, and tribal communities.
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 $211,484,740.89 with 100 percent funded by CMS/HHS. The contents are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily represent the official views of, nor an endorsement, by CMS/HHS, or the U.S. Government.
Program Overview
Authorized under H.R. 1, Public Law 119-21, the RHT Program is a national investment to improve rural health systems.
- $211,484,740.89 million awarded to New Mexico for Federal Fiscal Year 2026
- Program runs 2026–2030, with annual funding tied to performance
- Supports providers, communities, and statewide infrastructure
RHT funding supports a coordinated set of investments to strengthen rural health systems across New Mexico:
- Rural Health Data Hub – Enhances data systems, analytics, and technology to improve care and decision-making
- Healthy Horizons – Expands access to specialty, maternal, behavioral health, and chronic disease services
- Rooted in New Mexico – Builds and sustains the rural health workforce through training, education, and retention strategies
- Rural Health Innovation Fund – Funds community-designed, local solutions to address health and social needs
- Bridge to Resilience – Provides technical assistance, shared services, and partnerships to stabilize rural providers
5/13/2026 Webinar
Webinar Presentation Deck: NM_RHT Program Webinar_051526 (Investment & Partnership Approach slide edited for correctness)
Webinar FAQ: To be posted soon…
Funding & Procurement Opportunities
Funding will be distributed through competitive procurements and community-based awards.
Now Available
- Administrative Services Organization (ASO) RFP
- Provides administrative and operational support across RHT Program initiatives, including contract management, financial processes, and reporting
- Access the application here: Administrative Support Organization (ASO) Application
- Access the RFP here: Administrative Service Organization (ASO) Support RFP
- Submissions due: May 28, 2026 at 5:00PM MST
- Center for Rural Health Sustainability & Innovation (CRHSI)
- Provides administrative and operational support across RHT Program initiatives, including contract management, financial processes, and reporting
- Access the application here: Center for Rural Health Sustainability & Innovation (CRHSI) Application
- Access the RFP here: Center for Rural Health Sustainability & Innovation (CRHSI) RFP
- Submissions due: June 4, 2026 at 5:00PM MST
Upcoming Opportunities
- Rural Health Data Hub
- Expected release date late-may, early June
- Healthy Horizons
- Expected release date: mid-late May
- Rooted in New Mexico
- Expected release date: mid-late May
- Rural Health Innovation Fund
- Expected release date: mid-late May
Stay Connected
Sign up for RHT Program updates to receive:
- Funding and procurement announcements
- Webinar and engagement opportunities
- Program updates and resources
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