Catalyst Awards overview

The Catalyst Awards grants represent Oregon's largest round of Rural Health Transformation Program funding to date. After a competitive Request for Grant Proposals (RFGP) submission period (4/10/26 – 5/26/26) that yielded over 500 proposals, and a comprehensive review and evaluation process, OHA has announced that 85 organizations will be awarded over $80M to improve rural health in the State. Individual grant amounts and project scopes will be finalized after OHA completes award negotiations with the selected organizations this summer.

At a glance

85 Organizations, 103 Projects
$80.1M in Budget Period 1 and $76.1M in Budget Period 2 for a total of $156.2M
 
Initiative Investments
Healthy Communities & Prevention:
i.    $39.2M in BP1
ii.    $40.7M in BP2
Workforce Capacity & Resilience
i.    $15.4M in BP1
ii.    $18.1M in BP2
Technology & Data Modernization
i.    $19.1M in BP1
ii.    $12.5M in BP2
Regional Partnerships & Systems Transformation
i.    $6.4M in BP1
ii.    $4.8M in BP2

How final award selections were made

The Catalyst Awards selection process was highly competitive. OHA received 583 project proposals submitted by 353 organizations requesting more than $830 million across both budget years. With $160 million available for award, selected projects represent less than 17% of total funding requested. As a result, many strong and promising proposals were ultimately not selected for funding.

Final Catalyst Award selections were made by the OHA Catalyst Award Selection Panel pursuant to RFGP Section 9.1. Evaluator scores were one component of the selection process. In addition to evaluator scores, the Selection Panel considered other factors identified in the RFGP, including geographic distribution of projects, balance across project outcomes and targets, available funding, the total number of awards, and overall alignment with the goals and outcomes of the RFGP and Oregon's Rural Health Transformation Program. 

In addition, the following list provides examples for some technical reasons why projects were not awarded:
 
1. Project included components that were non-allowable costs per CMS
2. Organization did not submit required documents
3. Organization did not provide sufficient proof of eligibility
4. Budget requests were significantly outside the bounds of budget requirements
5. Project was lacking clarity in activities, specific budget detail, and/or sustainability plans 6. Projects lacked demonstrated commitments from key partners

OHA recognizes the significant investment required to prepare a competitive proposal and sincerely appreciates the commitment organizations have shown to improving the health of rural Oregonians. Organizations that were not selected for funding are encouraged to remain engaged with future opportunities through the Rural Health Transformation Program.

Project Summaries by Initiative

Healthy Communities and Prevention Initiatives

NEST - Bay Clinic LLP

Location: Coos, Curry, Douglas, Lane, Lincoln 
Award Amount: $2,777,095
Expanding access to postpartum care for rural families
Rural mothers and infants face challenges accessing postpartum care, particularly as maternal health services have changed across the Southern Oregon Coast. This project provides in-home maternal and infant care, behavioral health support, and care coordination through a clinic-to-home model. Funding supports home-visiting staff and workforce development. The expected impact of this work is increased access to care, fewer missed follow-up appointments, earlier identification of health concerns, and improved maternal and infant health outcomes.
 

Center M SPOKE - Center M Connective

Location: Deschutes, Douglas, Josephine, Malheur, Umatilla, Wallowa
Award Amount: $1,980,423
Building preventive mental health support into routine prenatal care
Perinatal mental health support can be difficult to access in rural and frontier communities, creating opportunities to strengthen prevention and early intervention services. This project expands access to evidence-based preventive mental health support through telehealth group sessions, digital screening tools, and partnerships with prenatal care clinics. Funding supports program implementation, community engagement, and technology-enabled care, with the expected impact of reducing perinatal mental health concerns, improving early identification of women needing additional support, and increasing access to appropriate behavioral health services.

Implementation of Evidence-Based Substance Use and Mental Health Care for Parents in Klamath and Lake Counties - Chestnut Health Systems, Inc.

Location: Klamath, Lake
Award Amount: $2,507,473 (one of two projects awarded to this organization)
Helping parents overcome substance use and mental health challenges to strengthen families
Parents involved in child welfare systems in rural counties often face significant barriers to accessing behavioral health services for co-occurring substance use and mental health conditions. This project expands access to evidence-based, family-centered treatment through home-, community-, and telehealth-based services while building local capacity for sustainable service delivery. Funding supports counselor staffing, program implementation, and infrastructure development, with the expected impact of reduced substance use and mental health symptoms, improved family stability, and stronger child welfare outcomes.

Implementation of Evidence-Based Substance Use and Mental Health Care for Parents in Josephine and Jackson Counties - Chestnut Health Systems, Inc.

Location: Jackson, Josephine
Award Amount: $1,528,006 (one of two projects awarded to this organization)
Expanding family-centered behavioral health services in Josephine and Jackson counties
Parents involved with child welfare systems in rural counties often face barriers to accessing treatment for co-occurring substance use and mental health conditions. This project establishes the Just Care for Families (JCFF) model in the region by partnering with a local provider, building program infrastructure, and delivering home- and community-based services to families. Funding supports program start-up, workforce development, and service delivery, with the expected impact of improved parental well-being, reduced child welfare involvement, and sustainable access to behavioral health treatment for rural families.

Rural Coastal EMS Transport Capacity Expansion - City of Seaside (Seaside Fire & Rescue)

Location: Clatsop
Award Amount: $600,000
Strengthening emergency medical transport capacity on the northern Oregon coast
Rural residents and millions of annual visitors rely on limited emergency medical transport resources in Seaside and across Clatsop County, where access to emergency care often depends on local transport capacity. This project expands EMS transport capacity through the purchase of a fully equipped ambulance, advanced cardiac monitoring equipment, and powered patient-handling technology. Funding supports acquisition of these critical emergency response assets, with the expected impact of faster transport times, improved emergency care outcomes, and enhanced regional EMS capacity for residents and visitors alike.

Senior Chronic Care Management & Preventive Access Outreach - Columbia River Health

Location: Morrow
Award Amount: $218,113
Helping seniors stay engaged in preventive care and chronic disease management
Many seniors and adults with chronic conditions face challenges staying connected to routine preventive care and managing ongoing health needs. This project strengthens proactive outreach, care coordination, and care gap follow-up to help patients access preventive services, manage chronic conditions, and address barriers to care. Funding supports outreach and workflow improvements, with the expected impact of increased preventive care participation, improved chronic disease self-management, and helping seniors maintain their health and independence.

Scaling a Statewide Network of Care for Rural Families Impacted by Perinatal Substance Use: Oregon Family Care Plans - Comagine Health

Location: Statewide
Award Amount: $3,011,149
Strengthening coordinated support for families affected by perinatal substance use across Oregon
 Pregnant and parenting individuals affected by substance use often face stigma, fragmented services, and barriers to accessing coordinated care, particularly in rural communities. This project expands access to Family Care Plans through a statewide web-based tool, telephone support line, and community outreach efforts that help families connect with services and support. Funding supports technology development, care coordination infrastructure, training, and outreach. The expected impact of this project is improved service access, stronger care coordination, and healthier outcomes for parents and children across Oregon.

Flourish Together/Florecemos Juntos - Conexión Fénix

Location: Benton, Lincoln, Linn, Tillamook
Award Amount: $446,074 (one of two projects awarded to this organization)
Advancing health and wellness for rural Latinx families through culturally rooted community connection
Latinx families in rural Oregon benefit from health information and services that are delivered in culturally and linguistically responsive ways. This project expands the Tacita de Café model through community gatherings, health fairs, health education classes, and navigation support provided in Spanish, Mam, and English. Funding supports community health workers, outreach, education, and resource navigation, with the expected impact of improved health literacy, increased access to health services, stronger social connections, and healthier outcomes for families across four rural counties.

Resilient Communities/Comunidades Resilientes - Conexión Fénix

Location: Benton, Lincoln, Linn, Tillamook
Award Amount: $427,586 (one of two projects awarded to this organization)
Building resilience and improving mental health through culturally responsive community support
Latinx families in rural communities benefit from accessible, culturally responsive mental health education and support. This project expands the Tacita de Café model by combining community-based mental wellness activities with mobile mental health services, telehealth support, and bilingual community health workers. Funding supports outreach, education, mobile and tele-mental health services, and family navigation support, with the expected impact of reduced stigma around mental health, increased access to behavioral health services, and stronger resilience and well-being for families.

The Great Circle Recovery & Detox Project - Confederated Tribes of Grand Ronde

Location: Clackamas, Marion, Multnomah, Polk, Tillamook, Washington, Yamhill
Award Amount: $540,000
Expanding culturally responsive withdrawal management and recovery services for Tribal communities
 American Indian and Alaska Native individuals seeking treatment for substance use disorders are best served by care that combines high-quality medical services with culturally responsive support. This project establishes a medically supervised withdrawal management program supported by specialized staff, clinical equipment, and integrated health technology. Funding supports workforce development, medical infrastructure, and care coordination systems, with the expected impact of increased access to withdrawal management services, stronger connections to ongoing treatment and recovery supports, and improved health outcomes for Tribal communities.

