Funding Opportunities
Funding Opportunity Announcements
Explore below for upcoming funding opportunities that may be relevant to the work you’re doing.
Current Funding Opportunities
Washington Procurement for Statewide Community Information Exchange
Due Date: October 23, 2026
Organization: Comagine Health
Civitas member Comagine Health is leading the development of the Washington Community Information Exchange (WA CIE), a statewide initiative designed to enable trusted information sharing across health care and social services organizations. Funded through Washington’s Medicaid Transformation Project (MTP 2.0), WA CIE aims to create a secure, interoperable infrastructure that helps organizations coordinate services, address health-related social needs, and improve access to support for individuals across the state.
Civitas member Comagine Health is leading the development of the Washington Community Information Exchange (WA CIE), a statewide initiative designed to enable trusted information sharing across health care and social services organizations. Funded through Washington’s Medicaid Transformation Project (MTP 2.0), WA CIE aims to create a secure, interoperable infrastructure that helps organizations coordinate services, address health-related social needs, and improve access to support for individuals across the state.
As the lead organization for the initiative, Comagine Health has announced an upcoming procurement opportunity for a vendor partner to design, implement, and support the WA CIE platform. The solution will be expected to be interoperable, scalable, secure, equity-centered, and user-focused, while connecting existing systems rather than replacing them.
The request for proposals (RFP) will be released on September 14, 2026, marking an important step toward building a statewide framework that strengthens collaboration between health care, social care, and community-based organizations.
Learn more about WA CIE and upcoming opportunities to support Washington’s vision for coordinated, cross-sector information sharing.
The Long-term Enhanced ACO Design (LEAD) Model
Due Date: December 1, 2027
Organization: CMS Innovation Center (CMMI)
IMPORTANT NOTE: Due date may not be accurately reflected as it has not been released yet. The initial planning phase is from March 2026 through December 2027.
The purpose of the Long-term Enhanced ACO Design (LEAD) Model is to test whether providing accountable care organizations (ACOs) with extended participation timelines, predictable financial benchmarks, and enhanced flexibility can improve care coordination, quality, and cost outcomes for Medicare beneficiaries while supporting long-term investment in value-based care.
Past Funding Opportunities
CMS QualTech 2026: Call for Innovative Health Care Technology Solutions
Due Date: September 4, 2026
Organization: Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS)
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) is seeking innovative technology solutions through QualTech 2026, a new initiative designed to identify and showcase emerging technologies that can advance health care quality, improve patient outcomes, reduce administrative burden, and strengthen transparency across the health care system. CMS invites submissions from U.S.-based organizations, including nonprofit organizations, private sector companies, academic institutions, and industry associations, in one of four priority areas: AI-Powered Patient Safety & Quality Oversight: Solutions that
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) is seeking innovative technology solutions through QualTech 2026, a new initiative designed to identify and showcase emerging technologies that can advance health care quality, improve patient outcomes, reduce administrative burden, and strengthen transparency across the health care system.
CMS invites submissions from U.S.-based organizations, including nonprofit organizations, private sector companies, academic institutions, and industry associations, in one of four priority areas:
- AI-Powered Patient Safety & Quality Oversight: Solutions that use AI-assisted medical record review to identify quality and safety risks, support providers, and strengthen survey and certification processes.
- AI-Enabled Medicare Annual Wellness Visits: Technologies that improve patient and provider engagement, streamline health risk assessments and care planning, and increase Annual Wellness Visit participation.
- Next-Generation Digital Quality Measure (dQM) Calculators: Scalable platforms that support real-time quality measurement and reporting using standardized digital quality measures.
- National Quality Hospital Dashboard: Interactive tools that transform publicly available quality data into actionable insights for patients, caregivers, providers, and policymakers.
Selected finalists will be invited to present their solutions directly to CMS and Center for Clinical Standards and Quality (CCSQ) leadership at the QualTech Event on November 9, 2026, at CMS Headquarters in Baltimore, Maryland. Finalists may also be considered for future demonstrations, pilot opportunities, and potential participation in the 2027 CMS Quality Conference.
Key Dates
- Submission Deadline: September 4, 2026
- Finalist Notification: October 13, 2026
- QualTech Event: November 9, 2026
Learn more and access submission requirements on the CMS QualTech webpage.
Note: QualTech is an innovation challenge and market research initiative. It is not a funding opportunity, grant program, or formal request for proposals (RFP).
MAHA ELEVATE (Make America Healthy Again: Enhancing Lifestyle and Evaluating Value-based Approaches Through Evidence) Model
Due Date: September 1, 2026
Organization: CMS Innovation Center (CMMI)
IMPORTANT NOTE: Date may not be accurately reflected as it has not been released yet. Notice of Funding Opportunity expected to be released early 2026; model begins September 1, 2026 (specific deadline not yet published).
The purpose of the MAHA ELEVATE Model is to evaluate whether value-based care approaches that focus on lifestyle interventions and preventive strategies can improve population health outcomes, reduce chronic disease burden, and lower total cost of care through evidence-based, person-centered models.
