Rural Health Transformation Program – Transforming Rural Healthcare Delivery, Hospital Disease Prevention
Can you apply?
This grant is for rural hospitals and critical access hospitals (CAHs) in Illinois seeking to improve healthcare delivery and prevent chronic disease. Eligible applicants include rural hospitals and CAHs operating in Illinois rural communities. The program supports disease prevention programming in partnership with local public health departments and other public health partners.
Applicants must complete the Euna application and work with the Illinois Department of Healthcare and Family Services for the award process. Funding supports the development and implementation of chronic disease management and prevention programs.
The program is designed to strengthen healthcare access, quality, and outcomes in rural Illinois communities facing workforce shortages and limited access to evidence-based prevention programs.
This grant is for rural hospitals and critical access hospitals (CAHs) in Illinois seeking to improve healthcare delivery and prevent chronic disease. Eligible applicants include rural hospitals and CAHs operating in Illinois rural communities. The program supports disease prevention programming in partnership with local public health departments and other public health partners.
Applicants must complete the Euna application and work with the Illinois Department of Healthcare and Family Services for the award process. Funding supports the development and implementation of chronic disease management and prevention programs.
The program is designed to strengthen healthcare access, quality, and outcomes in rural Illinois communities facing workforce shortages and limited access to evidence-based prevention programs.
Program description
The Rural Health Transformation (RHT) Program was designed to empower states to strengthen rural communities by improving healthcare access, quality, and outcomes through transforming the healthcare delivery ecosystem.
Illinois’ Rural Health Transformation Program will support rural communities across the State of Illinois in improving healthcare access, quality, and outcomes by transforming healthcare delivery. This program will support rural hospitals in implementing disease prevention programming in partnership with local public health departments and other key public health partners.
All RHT applicants must complete the Euna application. Once the completed application is received and approved, the Illinois Department of Healthcare and Family Services will collaborate with each subaward to complete the grant award process.
Note: Stevens Amendment Acknowledgment
This funding opportunity 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 $193,418,216.21 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
Through this Non-Discretionary Funding Information (NDFI) the state has identified Illinois Critical Access Hospital Network (ICAHN) as the direct recipient of this award. ICAHN will support critical access hospitals (CAHs) and rural hospitals in the development, implementation, and monitoring of chronic disease management program coordinated by or located in the relevant CAHs and rural hospitals as a means to improve patient outcomes and promote population health initiatives in rural communities.
Rural communities face significant challenges—including high rates of chronic disease, workforce shortages, and limited access to evidence‑based prevention programs. The Hospital Disease Prevention and Management Grant Program will strengthen hospitals’ capacity to implement and expand programs that directly improve the health of rural populations through a structured, data‑driven funding approach. This grant program utilizes federal CMS Rural Health Transformation (RHT) Grant funds.2 Total amount of funding expected to be awarded through this NDFI is up to $14,000,000 in year 1 and up to $78,000,000 in total across years 1 – 5, subject to continued funding and program approval. Funding in future years is subject to CMS’s continuation, review, and award of future Rural Health Transformation Program funding. The release of this NDFI does not obligate HFS to make an award. Federal Assistance Listing: 93.798. Administered by the Illinois Department of Healthcare and Family Services via the Illinois GATA Catalog of State Financial Assistance (CSFA 478-00-3981).
Who can apply
Eligible applicants
Details
This grant is for rural hospitals and critical access hospitals (CAHs) in Illinois seeking to improve healthcare delivery and prevent chronic disease. Eligible applicants include rural hospitals and CAHs operating in Illinois rural communities. The program supports disease prevention programming in partnership with local public health departments and other public health partners.
Applicants must complete the Euna application and work with the Illinois Department of Healthcare and Family Services for the award process. Funding supports the development and implementation of chronic disease management and prevention programs.
The program is designed to strengthen healthcare access, quality, and outcomes in rural Illinois communities facing workforce shortages and limited access to evidence-based prevention programs.
How to apply
Application links
Required documents
- Euna Application
- Hospital Disease Prevention Program Plan
- Letters of Collaboration from Local Public Health Partners
- Chronic Disease Data and Community Health Needs Assessment
- Program Implementation Timeline and Budget
Program contact
- 👤 Dani Mendez
Funding track record
Recent awards under CFDA 93.798 from the last 3 years — real organizations that won funding through this same program.
Top 10 Largest Recent Awards
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$281,319,361
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$272,174,856
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$233,639,308
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$233,509,359
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$223,476,949
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$221,898,008
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$218,862,170
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$218,529,075
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$216,276,818
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$213,008,356
Top States by Funding
- TX 1 awards $281.3M
- AK 1 awards $272.2M
- CA 1 awards $233.6M
- MT 1 awards $233.5M
- OK 1 awards $223.5M
Source: USAspending.gov — federal spending transparency. Data covers last 3 years.
FAQ
Who is eligible to apply for this grant?
Rural hospitals and critical access hospitals (CAHs) in Illinois are the primary eligible applicants. The Illinois Critical Access Hospital Network (ICAHN) is the direct recipient managing subgrants to individual hospitals.
What activities does this grant fund?
The grant funds disease prevention and chronic disease management programs. Hospitals develop and implement these programs in partnership with local public health departments and other health partners.
How much funding is available?
Up to $14,000,000 is available in year 1. Total funding across five years may reach $78,000,000, subject to continued federal approval and CMS funding decisions.
What is the application process?
Applicants must complete the Euna application. After approval, the Illinois Department of Healthcare and Family Services will collaborate on the award process.
Is cost-sharing required?
No cost-sharing is required for this grant. Funding is 100% covered by CMS and HHS.
💡 Tips for applicants
- Develop partnerships with local public health departments early. Strong public health collaboration strengthens competitiveness.
- Use data to show current chronic disease rates in your rural community. Evidence-based outcomes matter to reviewers.
- Clearly outline how your hospital will implement disease prevention programs. Specificity on timelines and metrics is important.
- Review the Euna application requirements carefully before submission. Follow all instructions exactly to avoid delays.
- Consider how your program will reach underserved populations in rural areas. Demonstrating equity focus improves your application strength.
⚠️ Common mistakes
Submitting incomplete Euna applications with missing required documentation. Not demonstrating clear partnerships with public health departments. Proposing disease prevention programs without specific, measurable outcomes or baseline data on existing chronic disease burden.
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