Josephine County Continuum of Care - Continuum Behavioral Health and Recovery Services

Location: Josephine, Statewide
Award Amount: $2,122,597
Expanding access to behavioral health and recovery services in rural communities
 People seeking treatment for substance use and co-occurring mental health conditions in rural communities need access to coordinated services across the full continuum of care. This project expands behavioral health services by adding ambulatory and inpatient withdrawal management, enhancing co-occurring treatment programs, and increasing access to mobile healthcare services. Funding supports workforce expansion, facility improvements, and service development, with the expected impact of improved access to treatment, stronger care transitions, and a more complete continuum of care for individuals and families on their recovery journey.

I-REACH JV-HNC Facility Restoration, Diagnostics, CLIA Lab & Mobile Outreach - Cornerstone Whole Healthcare Organization, Inc.

Location: Malheur
Award Amount: $773,113 (one of three projects awarded to this organization)
Restoring local healthcare access in a frontier community
 Residents of Jordan Valley and surrounding frontier communities have lacked local healthcare services for more than a decade, requiring long travel distances for routine and preventive care. This project restores a former community clinic and expands mobile healthcare outreach by adding local diagnostic, laboratory, telehealth, and preventive care services. Funding supports facility renovation, medical equipment, and mobile outreach infrastructure, with the expected impact of improved access to care, reduced travel burdens, and stronger health services for residents across the region.

Bringing Oncology Services to Curry County - Curry Health District

Location: Curry
Award Amount:  $600,000
Bringing cancer treatment closer to home for rural residents
 Rural patients receiving cancer treatment often travel significant distances to access chemotherapy and infusion services. This project establishes the region's first local oncology infusion center by equipping it with the clinical and patient-care infrastructure needed to provide chemotherapy and infusion services close to home. Funding supports infusion equipment, monitoring technology, and treatment space furnishings, with the expected impact of improved access to cancer care, reduced travel burdens, and better continuity of treatment for rural patients and their families.

Integrated School-Based Behavioral Health Continuum of Care - Douglas Education Service District

Location: Douglas
Award Amount: $637,936
Connecting students to behavioral health support through coordinated school-based care
Children and youth in rural communities can experience difficulties accessing timely behavioral health services due to workforce shortages, geographic barriers, and fragmented referral systems. This project creates a countywide school-based behavioral health coordination model that connects students to appropriate services through centralized referrals, provider collaboration, and expanded school-based supports. Funding supports care coordination, referral infrastructure, and provider partnerships, with the expected impact of improved access to behavioral health services, stronger continuity of care, and better support for students' mental health and well-being.

Rural Continuum Expansion - Ambulatory Detox, Residential SUD, and Integrated Specialty Workforce - Eastern Oregon Health and Wellness, Inc

Location: Baker, Umatilla, Union, Wallowa
Award Amount: $1,815,060
Expanding access to substance use treatment and recovery services across Eastern Oregon
 People seeking substance use treatment in rural Eastern Oregon often endure long travel distances and encounter limited access to withdrawal management and higher levels of care. This project expands the regional continuum of care by implementing ambulatory detox services, residential treatment, medically monitored detoxification, and coordinated behavioral health supports. Funding supports workforce development, facility improvements, and program implementation. Expected outcomes include increased access to treatment, reduced wait times, stronger care coordination, and improved recovery outcomes for individuals and families.

Operationalizing Teledentistry in Klamath Falls - Equity Dental, LLC

Location: Klamath
Award Amount: $1,443,160 (one of two projects awarded to this organization)
Bringing preventive dental care directly to children in rural communities
Many children in rural communities face barriers to accessing routine dental care due to distance, transportation barriers, and limited local provider availability. This project expands access to pediatric oral health services through a mobile teledentistry program that delivers preventive care, screenings, and referrals at schools and community sites while establishing a dedicated dental home for follow-up treatment. Funding supports mobile dental equipment, clinic renovations, and dental care infrastructure. The project will increase access to preventive and comprehensive dental care, strengthen care coordination, and support improved oral health outcomes for children and families.

Cultivando Salud: Improving Health Literacy in Rural Latiné Communities - Familias en Acción

Location: Clackamas, Clatsop, Columbia, Deschutes, Hood River, Marion, Morrow, Multnomah, Polk, Tillamook, Umatilla, Washington, Yamhill
Award Amount: $797,510
Supporting health education and chronic disease prevention in rural Latiné communities
 Language barriers, limited health information and challenges navigating healthcare systems can contribute to poorer health outcomes for rural Latiné populations. This project expands culturally responsive workshops focused on nutrition, chronic disease prevention, health literacy, and healthcare navigation while also strengthening the Community Health Worker workforce through training and certification opportunities. Funding supports health education, community leadership development, and Community Health Worker training. Expected outcomes include increased health literacy, stronger engagement in preventive health programs, expanded access to culturally relevant health information, and a growing bilingual and bicultural healthcare workforce.

Expanding Rural Behavioral Health and Family Support in the Santiam Canyon - Family Building Blocks

Location: Marion
Award Amount: $449,795
Strengthening children's mental health and family well-being through integrated early childhood services
 Families with young children in rural communities often encounter obstacles to accessing behavioral health, early childhood, and family support services close to home. This project expands therapeutic early childhood programming, onsite mental health services, parenting supports, and transportation assistance through a centralized community hub serving children from birth to age five and their caregivers. Funding supports classroom staff, a family mental health clinician, and transportation services. The project will help improve access to prevention-focused care, strengthen caregiver resilience, support healthy child development, and promote long-term family stability.

Northeast Oregon Maternal and Surgical Services Access Project - Grande Ronde Hospital, Inc.

Location: Baker, Union
Award Amount: $3,208,988
Protecting and expanding access to maternal and surgical care in Northeast Oregon
 Rural residents in Northeast Oregon face decreasing access to maternity and surgical services because of workforce shortages and geographic barriers. This project expands local access to minimally invasive surgical care by implementing robotic-assisted surgery services for maternal health, women's health, urology, and general surgery patients. Funding supports the purchase of advanced surgical technology, helping to improve access to specialty care, reduce the need for travel outside the region, and strengthen the long-term sustainability of rural surgical services.

Embedded Behavior Specialists - Grant County Education Service District

Location: Grant
Award Amount: $584,800
Bringing specialized behavioral health support directly into rural schools
Students with complex behavioral health needs in rural communities often have limited access to specialized services and supports close to home. This project embeds Licensed Behavior Specialists within local schools to provide behavioral health stabilization, individualized intervention planning, and staff coaching while expanding access to services across multiple school districts. Funding supports the addition of two behavioral health specialists. The project is designed to improve access to behavioral health care, reduce classroom disruptions and crisis incidents, and strengthen the capacity of educators to support student well-being.

Rural Mobile Oral Health Access and Teledentistry Expansion Initiative - Konnect Dental Kare Services

Location: Klamath
Award Amount: $4,300,000
Expanding mobile dental care for underserved rural communities
Access to timely dental care can be limited in rural and frontier communities because of transportation barriers, provider shortages, and long wait times for appointments. This project expands a mobile oral health program that delivers preventive, early-intervention, and limited urgent dental services through an Expanded Practice Dental Hygienist-led model supported by teledentistry. Funding supports mobile service delivery, community outreach, and teledentistry integration. Anticipated outcomes include improved access to oral health services, earlier intervention for dental concerns, better care coordination, and reduced reliance on emergency departments for preventable dental conditions.

South Lane Dental Clinic Rural Oral Health Access Launch Project - Lane County, Oregon

Location: Lane
Award Amount: $768,789
Expanding access to integrated dental care in a rural community
Access to preventive and comprehensive dental care remains limited for many rural residents, particularly those experiencing financial, transportation, or healthcare access challenges. This project launches a new dental clinic within an existing Federally Qualified Health Center using a phased approach that begins with Expanded Practice Dental Hygienist-led preventive services and expands to comprehensive dental care. Funding supports clinic startup activities, workforce onboarding, and operational readiness. Over time, the project will increase access to oral health services, strengthen coordination between dental, medical, and behavioral health care, and reduce unmet oral health needs in the community.

Protecting Rural Surgical Access: Critical Operating Room HVAC Infrastructure Initiative - Lower Umpqua Hospital District

Location: Coos, Douglas
Award Amount: $1,200,000 (one of two projects awarded to this organization)
Protecting access to local surgical and specialty care through critical infrastructure improvements
 Reliable healthcare infrastructure is essential to maintaining surgical and procedural services in rural communities. This project modernizes the hospital's operating room HVAC system, a critical component required to safely provide surgical care and support the expansion of new gynecology and pain management services. Funding supports replacement of aging infrastructure that underpins surgical operations. This investment will help ensure continued access to local healthcare services, strengthen long-term system resilience, and support expanded specialty care options for rural residents.

Home Visiting - Lutheran Community Services Northwest

Location: Klamath, Lake, Yamhill
Award Amount: $938,204
Expanding home visiting services to support families during early childhood
 Early childhood home visiting programs provide families with personalized support, connections to community resources, and guidance during critical stages of child development. This project expands home visiting capacity by adding new staff, increasing support for high-need families, and strengthening workforce training in rural communities. Funding supports home visitors, family support staff, and professional development. As a result, more families will be able to access timely, relationship-based services that support healthy child development, strengthen caregiver capacity, and improve long-term family well-being.

