Office of Economic Opportunity - AZ RHT Transition to Practice RFGA - 2026
Office of Economic Opportunity | State of ArizonaState · Phoenix, AZ- Due
- Oct 23, 2026
- 6 days left
- Posted
- Sep 18, 2026
- Contract term
- 1 year
- Primary contact
- Jacy Smith
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THE 30-SECOND BRIEF
The Arizona Office of Economic Opportunity (OEO) issues this Request for Grant Applications (RFGA) for the Transition to Practice Program, funded under the Rural Health Transformation Program (RHTP) and administered by OEO as a subrecipient of the Arizona Health Care Cost Containment System (AHCCCS) under Interagency Service Agreement No. YH26-0073. The anticipated total funding available under this RFGA is $3,000,000, financed with federal funds from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), Assistance Listing No. 93.798. Projects should strengthen and expand transition-to-practice capacity for the rural Arizona healthcare workforce by increasing clinical training placements, shortening the time from licensure to independent rural practice, and expanding the pool of qualified preceptors for nursing, advanced practice nursing, allied health, behavioral health, pharmacy, dental, emergency medical services, and community health work. Applications will be accepted through Euna Grants/eCivis with a submission deadline of October 23, 2026 at 11:59 p.m. (Arizona time). Written questions must be submitted no later than October 9, 2026.
Strengthen and expand transition-to-practice programs through educational institution and provider partnership models; Expand or co-develop new models for specialty and advanced practice training, Clinical requirements, And mentoring; Incentivize healthcare professionals who have left the profession due to burnout to return as preceptors; Quarterly and Annual Performance Progress report and Financial reports.
SUMMARY
The Arizona Office of Economic Opportunity (OEO) issues this Request for Grant Applications (RFGA) for the Transition to Practice Program, funded under the Rural Health Transformation Program (RHTP) and administered by OEO as a subrecipient of the Arizona Health Care Cost Containment System (AHCCCS) under Interagency Service Agreement No.
YH26-0073. The anticipated total funding available under this RFGA is $3,000,000, financed with federal funds from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), Assistance Listing No. 93.798. Projects should strengthen and expand transition-to-practice capacity for the rural Arizona healthcare workforce by increasing clinical training placements, shortening the time from licensure to independent rural practice, and expanding the pool of qualified preceptors for nursing, advanced practice nursing, allied health, behavioral health, pharmacy, dental, emergency medical services, and community health work. Applications will be accepted through Euna Grants/eCivis with a submission deadline of October 23, 2026 at 11:59 p.m. (Arizona time). Written questions must be submitted no later than October 9, 2026.
REQUIRED DELIVERABLES
4- Strengthen and expand transition-to-practice programs through educational institution and provider partnership models
- Expand or co-develop new models for specialty and advanced practice training, Clinical requirements, And mentoring
- Incentivize healthcare professionals who have left the profession due to burnout to return as preceptors
- Quarterly and Annual Performance Progress report and Financial reports
REQUIRED ATTACHMENTS
13- CMS RHTP NOFO
- Exhibit B: Applicant Profile and Standard Data Collection Form
- Exhibit C: Financial Systems and Internal Controls Survey
- Exhibit D: Personnel Staff Overview and Internal Organization Chart
- Exhibit E: Goals
- Objectives
- Performance Measures
- Exhibit F: Implementation Plan
- Exhibit G: Budget Worksheet
- Exhibit H: Confidential Information Designation
- Exhibit I: W-9
- Exhibit J: Self-Attestation
- Attachment A: Indemnification & Insurance Requirements
- Submit to
- Apply through eCivis; questions: [email protected]
- Scope location
- Arizona, AZ
- Reported agency
- Office of Economic Opportunity
Questions about this RFP
How do I respond to this RFP from Office of Economic Opportunity | State of Arizona?
Review the full solicitation document for submission requirements, evaluation criteria, and deadlines. The submission deadline is October 23, 2026. The solicitation specifies required deliverables that must be addressed in your response. Be sure to include all required attachments as outlined in the solicitation. Submissions should be delivered to: Apply through eCivis; questions: [email protected]. For questions, contact Jacy Smith.
Can small businesses or minority-owned firms bid on this RFP?
Most government agencies, including Office of Economic Opportunity | State of Arizona in AZ, encourage participation from small businesses, minority-owned, women-owned, and disadvantaged business enterprises (MBE/WBE/DBE). Check the full solicitation for any small business participation goals.
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Can I ask questions about this solicitation before submitting?
Yes, most solicitations allow vendors to submit questions during a designated period. The primary contact is Jacy Smith. Questions and answers are typically shared with all prospective bidders.
What are the key deliverables?
The solicitation specifies the following deliverables: Strengthen and expand transition-to-practice programs through educational institution and provider partnership models; Expand or co-develop new models for specialty and advanced practice training, Clinical requirements, And mentoring; Incentivize healthcare professionals who have left the profession. Proposals should clearly address how each deliverable will be met.
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Is this solicitation still open for submissions?
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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: CMS RHTP NOFO, Exhibit B: Applicant Profile and Standard Data Collection Form, Exhibit C: Financial Systems and Internal Controls Survey, Exhibit D: Personnel Staff Overview and Internal Organization. Review the full document from Office of Economic Opportunity | State of Arizona for the complete list.
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This solicitation defines a specific project scope. The scope covers the following locations: Arizona, AZ. Review the full solicitation for detailed scope requirements.