Request for Proposals: Population Health Analytics Suite
Due Date: August 21, 2026
Organization: Connie
Connie invites qualified vendors to submit proposals for the design, implementation, and support of a Population Health Analytics Suite that leverages Connie’s HIE infrastructure and statewide data assets. The solution will support providers, hospitals, health systems, ACOs, CINs, and payers in improving population health, care coordination, quality performance, health equity, and value‑based care outcomes through advanced analytics, predictive modeling, risk stratification, and actionable reporting.
Connie invites qualified vendors to submit proposals for the design, implementation, and support of a Population Health Analytics Suite that leverages Connie’s HIE infrastructure and statewide data assets. The solution will support providers, hospitals, health systems, ACOs, CINs, and payers in improving population health, care coordination, quality performance, health equity, and value‑based care outcomes through advanced analytics, predictive modeling, risk stratification, and actionable reporting.
The selected vendor must demonstrate experience delivering scalable, secure, and user‑friendly population health analytics solutions that integrate with diverse healthcare data sources and provide configurable dashboards, user‑defined reporting, care coordination tools, and predictive insights through the Connie Provider Portal. The solution must support evolving quality measures, interoperability standards, regulatory requirements, and value‑based payment models while maintaining strong privacy, security, and governance practices.
Food Is Medicine Grant Opportunity to Advance Rural Health
Due Date: August 14, 2026
Organization: Louisiana Department of Health
The Louisiana Department of Health has announced a new Food is Medicine (FIM) Program funding opportunity to support initiatives that integrate nutrition into health care for rural communities. Through this program, health care providers and community-based organizations can partner to connect individuals with healthy foods, nutrition education, and clinician-directed care plans aimed at preventing and managing chronic disease.
Learn more about this opportunity to strengthen rural health through innovative food and nutrition partnerships and consider applying before the August 14, 2026 deadline.
The Louisiana Department of Health has announced a new Food is Medicine (FIM) Program funding opportunity to support initiatives that integrate nutrition into health care for rural communities. Through this program, health care providers and community-based organizations can partner to connect individuals with healthy foods, nutrition education, and clinician-directed care plans aimed at preventing and managing chronic disease.
The initiative prioritizes “food FARMacy” models that link health care referrals with access to nutritious foods, while emphasizing measurable health outcomes, community partnerships, and long-term sustainability. Eligible projects may include collaborations among hospitals, rural health clinics, FQHCs, food banks, faith-based organizations, and other local partners working to improve health through nutrition-focused interventions.
Grant awards ranging from $10,000 to $500,000 are available to help launch or expand programs serving rural and underserved populations. Projects are expected to demonstrate clear connections between nutrition interventions and improved health outcomes, including support for chronic disease prevention, care management, and community-based health improvement.
Learn more about this opportunity to strengthen rural health through innovative food and nutrition partnerships and consider applying before the August 14, 2026 deadline.
Mississippi Medicaid Seeks Consultant for Rural Health Transformation Program Application
Due Date: August 4, 2026
Organization: Mississippi Division of Medicaid
The Mississippi Division of Medicaid (DOM), in partnership with the Office of the Governor and the Mississippi State Department of Health, has released a Request for Quotes (RFQ) seeking a consultant to support development of the state’s application for the new Rural Health Transformation Program established under the One Big Beautiful Bill Act. The selected consultant will help Mississippi develop a comprehensive rural health transformation plan focused on improving access to care, strengthening rural hospitals and health care providers, advancing technology-enabled solutions, supporting workfor
The Mississippi Division of Medicaid (DOM), in partnership with the Office of the Governor and the Mississippi State Department of Health, has released a Request for Quotes (RFQ) seeking a consultant to support development of the state’s application for the new Rural Health Transformation Program established under the One Big Beautiful Bill Act.
The selected consultant will help Mississippi develop a comprehensive rural health transformation plan focused on improving access to care, strengthening rural hospitals and health care providers, advancing technology-enabled solutions, supporting workforce recruitment and retention, and improving health outcomes for rural residents. The work includes stakeholder engagement, analysis of survey and forum input, development of funding recommendations, and preparation of the state’s application to CMS.
Quotes are due August 4, 2025, by 2:00 p.m. CST. Interested organizations should submit proposals to with the subject line: “Consultant: Rural Health Transformation Program.”
This opportunity may be particularly relevant for organizations with expertise in rural health strategy, Medicaid policy, health care transformation, stakeholder engagement, and federal funding applications.