Rural Access Mobile Health Program (RAMP) - Medical Teams International

Location: Baker, Crook, Gilliam, Grant, Morrow, Umatilla, Union, Wallowa, Wheeler
Award Amount: $4,219,389
Bringing integrated healthcare services directly to remote Eastern Oregon communities
 Rural and frontier residents often face long travel distances and limited access to preventive healthcare services such as vaccinations, screenings, and health education. This project launches a mobile health program that delivers immunizations, chronic disease screenings, point-of-care testing, and community health education through partnerships with local public health agencies, schools, tribal communities, and community organizations. Funding supports mobile clinic operations, staffing, and regional service expansion. As the program grows, residents will have more opportunities to access preventive care close to home, improving early detection, chronic disease management, and overall community health.

In-Home Emergency Care with Medical Transport to Alternate Destinations - Mercy Flights, Inc.

Location: Jackson
Award Amount: $1,031,361
Expanding access to emergency and acute care through in-home medical services
Rural residents often face challenges accessing timely emergency and acute care due to distance, transportation barriers, and limited local healthcare options. This project expands an existing in-home emergency care model by connecting community paramedics, telehealth providers, and care coordination services to deliver treatment, behavioral health screening, and follow-up support directly in patients' homes. Funding supports expanded service availability and new referral pathways. As a result, more rural residents will be able to receive appropriate care where they live, reducing unnecessary emergency department visits and improving access to coordinated, patient-centered care.

Nehalem Child Behavioral Health Transformative Access - Nehalem Bay Health Center and Pharmacy (NBHCP)

Location: Clatsop, Tillamook
Award Amount: $1,166,671
Expanding school-based behavioral health support for children and families
 Students in rural communities regularly face long wait times and limited access to behavioral health services, delaying needed support. This project expands school-based behavioral health services by adding mental health counselors, care coordination, parenting education, and school-wide wellness activities to serve elementary, middle, and high school students. Funding supports behavioral health staffing, care coordination, and prevention-focused programming. Students and families will have greater access to behavioral health support, stronger connections to community resources, and expanded opportunities to build resilience and well-being both at school and at home.

Hub and Spoke Cancer Care Network for Eastern Oregon - OARM Services of Oregon, P.C.

Location: Baker, Gilliam, Grant, Morrow, Wallowa, Wheeler
Award Amount: $793,883
Connecting rural cancer patients to specialty care though a regional telehealth network
Rural and frontier cancer patients face significant challenges accessing specialty consultations due to long travel distances and limited local availability of oncology services. This project establishes a hub-and-spoke telehealth network that connects patients to radiation oncology, palliative care, and related specialty consultations through trusted local clinics, community sites, and tribal health partners. Funding supports care coordination, patient navigation, and the creation of new telehealth access points. The network will expand access to specialty cancer care, help patients better understand their treatment options, and strengthen support for individuals receiving care closer to their communities.

Integrating Primary & Maternity Care into a Family Behavioral Health SUD Treatment Campus - Oasis Center of the Rogue Valley

Location: Statewide
Award Amount: $348,328 (one of two projects awarded to this organization)
Supporting whole-family recovery through integrated healthcare and substance use treatment
Families affected by substance use disorder benefit from coordinated access to healthcare, behavioral health services, and family-centered supports. This project expands an integrated care model by establishing a satellite primary care clinic within a family treatment campus that provides substance use treatment, maternity care, pediatric services, mental health support, and care coordination in one location. Funding supports clinical staffing, children's services, and medical equipment. The project will strengthen access to whole-family care, improve treatment engagement and continuity of care, and support healthier outcomes for parents and children on their recovery journey.

Mobile Health Clinic to Serve Rural Patients Engaged in SUD care - Oasis Center of the Rogue Valley

Location: Josephine
Award Amount: $312,400 (one of two projects awarded to this organization)
Bringing integrated healthcare directly to rural communities through mobile care
People receiving substance use treatment in rural communities can have difficulty accessing primary care, maternity care, and ongoing health services close to where they live and receive treatment. This project launches a mobile health unit that delivers integrated healthcare services, including primary care, maternity care, laboratory testing, medication-assisted treatment support, and care coordination at rural treatment and recovery sites. Funding supports the purchase and operation of the mobile clinic. The initiative is designed to reduce transportation barriers, improve continuity of care, strengthen treatment engagement, and expand access to whole-person healthcare for individuals and families affected by substance use disorder.

Expanding Access to Medication and Behavioral Health Services for Students of Hood River and Wasco County - One Community Health

Location: Hood River, Wasco
Award Amount: $1,013,154 (one of two projects awarded to this organization)
Expanding school-based access to behavioral health care and medications for rural youth
Schools can play an important role in connecting young people to timely healthcare and behavioral health services in a setting that is accessible and familiar. This project expands school-based health services by adding behavioral health support for middle school students and installing a pharmacy locker that allows students to conveniently access prescribed medications on campus. Funding supports behavioral health staffing, medication access infrastructure, and care coordination. The project will help increase access to behavioral health services, improve medication adherence, strengthen connections to community resources, and support healthier outcomes for students.

Using Mobile Services to Expand Access to Care for the Housing Insecure, Older Adults, and Students of the mid-Columbia River Gorge - One Community Health

Location: Hood River, Wasco
Award Amount: $1,677,809 (one of two projects awarded to this organization)
Bringing healthcare and social support services directly to rural communities
 People experiencing housing insecurity, older adults, and students in rural communities encounter barriers to accessing routine healthcare services. This project increases access to primary care, behavioral health services, substance use treatment, vision care, peer support, and care navigation through partnerships with local organizations. Funding supports a new mobile clinic and expanded service delivery. The project will broaden access to integrated health and social services, strengthen care coordination, and help reduce barriers to care for rural residents experiencing housing instability, transportation challenges, and other health-related social needs.

Closing the Rural Dementia Gap in Oregon - A Patient, Caregiver, and Clinician-Facing Cognitive Health Review Information System (CHRIS) with Statewide Rural Reach - Oregon Health & Science University, Oregon Health & Science University - Department of Neurology

Location: Statewide
Award Amount: $970,892
Improving access to cognitive health support for rural Oregonians and their caregivers
Rural communities face limited access to specialty expertise for dementia, Alzheimer's disease, and other cognitive health concerns. This project deploys a digital cognitive health platform that helps patients, caregivers, and primary care clinicians identify cognitive concerns, access personalized guidance, and connect with appropriate resources through rural healthcare settings. Funding supports technology implementation, community engagement, and regional partnerships. Key outcomes include expanded access to cognitive health services, increased support for family caregivers, earlier identification of treatable conditions, and improved care coordination for rural patients experiencing cognitive change.

Expanding Mobile Integrated Health (MIH) in Rural Oregon - Oregon Office of Rural Health at Oregon Health & Science University

Location: Grant, Harney, Wheeler, Statewide
Award Amount: $794,238
Expanding mobile integrated healthcare services for rural Oregon communities
Mobile integrated healthcare programs bring preventive care, chronic disease support, and care coordination directly to people in rural and frontier communities. This project expands community paramedicine services by supporting new mobile integrated healthcare programs, strengthening workforce training through scholarships, and enhancing an existing rural pilot program. Funding supports program implementation, technical assistance, and workforce development. The effort will increase access to healthcare and social support services, strengthen care coordination, and help rural residents better manage their health close to home.

U-COPE REACH - Oregon Washington Health Network

Location: Umatilla, Union
Award Amount: $837,971
Expanding mobile health outreach for underserved rural communities
Mobile health services can play an important role in connecting people to care when transportation, housing instability, or geographic isolation make traditional healthcare settings difficult to access. This project expands an existing mobile outreach program by enhancing a mobile medical unit, adding nursing support, and extending services into additional rural communities. Funding supports infrastructure upgrades, clinical staffing, outreach equipment, and service expansion. The project will increase access to preventive health services, care coordination, overdose and infectious disease prevention, and connections to behavioral health and medical resources for people who rely on mobile outreach as a primary point of access to care.

Outback Strong Facility Fortification, Client Transit, and Behavioral Health Workforce Expansion Project - Outback Strong LLC

Location: Lake
Award Amount: $291,000
Strengthening behavioral health access and recovery support in a frontier community
Individuals seeking behavioral health and substance use disorder treatment in frontier communities encounter transportation challenges, limited local services, and workforce shortages. This project strengthens the region's recovery infrastructure through facility improvements, transportation services, and workforce development investments that support expanded access to care. Funding supports facility modernization, a client transportation van, and professional training and licensure advancement for behavioral health staff. The project will expand access to treatment, reduce barriers to participation in recovery services, and increase local capacity to provide high-quality behavioral health care close to home.

