Tennessee Rural Health Funding Dashboard
Real-time monitoring interface tracking the 2026 deployment of the state-administered Rural Health Transformation Program (RHTP) alongside concurrent federal congressional health earmarks and Center of Excellence awards. Data updated as of July 23, 2026.
Total Combined Pool Accounted
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Projected Spent / Obligated
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Active Target Jurisdictions
89 Rural Counties
Long-Term Vision: The current $206.9M budget represents Year 1 of a broader nationwide $50 billion strategic initiative mapping over the next five years. The Tennessee Department of Health (TDH) has centered a large portion of this vision around helping rural providers modernize technology, expand telehealth, and build a resilient healthcare workforce.
Geographic Distribution of Funding
Programmatic Payout Log
| Mechanism | Project / Subgrantee Beneficiary | Baseline Allocation |
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Administrative Notice: Tennessee health systems are working through expedited deadlines. The Year 1 RHTP allocation is meant to fund projects through the October 30, 2026 federal statutory cutoff. Official applications and guidelines are cataloged at tn.gov/health.
Regulatory Phase Schedule (2026)
| Milestone Phase | Operational Timeline | Bidding Status | Core Strategic Intent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Phase 1: Center of Excellence Grants | Closed Spring 2026 | Awarded March 31 | $1.75M deployed for the West TN Pediatric Trauma Network, East TN Free Medical Clinic, and Higher Ground Counseling. |
| Phase 2: RHTP Capacity & Access | Opened Spring 2026 | Awarded July 15 | $15M deployed supporting co-located services, value-based care model expansion, and new telehealth access points. |
| Phase 3: RHTP Tech & Cybersecurity | Closed June 30, 2026 | Completed | $10M competitive process focused on scaling hospital-based cybersecurity, remote care tech, and data sharing infrastructure. |
| Phase 4: RHTP Workforce Innovations | Closed July 20, 2026 | Under Review | $5M directed to recruiting, training, and retaining skilled rural healthcare professionals and community health workers. |