A Demonstration to Scale Innovative Person-Centered Approaches to Falls Prevention through Clinical-Community Partnerships
Due Date: July 27, 2026
Organization: Administration for Community Living (ACL)
The purpose of this funding announcement is to demonstrate and evaluate the scalability of person-centered and evidence-based approaches to falls prevention that leverage clinical and community partnerships and related data and technology tools. ACL intends to award a single cooperative agreement to one grantee for a three-year project period with the expectation that the grantee will fund up to three demonstrations. This award will build on the ACL Innovation Lab to demonstrate the scaling of person-centered and evidence-based approaches to falls prevention and related chronic disease management
programs through community care hubs and their respective clinical partners and community-based organizations in the aging services network. The successful applicant will be expected to collaborate with ACL in the design and implementation of these demonstrations in the scalability of falls prevention and related chronic disease management interventions through approximately three advanced community care hubs that support care transitions and screening for the risk of falls. They should also have the capacity to 1) do rapid cycle evaluation to iterate and improve the impact of the interventions a
The purpose of this funding announcement is to demonstrate and evaluate the scalability of person-centered and evidence-based approaches to falls prevention that leverage clinical and community partnerships and related data and technology tools. ACL intends to award a single cooperative agreement to one grantee for a three-year project period with the expectation that the grantee will fund up to three demonstrations. This award will build on the ACL Innovation Lab to demonstrate the scaling of person-centered and evidence-based approaches to falls prevention and related chronic disease management…
programs through community care hubs and their respective clinical partners and community-based organizations in the aging services network. The successful applicant will be expected to collaborate with ACL in the design and implementation of these demonstrations in the scalability of falls prevention and related chronic disease management interventions through approximately three advanced community care hubs that support care transitions and screening for the risk of falls. They should also have the capacity to 1) do rapid cycle evaluation to iterate and improve the impact of the interventions as they are scaled and, 2) administer sub-awards to community care hubs that can implement and scale person-centered interventions enabled by artificial intelligence, data analytics, assistive technology, virtual delivery of interventions, tools to support consumer behaviors, and related data infrastructure.
HRSA Rural Health Network Advancement Program
Due Date: July 24, 2026
Organization: Health Resources and Services Administration
The Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) has announced a new funding opportunity through its Rural Health Network Advancement Program, a pilot initiative designed to strengthen collaboration among independent rural hospitals, clinics, and healthcare organizations. The program aims to help rural providers overcome structural barriers, improve operational efficiency, preserve essential services, and develop new lines of care through integrated network partnerships while maintaining local autonomy.
The Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) has announced a new funding opportunity through its Rural Health Network Advancement Program, a pilot initiative designed to strengthen collaboration among independent rural hospitals, clinics, and healthcare organizations. The program aims to help rural providers overcome structural barriers, improve operational efficiency, preserve essential services, and develop new lines of care through integrated network partnerships while maintaining local autonomy.
Through this initiative, HRSA expects to award up to six grants of up to $500,000 each, supporting innovative approaches that enhance the sustainability and competitiveness of rural healthcare providers in an increasingly consolidated healthcare environment. Eligible applicants include hospitals, Rural Health Clinics, Federally Qualified Health Centers, tribal organizations, community-based organizations, and other entities with demonstrated experience serving rural populations.
The program reflects growing federal interest in supporting collaborative, community-driven models that strengthen rural healthcare infrastructure, expand access to care, and improve long-term financial sustainability. Applications are due July 24, 2026.
Leading Edge Acceleration Projects (LEAP) in Health IT
Due Date: July 16, 2026
Organization: Office of the National Coordinator for Health IT
ONC published a notice of funding opportunity (NOFO) under the Leading Edge Acceleration Projects (LEAP) in Health Information Technology (Health IT) funding opportunity NAP-AX-26-001 . The goal of the funding opportunity is to accelerate the use of standards-based agentic artificial intelligence technologies to advance clinical care and enable innovation, enhance the Lantern tool’s ability to monitor FHIR endpoints by adding a secure, community‑driven feedback layer, and to assess laboratory data quality and implement existing solutions to improve small independent laboratories’ adoption and use
Area 1: Accelerate the use of agentic artificial intelligence solutions in clinical care.
Area 2: Expand Lantern’s API monitoring capabilities by integrating secure, community-driven feedback that complements existing automated checks.
Area 3: Assess laboratory interoperability gaps to improve the adoption and use of standard terminology among small, independent laboratories
The application period closes at 12:00 PM ET on July 16, 2026.
ONC published a notice of funding opportunity (NOFO) under the Leading Edge Acceleration Projects (LEAP) in Health Information Technology (Health IT) funding opportunity NAP-AX-26-001 . The goal of the funding opportunity is to accelerate the use of standards-based agentic artificial intelligence technologies to advance clinical care and enable innovation, enhance the Lantern tool’s ability to monitor FHIR endpoints by adding a secure, community‑driven feedback layer, and to assess laboratory data quality and implement existing solutions to improve small independent laboratories’ adoption and use of standard codes.
Area 1: Accelerate the use of agentic artificial intelligence solutions in clinical care.
Area 2: Expand Lantern’s API monitoring capabilities by integrating secure, community-driven feedback that complements existing automated checks.
Area 3: Assess laboratory interoperability gaps to improve the adoption and use of standard terminology among small, independent laboratories
The application period closes at 12:00 PM ET on July 16, 2026.
Native American Research Centers for Health (NARCH) Planning Grants
Due Date: July 8, 2026
Organization: National Institutes of Health (NIH)
The purpose of the Native American Research Centers for Health (NARCH) Planning Grants program is to support federally recognized American Indian/Alaska Native (AI/AN) Tribes, Tribal colleges and universities, Tribal health programs, or Tribal organizations (collectively, eligible AI/AN Tribal entities) to plan and conduct preparatory work for developing competitive NARCH applications.