Project ANCHOR: Accessing Neighborhood Care for Healthy Oregon - PeaceHealth Peace Harbor Medical Center

Location: Coos, Curry, Douglas, Lane
Award Amount: $465,542
Strengthening maternal and child health through community-based prenatal care
Rural families have difficulty accessing prenatal care, maternal health services, and specialized support close to home. This project expands maternal and child health services through the introduction of an evidence-based group prenatal care program, enhanced maternity care infrastructure, provider training, and community health education activities. Funding supports prenatal health programs, clinical equipment, workforce training, and outreach efforts. Expected outcomes include increased participation in preventive prenatal care, improved maternal health knowledge and self-management skills, stronger support networks for families, and expanded access to local maternity services.

Rural Pharmacy Prescription Lockers Project – Pharmacy Foundation of Oregon

Location: Baker, Columbia, Curry, Deschutes, Grant, Harney, Josephine, Lane, Lincoln, Malheur, Morrow, Wheeler
Award Amount: $3,362,529 (one of three projects awarded to this organization)
Improving access to prescription medications through rural pharmacy technology
Rural residents managing chronic conditions face challenges accessing prescription medications due to pharmacy closures, limited local services, and long travel distances. This project expands a network of secure, temperature-controlled pharmacy lockers that allow patients to pick up medications locally and connect with licensed pharmacists through integrated telepharmacy technology. Funding supports the installation of pharmacy lockers in underserved communities and partnerships with local pharmacies and community organizations. Patients will have more convenient access to medications and pharmacist consultations, helping support medication adherence, chronic disease management, and access to pharmacy services close to home.

Rural Pharmacy Prescription Delivery Vehicles - Pharmacy Foundation of Oregon

Location: Columbia, Deschutes, Grant, Josephine, Lane, Malheur, Morrow
Award Amount: $1,183,772 (one of three projects awarded to this organization)
Helping rural seniors age in place through pharmacy delivery and community health worker support
Older adults in rural communities have difficulty accessing medications due to transportation limitations, mobility concerns, language barriers, and distance from pharmacy services. This project expands a proven pharmacy delivery model by providing vehicles and specially trained Community Health Workers who deliver medications directly to patients' homes while helping connect them to health and social support resources. Funding supports delivery vehicles, workforce training, and community health worker positions. By combining medication delivery with trusted in-home support, the project will improve medication access, strengthen chronic disease management, and help more seniors remain healthy and independent in their own homes.

Telepharmacy Expansion Project - Pharmacy Foundation of Oregon

Location: Marion
Award Amount: $488,916 (one of three projects awarded to this organization)
Expanding pharmacy services through telehealth technology
 Access to pharmacy services can be difficult in rural communities where local pharmacies have closed or are not financially sustainable. This project expands Oregon's first operating telepharmacy model by establishing a new pharmacist-supervised dispensing site in a rural community with limited pharmacy access. Funding supports startup costs, technology, equipment, and implementation of a proven telepharmacy approach that combines on-site pharmacy staff with remote pharmacist oversight and consultation. The project will create a new local pharmacy access point, improve access to medications and pharmacy services, and help older adults and people with chronic conditions receive care closer to home.​

Expanding Mental Health and Behavioral Health Services - Providence Health & Services – Oregon

Location: Clackamas, Clatsop, Columbia, Coos, Crook, Gilliam, Hood River, Jefferson, Klamath, Multnomah, Sherman, Umatilla, Wallowa, Wasco, Washington, Wheeler
Award Amount: $2,294,245
Expanding access to behavioral health care across rural Oregon communities
Access to outpatient mental health and substance use disorder treatment remains a significant challenge in many rural communities. This project preserves and expands behavioral health services by relocating an existing behavioral health center to a larger, purpose-designed facility and integrating it with primary care services. Funding supports facility renovation, expansion of clinical space, and operational readiness activities. The project will increase behavioral health service capacity, improve access to culturally responsive care, strengthen coordination between primary and behavioral health services, and help ensure rural residents can receive timely care close to home.

Legacy Silverton Medical Center Behavioral Health Enhancements for Rural Populations - Silverton Health

Location: Clackamas, Marion, Polk
Award Amount: $329,423 (one of two projects awarded to this organization)
Expanding access to specialized behavioral health care in rural communities
Rural communities experience shortages of behavioral health providers and limited access to specialty mental health services close to home. This project expands behavioral health capacity by adding clinicians to primary care and women's health clinics while providing advanced training in trauma treatment, suicide prevention, dementia care, chronic pain, insomnia, and integrated behavioral health. Funding supports workforce recruitment, onboarding, and professional development. The project will increase the availability of behavioral health services, strengthen the skills of the rural behavioral health workforce, and improve access to specialized care for people with complex mental health and substance use needs.

Mobile Care: Bringing Mobile Medical & Behavioral Health to Illinois Valley - Siskiyou Community Health Center

Location: Josephine
Award Amount: $634,874
Bringing integrated medical, behavioral health, and social services directly to rural communities
Geographic isolation, transportation challenges, and limited local healthcare options can make it difficult for rural residents to access timely care. This project launches a mobile health program that delivers primary care, behavioral health services, substance use disorder screening and support, care coordination, and social service navigation directly to underserved communities. Funding supports a mobile clinic staffed by medical, behavioral health, and community health professionals, as well as transportation and telehealth capabilities. The project aims to engage people who have historically faced barriers to care, strengthen connections to ongoing services, and improve access to coordinated healthcare and social supports throughout the Illinois Valley.

Klamath Rural Mobile Health Consortium - Sky Lakes Foundation

Location: Klamath
Award Amount: $3,368,153
Expanding integrated mobile healthcare services through community partnerships
Individuals in rural and frontier communities face limited access to primary care, behavioral health, dental services, and other essential healthcare resources because of provider shortages, transportation barriers, and geographic isolation. This project expands an existing mobile health program into a coordinated, multi-partner consortium that delivers integrated primary care, behavioral health, public health, oral health, and care navigation services directly to underserved communities. Funding supports mobile care operations, care coordination, staffing, technology integration, and partner collaboration. By bringing multiple services together through a single mobile care model, the project will increase access to healthcare, strengthen connections to community resources, and improve health outcomes for rural residents.

Klamath Integrated Care Navigation Program - Sky Lakes Medical Center

Location: Klamath
Award Amount: $3,253,983
Strengthening care coordination for people with complex health needs
Managing chronic conditions and navigating healthcare services can be especially challenging for rural residents who face long travel distances, provider shortages, and barriers to accessing community resources. This project expands an integrated care navigation program that helps patients with chronic disease, behavioral health conditions, cancer-related needs, and surgical care connect to clinical services, social supports, and ongoing care management. Funding supports care navigators, remote patient monitoring, medication delivery, and coordination with community resource networks. The initiative will improve care coordination, increase access to supportive services, reduce preventable hospitalizations and emergency department visits, and help patients stay engaged in their care closer to home.

Belonging and Community Connection: A Continuum of Care for Rural Prevention and Wellness - South Lane School District

Location: Lane
Award Amount: $1,024,220
Strengthening student wellness through coordinated school and community supports
Children and families often need help navigating behavioral health services, social supports, and community resources, particularly in rural communities where access can be limited. This project creates a coordinated continuum of care that connects school-based prevention programs, behavioral health supports, and family resource navigation from early childhood through graduation. Funding supports care coordination, social-emotional learning initiatives, staff training, and partnerships with community organizations. Expected outcomes include improved student well-being, stronger family connections to health and social services, increased access to behavioral health supports, and more coordinated care for children and families.

Rural Recovery and Wellness Navigation Initiative - Southern Oregon Pathways, LLC

Location: Josephine
Award Amount: $600,766
Expanding community-based behavioral health and recovery services
Individuals experiencing behavioral health and substance use challenges face barriers to care including housing instability, transportation challenges, provider shortages, and limited access to consistent support services. This project expands outpatient behavioral health and recovery services by increasing clinical staffing, strengthening peer support and outreach, implementing evidence-based treatment programs, and improving care coordination infrastructure. Funding supports workforce expansion, technology improvements, staff training, and recovery-focused services. The project will increase access to trauma-informed care, strengthen recovery support networks, and create more pathways for individuals and families to achieve long-term stability and well-being.

Brothers & Sisters In Progress Behavioral Health Access & Recovery Hub - SriPonya Collective

Location: Jefferson
Award Amount: $1,635,076
Expanding recovery support and behavioral health access through a community-centered recovery hub
Individuals seeking recovery and behavioral health services encounter barriers such as transportation challenges, provider shortages, stigma, and limited access to culturally responsive care. This project expands community-based recovery infrastructure by establishing a Recovery Community Center, peer-led support programs, transportation services, workforce development opportunities, and outpatient substance use treatment services. Funding supports recovery-focused programming, community navigation, transportation, and behavioral health capacity expansion. The initiative is designed to increase access to recovery and treatment services, strengthen peer and community support networks, and create additional pathways for individuals to achieve long-term health, stability, and well-being.

