SCDHHS Announces Year One FFY26 Rural Health Transformation Program Awards

As described in the Medicaid bulletin issued April 2, 2026, (MB# 26-009), the South Carolina Department of Health and Human Services (SCDHHS) published funding opportunities available through South Carolina's Rural Health Transformation Program (RHTP) through four of the state's RHTP initiatives: Connections to Care, Wellness Within Reach, Leveling Up and Shoring Up to Sustainability.

Today, SCDHHS has announced the organizations selected for funding through the multi-level merit review scoring process. The one-time investments support sustainable improvements in primary care, maternal and infant health, pediatrics and behavioral health, with a focus on facility modernization, technology upgrades and workforce development.

SCDHHS, designated as the lead agency for this program, received 712 applications by the June 1, 2026, deadline. Awards were determined through a multi-tier merit review aligned with Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services requirements.

After reviewing all submitted proposals, SCDHHS has awarded 228 projects for a total investment of $167,299,900.69.

A complete list of awards and additional information about the program is available on the RHTP page of SCDHHS' website. Questions about the RHTP should be directed to [email protected].

The RHTP is supported by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) as part of a financial assistance award totaling $200,030,252.32 with 100% 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.

Thank you for your continued support of the South Carolina Healthy Connections Medicaid program.

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