Millions in Funding for Alaska Rural Health Transformation
The Rural Health Transformation Program (RHTP) is one of the most significant healthcare investments in Alaska’s history: $272 million in Year 1 with up to $1.36 billion over five years. The objectives are to improve health care access and outcomes with sustainable care delivery models across Alaska’s vast and isolated geographic regions.
Organizations across Alaska are preparing Letters of Intent (LOIs) to be considered for this federal funding. The first LOI deadline is March 11, 2026.
LOI Process | The Four RHTP Funding Pathways
The Alaska Community Foundation, facilitating grant administration on behalf of the Alaska Department of Health (DOH), is soliciting proposals for projects through Letters of Intent (LOIs). Organizations at varying levels of readiness may apply for funding through multiple pathways designed to match their current capacity and needs:
Pathway 1 | Administrative Readiness
For organizations that want to make sure they’re fully set up to manage federal funding effectively.
Pathway 2 | Planning
For organizations with a strong idea for transforming rural care who need time to shape it into a sustainable, launch-ready project.
Pathway 3 | Project Implementation
For projects that are ready for execution now that advance rural health transformation goals.
Pathway 4 | Targeted Innovation Projects
For projects identified by the DOH as addressing a high-impact need.
How To Apply | AK DOH RHTP Website
For more information, RHTP updates, and information about how to apply you can visit the AK DOH website for more information:
https://health.alaska.gov/en/education/rural-health-transformation-program/
Need Assistance | We Can Help
Specifically for RHTP, we are assisting with the following:
- Planning operational readiness for receiving federal funds.
- Planning and budgeting for IT components of RHTP initiatives.
- Implementation of technology in our areas of expertise including AI, data engineering, GIS, software development, and systems engineering.
If you’re considering applying or even just exploring whether your idea fits — we can help:
Resource Data | RHTP Technology Partner
Founded in Anchorage in 1986, we are an employee-owned IT consulting firm with 200+ professionals across five offices, including Anchorage and Juneau. We are a trusted partner with the State of Alaska, including the Department of Health, as well as healthcare providers, tribal organizations, nonprofits, and regulatory bodies.
We build cloud-native, interoperable, security-first systems always with Alaska’s infrastructure realities in mind. We understand Alaska’s healthcare ecosystem—technically, operationally and administratively.
Technology projects funded by federal grants require clear oversight and documented controls. We have delivered solutions for organizations that receive federal funding and understand the reporting, audit, and compliance standards these projects involve. Our approach includes defined governance processes, documentation, and system traceability to support those requirements.