NARA NW Behavioral Health Expansion Project - The Native American Rehabilitation Association of the Northwest, Incorporated

Location: Clackamas, Coos, Douglas, Jefferson, Klamath, Lincoln, Multnomah, Polk, Umatilla, Washington, Harney
Award Amount: $2,710,646 (one of two projects awarded to this organization)
Expanding behavioral health and recovery services for youth and families
Rural youth and families, including Native youth and Tribal communities, face challenges accessing timely, culturally responsive behavioral health and substance use treatment services. This project expands school-based behavioral health services, family support and care coordination, and youth residential treatment capacity through increased staffing, outreach, peer support, and recovery programming. Funding supports behavioral health workforce expansion, school partnerships, care navigation, and youth substance use treatment services. Expected outcomes include increased access to mental health and substance use treatment, stronger connections to care for youth and families, expanded recovery support services, and improved access to culturally grounded care for Tribal communities.

NARA NW Access Points to Care Expansion Project - The Native American Rehabilitation Association of the Northwest, Incorporated

Location: Clackamas, Coos, Douglas, Harney, Jefferson, Klamath, Lincoln, Multnomah, Polk, Umatilla, Washington
Award Amount: $3,150,074 (one of two projects awarded to this organization)
Expanding access to pharmacy, dental, and care navigation services for Tribal and rural communities
Many rural residents, including Tribal members, families, older adults, and people managing chronic health conditions, experience limited access to dental care, prescription medications, and supportive services close to home. This project expands access through a mobile dental program serving rural and Tribal communities, a statewide pharmacy mail-order service, and patient navigators who help individuals connect with healthcare, behavioral health, transportation, housing, and other essential resources. Funding supports mobile dental services, pharmacy expansion, and care navigation staffing. The project will improve access to oral health care, prescription medications, and coordinated support services while strengthening culturally responsive care for Tribal communities and other underserved populations.

Access to No-Charge Vision Screenings, Eye Exams, and New Prescription Glasses for Rural Central and Southwest Oregon Children - Vision To Learn

Location: Crook, Deschutes, Jefferson, Klamath
Award Amount: $1,423,002
Expanding access to vision care for students through mobile school-based services
Many students in rural communities face barriers to receiving eye exams and prescription glasses, including limited provider availability, transportation challenges, and difficulty accessing care outside of school hours. This project expands mobile vision services by bringing eye screenings, comprehensive eye exams, glasses, and follow-up support directly to schools. Funding supports new mobile optometry clinics that serve students in rural communities and help identify vision conditions that may otherwise go untreated. The project will increase access to vision care, improve early identification of eye health concerns, and help more students receive the glasses they need to support their health, learning, and success in school.

Expanding Access to Care in Rural Eastern Oregon - Wallowa County Health Care District

Location: Wallowa
Award Amount: $2,047,167 (one of two projects awarded to this organization)
Expanding access to specialty and diagnostic care close to home
Rural residents often face long travel distances to access specialty services, advanced diagnostics, and preventive screenings. This project expands local access to breast health, cardiovascular screening, dermatology, and diagnostic services through new technology, specialty care programs, and enhanced care coordination. Funding supports advanced imaging equipment, breast biopsy services, a Mohs dermatology program, blood bank modernization, and improved health information sharing between healthcare providers. The project will help patients receive earlier diagnoses, reduce the need for travel outside the region, improve patient safety, and strengthen access to specialty care in their local community.

Rural Marion-Polk Mobile Health Pilot - Willamette Health Council

Location: Marion, Polk
Award Amount: $4,307,661 (one of two projects awarded to this organization)
Expanding access to healthcare and social supports through coordinated mobile services
Rural residents face barriers to care, including transportation challenges, limited local services, social isolation, and difficulty accessing healthcare and community resources. This project launches a coordinated mobile health model that brings physical health care, oral health services, community paramedicine, and resource navigation directly into underserved communities. Funding supports mobile healthcare delivery, in-home and community-based services, and partnerships among healthcare, public health, emergency services, and community organizations. The project will increase access to preventive care, chronic disease support, oral health services, and social supports while helping connect rural residents to the resources they need to maintain their health and well-being.

Health Outcomes through Medication Engagement - Winding Waters Medical Clinic

Location: Wallowa
Award Amount: $549,714
Expanding medication access and pharmacy support for rural residents
Residents in frontier communities face challenges accessing prescription medications due to long travel distances, severe weather, limited transportation options, and barriers related to aging, disability, or behavioral health conditions. This project expands access to pharmacy services through home medication delivery, secure community pharmacy lockers, and enhanced medication management support for people receiving behavioral health services. Funding supports pharmacy technology, community-based medication access points, and a dual-role pharmacy technician and community health worker who provides medication delivery and care navigation. The project will improve medication adherence, strengthen care coordination, reduce barriers to accessing prescriptions, and help ensure rural residents can receive the medications and support they need close to home.

Regional Partnerships & System Transformation Initiatives

Increasing Cardiac Arrest Survival Rates in Coos County - City of Coos Bay

Location: Coos
Award Amount: $911,520
Improving emergency cardiac response through regional collaboration and advanced lifesaving equipment
Rural communities experience longer emergency response and transport times, making rapid access to lifesaving cardiac care especially critical. This project strengthens regional emergency medical response capabilities by equipping fire and EMS agencies with advanced cardiac monitors, enhanced automated external defibrillators (AEDs), mechanical CPR devices, and other cardiac care equipment. Funding supports coordinated equipment deployment, responder training, and collaboration among emergency response partners. The project will improve access to timely cardiac care, strengthen regional emergency response coordination, expand public access to defibrillation, and help improve outcomes for people experiencing cardiac emergencies.

Early Learning Hub Upstream Project - InterMountain Education Service District

Location: Baker, Grant, Morrow, Umatilla, Union, Wallowa
Award Amount: $850,000
Strengthening early childhood health through coordinated prenatal and family supports
Pregnant individuals, infants, and young children in rural communities can face limited access to preventive healthcare, developmental services, and coordinated family supports during the critical first years of life. This project brings together healthcare providers, early learning programs, Tribal organizations, and community partners to improve access to prenatal care, immunizations, developmental screenings, oral health services, well-child visits, and early literacy supports. Funding supports regional coordination, community outreach, data-sharing, and implementation of evidence-based strategies across multiple sectors. The initiative will strengthen collaboration among partners, improve access to preventive care for families with young children, and promote healthier outcomes during the first 1,000 days of life.

Rural Healthcare Resilience Through EMS Modernization - Lower Umpqua Hospital District
Location: Coos, Douglas
Award Amount: $850,000 (one of two projects awarded to this organization)
Strengthening emergency medical services through equipment modernization and regional collaboration
Rural and coastal communities often rely on local emergency responders to provide lifesaving care despite long transport times, workforce constraints, and limited access to nearby healthcare resources. This project strengthens emergency medical response capabilities by modernizing critical EMS equipment, upgrading emergency department technology, improving workforce safety, and enhancing coordination among regional emergency response partners. Funding supports advanced ventilators, cardiac and trauma care equipment, powered patient transport systems, ambulance infrastructure upgrades, and facility improvements. The project will improve emergency response reliability, support safer and more effective patient care, strengthen regional emergency preparedness, and help sustain access to emergency medical services for rural residents and visitors.

Strengthening Rural Access and Statewide Coordination for Perinatal SUD Care - Oregon Health & Science University, Oregon Perinatal Collaborative

Location: Statewide
Award Amount: $2,020,680
Improving coordinated care for pregnant and postpartum individuals affected by substance use disorders
 Pregnant and postpartum individuals living with substance use disorder often face barriers to accessing coordinated, evidence-based care, particularly in rural and frontier communities where provider shortages and fragmented services are common. This project strengthens a statewide network of rural hospitals, substance use treatment programs, healthcare providers, coordinated care organizations, and community partners to improve care for pregnant and postpartum patients. Funding supports quality improvement initiatives, provider training, data coordination, peer learning, and shared governance across rural perinatal substance use disorder programs. The initiative will expand access to evidence-based treatment, strengthen care coordination, increase rural provider capacity, and improve outcomes for pregnant and postpartum individuals and their families.

Perinatal Health Coalition of Rural Oregon - Portland New Family Fund

Location: Statewide
Award Amount: $707,048 (one of two projects awarded to this organization)
Strengthening support for pregnant families through statewide perinatal partnerships
Pregnant individuals, new parents, and families in rural communities often face challenges accessing coordinated, culturally responsive perinatal health services and support systems. This project builds a statewide coalition that connects healthcare providers, Traditional Health Workers, public health agencies, community organizations, Tribal partners, and family support programs to improve communication, referral pathways, and access to perinatal services. Funding supports shared governance, resource mapping, outreach, cross-sector collaboration, and statewide coordination activities. The initiative will strengthen access to perinatal mental health services, doulas, infant feeding support, and other community-based resources while creating a more connected and equitable perinatal care system for rural families.

