Oklahoma Rural Health Program Announces Grant Application for Wellness Hubs

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Published March 16th, 2026

Detected March 17th, 2026

Summary

The Oklahoma Rural Health Transformation Program has released its first public grant application for the Community-Led Wellness Hubs: Microgrants program. Eligible rural organizations can apply for funding to purchase equipment and assets that improve healthcare access and community wellness, with applications due April 13, 2026.

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What changed

The Oklahoma Rural Health Transformation (RHT) Program has announced the release of its first public grant application, the Community-Led Wellness Hubs: Microgrants program. This initiative, part of a larger federal investment, aims to support one-time purchases of equipment and assets to enhance healthcare access, health outcomes, and community wellness in rural Oklahoma. Eligible organizations must operate in rural counties, serve populations of 55,000 or fewer, and meet federal registration and insurance requirements.

Organizations interested in applying must submit their applications by April 13, 2026. The RHT Program will host a webinar on March 19, 2026, to provide an overview and answer questions, with a recording to be posted online. Public engagement meetings are also scheduled for April. This microgrant program represents a direct investment in addressing community-identified needs for improved healthcare access through tangible resources.

What to do next

Review eligibility criteria for the Community-Led Wellness Hubs: Microgrants program.
Prepare and submit grant applications by the April 13, 2026 deadline.
Attend the informational webinar on March 19, 2026, or review the recording.

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Oklahoma Rural Health Transformation Program Announces Public Grant Application

Tweet PRINT Email Monday, March 16, 2026 OKLAHOMA CITY – The Oklahoma Rural Health Transformation (RHT) Program has released its first public grant application through a Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) for the Community-Led Wellness Hubs: Microgrants program. Applications are due by 11:59 p.m. CT on April 13, 2026.

The Microgrants program is one of 29 programs included in Oklahoma’s RHT Program initiatives.

Microgrant funding will support one-time purchases of equipment and other lasting assets that can help improve health care access, health outcomes and overall community wellness in rural Oklahoma communities.

Eligible organizations must operate in a rural county or maintain a branch serving a rural county, serve communities with populations of 55,000 or fewer residents and maintain required federal registration and insurance documentation.

“This microgrant program is a direct result of what we heard during our listening sessions in our program planning phase,” said Jackie Kanak, Director of Operations and Population Health for the Oklahoma RHT Program. “Communities told us that even small investments, like diagnostic equipment or wellness resources, could make a meaningful difference in access to care and overall health.”

Program staff will host a webinar from 1-2 p.m., Thursday, March 19 to provide an overview of the Microgrant application and answer questions. A recording will be posted to the application website following the meeting.

The Microgrant NOFO and webinar link are available on the RHT Program website at Oklahoma.gov/health/RHTPfunding.

The Oklahoma RHT Program will also host several public engagement meetings in April for residents interested in program updates and upcoming funding opportunities. Details for these events have been posted on the program website.

The Oklahoma RHT Program is part of a historic $50 billion federal investment by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) authorized by the One Big Beautiful Bill Act. Oklahoma secured $223,476,948.62 million for the first budget period of a five-year grant that focuses on helping people get the care they need where they live, leading to a healthier, thriving state.

This publication is supported by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) as part of a financial assistance award totaling $223,476,948.62 with 100 percent funded by CMS/HHS. The contents are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily represent the official views of, nor an endorsement, by CMS/HHS, or the U.S. Government.

Last Modified on Mar 16, 2026