Connected Care Grid Remote Patient Monitoring Outpatient Programming Grant

The Rural Health Transformation Program Connected Care Grid Remote Patient Monitoring Outpatient Programming grant is administered by the West Virginia Department of Health under the broader Rural Health Transformation Program, which is funded through a federal award of approximately 200 million dollars from the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services. This initiative is part of a statewide strategy to improve health outcomes, reduce chronic disease burden, and increase workforce participation across rural communities. The program aligns with broader policy priorities focused on preventative care, nutrition, and long term health improvement, emphasizing measurable outcomes rather than activity based funding. The purpose of this funding opportunity is to support the deployment of comprehensive outpatient remote patient monitoring programs targeting high risk rural populations living with diabetes or hypertension. Applicants are expected to implement evidence based solutions that incorporate FDA cleared monitoring devices such as blood pressure cuffs or glucose monitors, paired with virtual care coordination models. These programs must actively manage patient health in home settings while addressing root causes of chronic disease through lifestyle interventions, nutritional support, and behavioral health integration. Funding is structured as a performance based reimbursement model with total available funding exceeding nine million dollars for the outpatient program and associated integration costs. Awards are distributed across milestones, including initial program setup, partial deployment to targeted patients and clinicians, and full scale implementation with demonstrated clinical improvements. Funds must be used within a defined performance period ending July 31, 2027, and cannot be used to supplant existing funding, support construction, or cover pre award costs. Administrative costs are capped at ten percent of the total award, and certain expenditures such as lobbying, duplicate clinical payments, and non allowable services are prohibited. Eligible applicants include outpatient remote patient monitoring vendors and clinical care organizations that intend to deploy monitoring programs within West Virginia. Preference is given to applicants that contribute to economic development within the state, including those that create jobs or expand operations locally. Programs must operate across rural counties, focusing on populations with significant health disparities, and must integrate with the state managed data infrastructure to ensure real time reporting and accountability. The application process requires submission through the West Virginia State Grant Processing System using the vendor self service portal. Applicants must complete a detailed narrative addressing organizational capacity, expected health outcomes, implementation feasibility, and long term sustainability. Additional required components include a detailed budget, budget narrative, contact list, and county level service plan. Applications are evaluated based on capacity, impact, feasibility, sustainability, and budget, with a minimum score threshold required for funding consideration. Key dates include a release date of July 29, 2026 and an application deadline of August 12, 2026 at 11:59 PM Eastern Time. Applicants may submit questions within three business days of posting, and technical assistance is available via email. Awards are expected to begin shortly after execution of grant agreements, with rapid deployment required within sixty days. Ongoing reporting includes monthly and quarterly submissions, with strict requirements for data accuracy, performance tracking, and compliance with federal and state guidelines. The program is not recurring and represents a time limited funding opportunity tied to the state’s federal award cycle. Grantees must demonstrate measurable improvements in clinical outcomes such as reduced emergency department visits, improved blood pressure control, and better diabetes management. Continued funding beyond the initial period is not guaranteed and depends on both performance and future federal funding availability.

Emphasize measurable health outcomes; demonstrate rapid deployment capability; align with state priorities and data integration requirements