Expansion and Sustainability of At-Risk Maternal and Newborn Services - Wallowa County Health Care District
Location: Baker, Grant, Malheur, Wallowa
Award Amount: $1,965,251 (one of two projects awarded to this organization)
Strengthening rural maternal and newborn care through workforce development and regional partnerships
Pregnant individuals, newborns, and families in rural communities often experience limited access to local maternity services due to workforce shortages, low birth volumes, and increasing pressure on rural obstetric programs. This project strengthens maternal and newborn care by supporting surgical obstetric training, nursing competency development, simulation-based education, and regional partnerships that help sustain local maternity services. Funding supports workforce development, obstetric and neonatal simulation equipment, interdisciplinary training, and operational readiness activities. The project will help preserve access to safe, high-quality maternity care close to home, strengthen the rural healthcare workforce, and improve care coordination for mothers and newborns across rural communities.

Public Health Relational Learning Space - Washington County Public Health

Location: Washington
Award Amount: $520,208
Strengthening rural health planning through community-informed partnerships and shared governance
Rural communities, Traditional Health Workers, and community-based organizations often have valuable insights about health needs and barriers to care but may have limited opportunities to participate in public health planning and decision-making. This project brings together public health agencies, community organizations, frontline health workers, and regional partners to create a collaborative governance model that supports shared planning, community engagement, and cross-sector coordination. Funding supports leadership development, community advisory structures, facilitated planning processes, and regional partnership activities. The initiative will strengthen community-informed public health planning, improve collaboration among partners, and build sustainable systems that better reflect the priorities and needs of rural communities.

Technology & Data Modernization Initiatives

I-REACH DHOT: Distributed Healthcare Optimization Techstack - Cornerstone Whole Healthcare Organization, Inc.

Location: Malheur
Award Amount: $768,932 (one of three projects awarded to this organization)
Improving behavioral health care coordination through health information technology
People living in frontier communities often encounter barriers to accessing and coordinating behavioral health care due to long travel distances, limited provider availability, and fragmented communication between healthcare organizations. This project implements a real-time health information exchange platform that connects healthcare providers, behavioral health organizations, and community partners to support coordinated care, referral tracking, and secure information sharing. Funding supports interoperability technology, patient consent management tools, population health infrastructure, and data-sharing capabilities among rural and frontier healthcare partners. The project will strengthen care coordination, improve communication across providers, support timely behavioral health interventions, and enhance access to integrated care for people with behavioral health and substance use treatment needs.

Patient and Nursing Communication and Safety through Technology and Data Modernization - Harney County Health District

Location: Harney
Award Amount: $2,409,781
Improving patient safety and care coordination through integrated healthcare technology
Rural hospitals experience workforce shortages, geographic isolation, and reliance on disconnected clinical systems that can delay communication and response to patient needs. This project modernizes healthcare technology by implementing interoperable patient monitoring, clinical communication, and safety systems that connect caregivers with real-time patient information across inpatient, emergency, and obstetric settings. Funding supports integrated nurse call systems, patient monitoring technology, mobile clinical communications, and other connected care infrastructure. The project will strengthen patient safety, improve care coordination and response times, support frontline healthcare staff, and enhance the sustainability of high-quality care in a frontier healthcare setting.

Rural Behavioral Health EHR Modernization - Klamath Child & Family Treatment Center

Location: Klamath
Award Amount: $4,990,985
Modernizing behavioral health records to improve care quality and coordination
 Rural behavioral health providers have had to rely on outdated information systems that limit efficiency, reporting, and care coordination. This project replaces an aging electronic health record platform with a modern, interoperable system that supports secure information sharing, improved care coordination, enhanced reporting capabilities, and more efficient clinical workflows. Funding supports implementation of a new electronic health record, data integration, interoperability tools, and client engagement features. The project will strengthen coordination among providers, reduce administrative burden, improve access to information, and support more timely, patient-centered behavioral health care for individuals and families across the region.

Virtual Care - Mid-Valley Healthcare, Inc.

Location: Linn
Award Amount: $1,303,201
Expanding access to specialty care through virtual nursing and telehealth technology
Rural hospitals often face workforce shortages, limited access to specialty care, and increasing demands on bedside nursing staff. This project implements a virtual care program that connects patients and care teams through real-time video technology, virtual nursing support, remote patient monitoring, and specialty telehealth consultations. Funding supports installation of virtual care equipment, integration with existing health information systems, and staffing for virtual nursing services. The project will improve access to specialty expertise, enhance patient safety and care coordination, reduce administrative burden on frontline staff, and help ensure patients can receive high-quality care closer to home.

Measurement Based Care - Options for Southern Oregon, Inc.

Location: Josephine
Award Amount: $1,744,105
Using data-driven approaches to improve behavioral health treatment outcomes
Individuals with complex behavioral health and substance use conditions receive services across multiple programs and systems, making it difficult for providers to access and use timely information to guide care. This project modernizes behavioral health data infrastructure by implementing a measurement-based care system that integrates clinical data, patient-reported outcomes, and assessment results into real-time dashboards for clinicians and clients. Funding supports technology upgrades, data integration tools, analytics staffing, and development of clinical decision-support dashboards. The project will strengthen the use of data in clinical decision-making, improve care coordination, support more personalized treatment planning, and enhance behavioral health outcomes through timely, measurement-based care.

Oregon Health & Science University, Oregon Health & Science University - Section of Addiction Medicine

Location: Curry, Klamath, Lincoln
Award Amount: $1,283,301
Connecting rural healthcare providers with addiction medicine expertise through technology-enabled care
 Many rural communities lack access to addiction medicine specialists, creating challenges for providers treating patients with substance use disorders. This project expands access to specialty consultation, clinical guidance, and provider support through telehealth and technology-enabled care networks that connect rural providers with addiction medicine experts. Funding supports teleconsultation infrastructure, provider training, and care coordination activities, with the expected impact of increased capacity to treat substance use disorders locally and improved access to evidence-based care.

Digital Infrastructure Building for Rural Health Providers to Improve Capacity for Value-Based Pay and Financial Sustainability - Oregon Primary Care Association

Location: Baker, Benton, Clackamas, Clatsop, Columbia, Coos, Crook, Curry, Deschutes, Douglas, Gilliam, Grant, Harney, Hood River, Jackson, Jefferson, Josephine, Klamath, Lake, Lane, Lincoln, Linn, Malheur, Marion, Morrow, Multnomah, Polk, Sherman, Statewide, Tillamook, Umatilla, Union, Wallowa, Wasco, Washington, Wheeler, Yamhill
Award Amount: $3,998,223
Strengthening digital infrastructure to support sustainable rural healthcare systems
 Rural healthcare organizations often lack the technology and data systems needed to participate effectively in value-based payment models. This project expands digital infrastructure and data capabilities that help providers measure performance, manage population health, and improve financial sustainability. Funding supports technology implementation, data modernization, and technical assistance, with the expected impact of improved financial sustainability, stronger quality reporting, and enhanced patient care management.

Automated and Satellite Dosing for Rural Oregon – ORTC (Oregon Recovery Treatment Centers), LLC

Location: Jackson, Josephine, Umatilla, Wasco
Award Amount: $1,818,303 (one of two projects awarded to this organization)
Expanding access to medication treatment for substance use disorders closer to where patients live
 Patients receiving medication-assisted treatment often face transportation challenges and frequent travel requirements that can disrupt care. This project expands automated and satellite dosing services, allowing patients to access medications through more convenient and geographically accessible locations. Funding supports dosing technology, equipment, and implementation activities, with the expected impact of improved treatment retention, reduced travel burdens, and expanded access to recovery services.

Moving Technology Forward - ORTC (Oregon Recovery Treatment Centers), LLC

Location: Jackson, Josephine, Klamath, Yamhill
 Award Amount: $929,741 (one of two projects awarded to this organization)
 Modernizing technology systems to improve access, efficiency, and patient care
 Growing demand for substance use disorder treatment requires technology systems that support efficient operations, care coordination, and patient engagement. This project upgrades core technology infrastructure, data systems, and clinical support tools used to deliver treatment services. Funding supports hardware, software, and implementation activities, with the expected impact of improved service delivery, enhanced patient experience, and stronger organizational capacity.

Value-Based Primary Care Administrative Burden Reduction Initiative - Praxis Health PC Group

Location: Polk, Umatilla, Union, Yamhill
Award Amount: $2,204,883
Reducing administrative burdens so providers can focus more time on patient care
 Primary care providers often spend significant time on administrative requirements associated with value-based care and quality reporting programs. This project streamlines workflows and implements technology solutions that reduce administrative burden while supporting care quality and performance measurement. Funding supports workflow redesign, technology tools, and implementation assistance, with the expected impact of greater provider efficiency, improved patient access, and stronger value-based care performance.

Technology & Data Modernization for Rural Access - Ravenseed AZN, LLC

Location: Statewide
Award Amount: $854,855
Using technology modernization to expand access to behavioral health services
 Rural behavioral health providers face challenges managing clinical information, coordinating care, and meeting reporting requirements with outdated systems. This project modernizes technology and data infrastructure to support more efficient service delivery and improved care coordination. Funding supports software, data systems, and implementation activities, with the expected impact of enhanced operational efficiency, improved access to services, and expanded treatment delivery due to its bilingual patient portal (English/Spanish).

