Integrated Primary Care Grant Program

The Integrated Primary Care funding opportunity is part of Wyoming’s Rural Health Transformation Program, administered by the Wyoming Department of Health and supported through federal funding provided by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services. This broader initiative is designed to strengthen healthcare systems across rural Wyoming by investing in sustainable, community-based solutions that improve access, coordination, and quality of care. Within this framework, the Integrated Primary Care opportunity focuses specifically on advancing comprehensive care models that unify multiple health services into a single, coordinated delivery system. The purpose of this funding opportunity is to expand the availability, geographic reach, and population coverage of Federally Qualified Health Centers and Tribally-run 638 clinics operating in Wyoming. The program prioritizes improving integration between primary care and key service areas, including behavioral health, obstetric and gynecological care, dental services, and preventive health. By encouraging integration, the initiative aims to address fragmented care delivery and improve patient outcomes through more coordinated and accessible services. Funding is intended to support the transformation of existing clinical operations into integrated care models. This includes capital and operational investments such as renovating or retrofitting clinical and non-clinical spaces, expanding service capacity, and establishing new service sites. Applicants may propose projects that convert existing facilities, create satellite or micro clinics in underserved communities, or enhance mobile clinic capabilities. These infrastructure improvements are intended to bring care closer to patients and reduce barriers to accessing multiple services. In addition to physical infrastructure, the funding supports workforce and service expansion. Eligible uses include hiring clinical and support staff, investing in workforce training and certification, and expanding service lines to include new or enhanced care offerings. Applicants may also use funds to purchase or upgrade medical equipment and supplies necessary to support integrated services. Community-based health programming, such as nutrition education, group prenatal care, and physical activity initiatives, is also supported to reinforce preventive care and patient engagement. Applicants are expected to design proposals that reflect the specific needs of their communities and demonstrate practical, sustainable implementation strategies. Upon award, recipients must develop and submit a detailed work plan outlining activities, timelines, and responsible personnel across a five-year project period. This requirement underscores the program’s focus on long-term impact and accountability rather than short-term interventions. Awardees are subject to ongoing reporting requirements to ensure alignment with approved plans and effective use of funds. Recipients must submit annual reports detailing progress, including metrics such as the number of new service sites established, patient populations served, staffing levels, and other performance indicators defined by the Wyoming Department of Health. These reporting expectations are intended to track outcomes and support continuous improvement across funded projects. The application process is conducted through an online submission platform and includes a required eligibility form for all applicants. The deadline for submission is in early August 2026, and applications are evaluated competitively with priority given to Federally Qualified Health Centers and Tribally-run clinics. Overall, this funding opportunity is designed to drive systemic improvements in rural healthcare delivery by enabling providers to implement integrated, patient-centered care models that are both scalable and sustainable.

Align proposal with community need and demonstrate sustainable integrated care expansion