The LIFT Initiative Request for Applications
The LIFT (Leveraging Innovation for Facilitated Telehealth) Initiative Request for Applications (RFA) is now open, marking a key milestone in Utah’s Rural Health Transformation Program.
Eligible organizations are encouraged to submit proposals for funding that align with the LIFT Initiative objectives and advance innovative, community‑driven approaches to improving healthcare access, quality, and outcomes in rural communities.
Rural Health Transformation LIFT Initiative RFA Deadline Extended
The application deadline for the LIFT Initiative RHTP Subgrantee Application has been extended to August 10, 2026, at 5:00 p.m. MT.
All other requirements remain the same. Applications must be submitted through the online portal at uetn.submittable.com/submit.
Questions? Contact the LIFT program team.
We encourage prospective applicants to use this additional time to submit a complete, competitive application.
LIFT - RFA Technical Assistance Webinar
A recording is now available to help applicants navigate the LIFT funding opportunity.
The webinar covers:
- Overview of the LIFT Initiative funding opportunity
- Request for Applications (RFA) requirements and eligibility criteria
- The five LIFT project tracks and eligible project types
- Budget, reporting, and shovel-ready project expectations
- Application scoring criteria and reviewer considerations
- Available technical assistance resources and applicant support
Watch the webinar recording and access the presentation slide deck below:
The LIFT Initiative is supported by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) under the Rural Health Transformation Program, through a subaward from the Utah Department of Health and Human Services to the Utah Education and Telehealth Network (UETN), as part of a financial assistance award totaling $26,500,000 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.