Virtual Care - Samaritan North Lincoln Hospital

Location: Lincoln, Tillamook
Award Amount: $839,951
Connecting rural coastal residents to care through virtual health services
 Residents of coastal and rural communities often travel long distances to access specialty and routine healthcare services. This project expands virtual care capabilities that allow patients to receive healthcare services remotely and connect with providers more easily. Funding supports telehealth technology, equipment, and service implementation, with the expected impact of improved healthcare access, reduced travel requirements, and more convenient care delivery.

RHLII – Drone-Enabled Emergency Health IT Infrastructure - Scappoose Fire District

Location: Columbia, Multnomah
Award Amount: $975,000
Leveraging drone technology to strengthen emergency response and health system connectivity
 Emergency response in rural areas can be delayed by geography, transportation challenges, and limited access to real-time information. This project develops drone-enabled infrastructure to support emergency response, improve situational awareness, and enhance healthcare communications. Funding supports drone technology, data systems, and implementation activities, with the expected impact of faster response capabilities, improved coordination, and stronger emergency preparedness.

Connected Care Oregon: Rural Remote Patient Monitoring Infrastructure - Seniors at Home LLC

Location: Statewide
Award Amount: $1,014,872
Expanding remote patient monitoring to help rural residents manage chronic conditions at home
 Many rural patients with chronic health conditions face challenges accessing regular follow-up care and monitoring. This project expands remote patient monitoring infrastructure that enables providers to track health conditions and intervene earlier when problems arise. Funding supports monitoring technology, implementation, and care coordination activities, with the expected impact of improved chronic disease management, reduced avoidable hospital utilization, and better patient response.

Improving Rural Inpatient Access Through Telehealth at Silverton Medical Center - Silverton Health

Location: Clackamas, Marion, Polk
Award Amount: $777,407 (one of two projects awarded to this organization)
Using telehealth to expand access to inpatient specialty care in rural hospitals
 Rural hospitals often have limited access to specialty providers needed to support inpatient care. This project expands telehealth capabilities that connect hospitalized patients and clinical teams with remote specialists. Funding supports telehealth technology, equipment, and integration into hospital workflows, with the expected impact of improved access to specialty care, enhanced clinical decision-making, and stronger rural hospital capacity.

Tillamook County Health Systems Upgrade - Tillamook County Health Department

Location: Tillamook
Award Amount: $485,321
Modernizing public health technology systems to improve service delivery
 Outdated technology can limit the ability of public health agencies to coordinate services, manage information, and respond effectively to community needs. This project upgrades critical health information systems and technology infrastructure used to support public health operations. Funding supports system modernization, equipment, and implementation activities, with the expected impact of improved operational efficiency, stronger data management, and enhanced access and security of patient information.

Douglas County Regional EPIC Collaborative - Umpqua Community Health Center, Inc.

Location: Douglas
Award Amount: $1,823,519 (one of two projects awarded to this organization)
Creating a shared health record platform to improve care coordination
Healthcare organizations often face challenges sharing information across systems, leading to fragmented care and inefficiencies. This project expands a regional EPIC collaboration that enables participating providers to share health information and coordinate care more effectively. Funding supports implementation, integration, and collaborative planning activities, with the expected impact of improved care coordination, enhanced patient experiences, and stronger regional healthcare partnerships.

Secure, AI-Enabled Data Modernization for Rural Behavioral Health - Wallowa Valley Center for Wellness

Location: Wallowa
Award Amount: $1,247,860
Modernizing behavioral health data systems with secure, AI-enabled technology
 Behavioral health organizations require modern tools to manage data securely, improve efficiency, and support high-quality care. This project upgrades technology systems and incorporates AI-enabled tools that enhance data management, reporting, and care coordination. Funding supports technology implementation, cybersecurity improvements, and staff adoption activities, with the expected impact of stronger operational performance, more informed decision-making, and the reduction of preventable care gaps.

Technology Modernization - Wheeler Care Center LLC

Location: Clackamas, Clatsop, Columbia, Tillamook, Washington
Award Amount: $324,000
Upgrading technology to support high-quality care in rural long-term care settings
 Rural care facilities often rely on aging technology systems that limit efficiency and communication. This project modernizes technology infrastructure to support clinical operations, improve communication, and strengthen resident care services. Funding supports hardware, software, and technology implementation activities, with the expected impact of improved operational performance, and enhanced care coordination.

Expansion of Remote Patient Monitoring (RPM) - White Oak Medical Clinic LLC

Location: Douglas
Award Amount: $459,958
Expanding remote monitoring to keep rural patients connected to care between visits
 Patients managing chronic conditions often need ongoing monitoring that can be difficult to access in rural communities. This project expands remote patient monitoring services that allow healthcare teams to track patient health and respond to concerns more quickly. Funding supports monitoring equipment, technology platforms, and care management activities, with the expected impact of earlier intervention when health concerns arise, fewer avoidable hospital visits, and stronger patient engagement in managing chronic conditions.

Improving Care and Communication for Rural Patients through Technology - WVP Health Authority

Location: Marion, Polk, Yamhill
Award Amount: $1,312,846
Enhancing patient communication and care coordination through modern technology
 Rural healthcare providers need effective communication tools to engage patients and coordinate services across care settings. This project implements technology solutions that improve patient communication, streamline care coordination, and support more efficient service delivery. Funding supports technology upgrades, implementation, and staff training, with the expected impact of more timely communication between patients and care teams, fewer gaps in care, and a more connected healthcare experience for rural residents.

Workforce Capacity & Resilience Initiatives

Oregon SATF Project SPROUT - SANE Workforce Development and Expansion - Attorney General's Sexual Assault Task Force

Location: Statewide
Award Amount: $540,218
Expanding Oregon's rural Sexual Assault Nurse Examiner workforce to ensure survivors have access to expert, trauma-informed care close to home
 Many rural hospitals and communities struggle to maintain Sexual Assault Nurse Examiner (SANE) coverage, forcing survivors to travel long distances or experience delays in receiving forensic medical care. Project SPROUT expands Oregon's SANE workforce through recruitment, training, certification support, clinical mentorship, and ongoing workforce development for nurses practicing in rural communities. Funding supports nurse training, supervision, certification assistance, and retention efforts, with the expected impact of increased local access to high-quality forensic examinations, stronger support for survivors, and improved statewide workforce capacity.

Clatsop Community Health Workforce Expansion Project - Clastop Community Action

Location: Clatsop
Award Amount: $1,251,413
Building a community-based workforce that helps rural residents navigate health and social service systems
 Many residents in Clatsop County experience barriers related to housing, food security, transportation, and healthcare access that contribute to poorer health outcomes. This project expands the community health workforce by recruiting, training, and deploying community health workers who provide outreach, navigation, care coordination, and connections to social supports. Funding supports workforce expansion, training, and community-based service delivery, with the expected impact of improved access to services, reduced barriers to care, and stronger health outcomes for vulnerable populations.

I-REACH JV-HNC Specialist Expansion: Psychiatric & Women's Health Physician Recruitment - Cornerstone Whole Healthcare Organization, Inc.

Location: Malheur
Award Amount: $1,296,639 (one of three projects awarded to this organization)
Bringing psychiatric and women's health specialty care back to a frontier community
 Residents of Jordan Valley and surrounding frontier areas have limited access to specialty healthcare services and no local psychiatric or women's health providers. This project recruits and deploys psychiatric and women's health specialists through a combination of onsite care, mobile outreach, and telehealth services. Funding supports provider recruitment, workforce development, and service implementation, with the expected impact of expanded access to behavioral health and women's health services and reduced travel burdens for patients.

Rural Health Career Pathways: Expanding Rural Workforce Capacity Through K-12 Health Pathways - Eastern Oregon University

Location: Baker, Crook, Gilliam, Grant, Harney, Hood River, Jefferson, Malheur, Morrow, Umatilla, Union, Wallowa, Wasco, Wheeler
Award Amount: $1,296,639
Creating career pathways that prepare rural students for healthcare professions
 Rural communities face ongoing healthcare workforce shortages, while local students often lack exposure to healthcare career opportunities. This project expands K–12 health career pathways that introduce students to healthcare professions, provide hands-on learning opportunities, and strengthen connections to postsecondary education. Funding supports curriculum development, student engagement, and partnership activities, with the expected impact of a larger pipeline of future rural healthcare professionals.

Klamath Falls Pediatric Oral Health Access & Improvement - Equity Dental, LLC

Location: Klamath
Award Amount: $490,375 (one of two projects awarded to this organization)
Expanding pediatric oral health capacity to improve access for children
 Many children in rural communities face barriers accessing timely preventive and restorative dental care due to workforce shortages and limited provider availability. This project expands pediatric oral health services by increasing workforce capacity and enhancing access to child-focused dental care. Funding supports dental workforce development and expanded clinical services, with the expected impact of improved oral health outcomes, earlier treatment of dental conditions, and reduced unmet dental needs among children.

