Funding Opportunities
The Mississippi Rural Health Transformation (MS RHT) Office is pleased to announce that the first phase of funding opportunities under the Mississippi Rural Health Transformation Program will launch soon.
Key dates for this first funding phase include:
- June 1, 2026 – The State will begin sharing detailed information regarding eligibility, funding priorities, and application requirements
- June 15, 2026 – Application Portal Opens
- July 15, 2026 – Application Portal Closes
- July 16–31, 2026 – Application Review Period
- August 2026 – Notices of Award Released
This phase will include three opportunities:
- Rural Capital Project Care Gap Closure Grant Program - capital investment involving facility renovation, infrastructure improvement, service-delivery optimization, clinic expansion, or equipment acquisition intended to address care gaps in rural Mississippi
- Rural Provider Technology Grant Program - technology investment targeted at increasing or improving service capacity, securing and protecting data, and supporting long-term operational sustainability
- Telehealth Hub Connectivity, Equipment, and Education Grant Program - improve connectivity, equipment availability, and technology capacity for providers and community based telehealth hubs or enhance understanding and effective use of telehealth among both providers and patients in rural Mississippi
Additional details, eligibility criteria, and program-specific requirements will be available within each application in the portal. The MS RHT Office has worked to make the application process as accessible and provider-friendly as possible.
Applicants do not need to have a UEI or MAGIC Vendor Number in place to submit an application. Those items will only be required prior to award execution for selected projects.
There is no need to hire a grant writer to apply. Applications are designed to be straightforward and user-friendly, utilizing pull-down selections and limited narrative responses to reduce administrative burden and allow providers to focus on the needs of their communities and the impact of their proposed projects.
Providers with larger, multi-year projects are encouraged to apply. Applicants should request funding for Year 1 activities during this phase while also sharing the broader vision for the project, including anticipated future phases, total project timeline, and estimated overall cost.
Additional funding opportunities are coming soon, including Psychiatric Emergency Services (PES) Development and Pilot Programs focused on innovative approaches to care delivery and coordination. More information will be released in the coming weeks.
We appreciate your continued partnership and commitment to strengthening healthcare access and outcomes across rural Mississippi.