Minnesota Department of Health - Rural Hospital Planning and Transition Grant Program - FY2027
Minnesota Department of Health | State of MinnesotaState · St. Paul, MN- Due
- Dec 11, 2026
- 30 days left
- Posted
- Oct 19, 2026
- Primary contact
- Melanie Innes
- (651) 201-3838
The 30-second brief
The Minnesota Department of Health (MDH) Office of Rural Health and Primary Care (ORHPC) is seeking grant applications from eligible non-federal, general acute care rural hospitals for the Rural Hospital Planning and Transition Grant Program - FY2027. Grants support the development of strategic plans to preserve or enhance access to health services or the implementation of transition projects modifying service delivery based on existing strategic plans. Eligible entities include non-profit, rural hospitals with 50 or fewer beds located outside the seven-county metropolitan area in communities with populations under 15,000. Maximum grant amount is $49,000 with a required 50 percent non-state match. Application deadline is December 11, 2026, at 4:30 p.m. Central Time, submitted via the ORHPC Online Grants Portal.
Organization Background and Capacity (10), Project Narrative and Work Plan (60), Budget Narrative (10), Community support (20)
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Summary
The Minnesota Department of Health (MDH) Office of Rural Health and Primary Care (ORHPC) is seeking grant applications from eligible non-federal, general acute care rural hospitals for the Rural Hospital Planning and Transition Grant Program - FY2027.
Grants support the development of strategic plans to preserve or enhance access to health services or the implementation of transition projects modifying service delivery based on existing strategic plans. Eligible entities include non-profit, rural hospitals with 50 or fewer beds located outside the seven-county metropolitan area in communities with populations under 15,000. Maximum grant amount is $49,000 with a required 50 percent non-state match. Application deadline is December 11, 2026, at 4:30 p.m. Central Time, submitted via the ORHPC Online Grants Portal.
EVALUATION CRITERIA
REQUIRED ATTACHMENTS
6- Audited Financial Statements
- Due Diligence Form
- Governing Board Resolution form or board-certified meeting minutes
- Strategic Plan (for implementation projects only)
- Evidence of Community Support
- Conflict of Interest Disclosure form
- Submit to
- https://www.grantinterface.com/Home/Logon?urlkey=mdh
- Scope location
- St. Paul, MN
- Reported agency
- Minnesota Department of Health
Questions about this RFP
How do I respond to this RFP from Minnesota Department of Health | State of Minnesota?
Review the full solicitation document for submission requirements, evaluation criteria, and deadlines. The submission deadline is December 11, 2026. Be sure to include all required attachments as outlined in the solicitation. Submissions should be delivered to: https://www.grantinterface.com/Home/Logon?urlkey=mdh. For questions, contact Melanie Innes.
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Yes, most solicitations allow vendors to submit questions during a designated period. The primary contact is Melanie Innes at (651) 201-3838. Questions and answers are typically shared with all prospective bidders.
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What are the evaluation criteria for this solicitation?
This solicitation includes specific evaluation criteria that will be used to score proposals. The criteria include: "Organization Background and Capacity (10), Project Narrative and Work Plan (60), Budget Narrative (10), Community support (20)" Vendors should carefully align their proposals with each criterion to maximize their score.
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What documents are required to bid on this RFP?
Requirements vary by solicitation, but common documents include a technical proposal, cost/price proposal, proof of insurance, relevant certifications, past performance references, and any forms specified in the solicitation. This solicitation specifically requires the following attachments: Audited Financial Statements, Due Diligence Form, Governing Board Resolution form or board-certified meeting minutes, Strategic Plan (for implementation projects only), Evidence of Community Support,. Review the full document from Minnesota Department of Health | State of Minnesota for the complete list.
What is the scope of this project?
This solicitation defines a specific project scope. The scope covers the following locations: St. Paul, MN. Review the full solicitation for detailed scope requirements.