Klamath Rural Healthcare EMS Workforce Pathway Expansion- Klamath Falls City School District

Location: Klamath
Award Amount: $3,295,701 (one of two projects awarded to this organization)
Building local pathways into emergency medical services careers
 Rural EMS agencies face persistent staffing shortages that threaten long-term emergency response capacity. This project creates education-to-career pathways that provide students with EMS training, certification opportunities, and direct exposure to emergency healthcare careers. Funding supports instructional programming, equipment, and career-connected learning experiences, with the expected impact of growing a sustainable local EMS workforce and strengthening emergency services capacity.

Sky Lakes Clinical Training & Rural Workforce Readiness Program - Klamath Falls City School District

Location: Klamath
Award Amount: $1,797,343 (one of two projects awarded to this organization)
Preparing the next generation of rural healthcare professionals through hands-on clinical training
 Rural healthcare providers often struggle to recruit and retain qualified staff across multiple disciplines. This project expands clinical training opportunities that connect students with healthcare careers and provides practical experience in healthcare settings. Funding supports the training program, partnerships, and workforce readiness activities, with the expected impact of increased student participation in healthcare careers and a stronger rural healthcare workforce pipeline.

Southern Oregon Integrated Primary Care Training Collaborative - La Clinica del Valle Family Health Care Center, Inc

Location: Jackson, Josephine
Award Amount: $6,047,213
Training healthcare professionals to deliver integrated, team-based care in rural Southern Oregon
 Healthcare workforce shortages and increasing patient complexity require more providers trained in integrated care models. This project develops a collaborative training program focused on preparing healthcare professionals to deliver coordinated primary care, behavioral health, and supportive services. Funding supports clinical training placements, supervision, and workforce development activities, with the expected impact of increased workforce capacity and expanded access to integrated healthcare services.

Rural Maternal Health Workforce Hub and Spoke Initiative – Integrated Rural Doula and Community Health Workforce Expansion Project - My Other Me, LLC

Location: Columbia, Coos, Josephine, Wasco
Award Amount: $1,254,250
Expanding access to doulas and community-based maternal health support in rural Oregon
 Many rural communities experience shortages of maternal health providers and support professionals, contributing to gaps in pregnancy and postpartum care. This project creates a hub-and-spoke workforce model that recruits, trains, and supports doulas and community health workers serving rural pregnant and postpartum families. Funding supports workforce development, training, mentorship, and regional coordination, with the expected impact of expanded maternal health support services and improved birth outcomes.

THW CARES Training Hub Expansion Project - Northeast Oregon Network

Location: Statewide
Award Amount: $2,299,999
Strengthening Oregon's traditional health worker workforce through expanded training opportunities
 Traditional health workers (THW) play a critical role in connecting people with healthcare services and community resources, yet workforce capacity remains limited in many rural areas. This project expands the THW CARES Training Hub by increasing training capacity, enhancing professional development opportunities, and creating pathways for new and existing THWs to build skills and obtain certification. Funding supports training delivery, workforce development infrastructure, and technical assistance, with the expected impact of a larger, better-prepared workforce supporting community health and care coordination across rural Oregon.

Oregon Triumph: Tribal Health Scholars - Northwest Native American Center of Excellence (NNACoE)

Location: Statewide
Award Amount: $1,098,023
Supporting future Tribal health professionals through education, mentorship, and career development
 American Indian and Alaska Native communities remain underrepresented in many healthcare professions, contributing to workforce shortages and cultural barriers to care. This project supports Tribal students through mentorship, academic support, scholarships, and experiential learning opportunities that prepare participants for careers in healthcare. Funding supports student recruitment, training, and educational programming, with the expected impact of growing a culturally responsive healthcare workforce and improving access to culturally relevant care.

Rural Behavioral Health Workforce Retention Initiative - Oregon Behavioral Health Innovation and Training

Location: Statewide
Award Amount: $993,430
Helping rural behavioral health providers build sustainable and resilient careers
 Behavioral health organizations face ongoing challenges recruiting and retaining qualified professionals, particularly in rural communities where workforce shortages are most acute. This project develops retention-focused structures, including professional development, peer learning opportunities, and strategies to reduce burnout and improve workplace satisfaction. Funding supports training, workforce engagement activities, and retention initiatives, with the expected impact of a more stable behavioral health workforce and improved continuity of care.

Rural Internship Program - Oregon Health & Science University, University Center for Excellence on Development and Disability

Location: Statewide
Award Amount: $615,043
Creating hands-on rural training experiences that inspire future healthcare careers
 Healthcare workforce shortages are often driven by limited opportunities for students and emerging professionals to train in rural settings. This project expands interdisciplinary internships that place participants in healthcare and community-based organizations where they gain experience serving rural populations and individuals with disabilities. Funding supports internship coordination, supervision, and participant support, with the expected impact of increased interest in rural practice and stronger workforce recruitment pipelines.
 

Growing the Peer to Peer Behavioral Health Workforce in Northwest Oregon - Oregon Northwest Workforce Investment Board

Location: Clatsop, Columbia, Lincoln, Tillamook
Award Amount: $469,998
Expanding peer support services by investing in people with lived experience
 Peer support specialists play an important role in helping individuals engage in recovery and navigate behavioral health systems, yet workforce shortages limit service availability. This project recruits, trains, and supports new peer support professionals while creating pathways for long-term career development. Funding supports workforce outreach, certification preparation, and employment supports, with the expected impact of expanded peer-delivered services and increased behavioral health system capacity.

Perinatal Health Workforce Program of Rural Oregon - Portland New Family Fund

Location: Statewide
Award Amount: $1,296,625 (one of two projects awarded to this organization)
Building the workforce needed to support healthy pregnancies, births, and early childhood development
 Many rural communities lack adequate numbers of perinatal care providers and support professionals, creating gaps in care during pregnancy and the postpartum period. This project develops training, mentorship, and workforce development opportunities for individuals providing perinatal health services and support. Funding supports educational programming, professional development, and statewide collaboration, with the expected impact of increased workforce capacity and improved maternal and infant health outcomes.

Allied Health & Non-Physician Workforce Expansion - Rogue Workforce Partnership

Location: Jackson, Josephine
Award Amount: $5,008,317
Expanding the allied health workforce needed to meet growing rural healthcare demands
 Healthcare organizations across Southern Oregon face shortages of allied health and non-physician professionals essential to delivering patient care. This project expands education, training, and career pathway programs designed to recruit and prepare workers for high-demand healthcare occupations. Funding supports workforce development programs, industry partnerships, and participant supports, with the expected impact of increased workforce capacity and improved access to healthcare carrers.

Growing Rural Oregon's Workforce in Behavioral Health Initiative (GROW Initiative) - Southwestern Oregon Community College

Location: Coos, Curry, Douglas
Award Amount: $651,049
Expanding pathways into behavioral health careers to meet growing community needs
 Behavioral health provider shortages continue to limit access to care across rural Oregon. This project strengthens behavioral health career pathways through education, training, and student support programs designed to prepare individuals for entry into the behavioral health workforce. Funding supports curriculum delivery, student engagement, and workforce development activities, with the expected impact of increased workforce capacity and improved access to behavioral health services.

Southwestern Oregon THW Training, Placement, and Workforce Readiness Initiative - Southwestern Oregon Workforce Investment Board (SOWIB)

Location: Coos, Curry, Douglas
Award Amount: $1,050,000
Training and preparing traditional health workers to serve as trusted community connectors
 Traditional health workers (THWs) help individuals navigate healthcare systems, access resources, and address barriers that affect health outcomes, yet demand for these professionals continues to exceed supply. This project expands training, certification preparation, placement services, and workforce readiness support for aspiring THWs. Funding supports workforce development, employment pathways, and employer partnerships, with the expected impact of increased access to community-based care coordination and support services.

Grow Your Own Dental Workforce Initiative - Umpqua Community Health Center, Inc.

Location: Douglas
Award Amount: $3,212,719 (one of two projects awarded to this organization)
Developing a local dental workforce to expand oral healthcare access
 Rural communities frequently experience dental provider shortages that limit access to preventive and restorative care. This project creates local education and career pathways that prepare community members for dental professions and bolsters long-term workforce development. Funding supports training programs, partnerships, and professional opportunities, with the expected impact of a stronger dental workforce and improved access to oral healthcare services.

Expansion of the THW Alliance to Rural Marion-Polk - Willamette Health Council

Location: Marion, Polk
Award Amount: $1,884,361 (one of two projects awarded to this organization)
Expanding support for traditional health workers serving rural counties
 Traditional health workers (THW) play a key role in improving healthcare access, care coordination, and community engagement, but workforce resources remain limited in many rural areas. This project expands the regional THW Alliance to strengthen training, coordination, and professional support for traditional health workers. Funding supports alliance development, workforce training, and partnership activities, with the expected impact of increased workforce capacity and improved community connections to social resources.

Building Oregon's Rural Peer Support Workforce: Recruitment, Readiness, and Retention - Youth Era

Location: Statewide
Award Amount: $975,560
Creating a stronger peer support workforce to expand behavioral health services throughout rural Oregon
 Behavioral health systems in rural areas continue to face shortages of trained peer support professionals, limiting access to recovery-oriented services. This project focuses on recruiting new peer specialists, preparing them for employment, and providing ongoing support to improve retention and career advancement. Funding supports training, mentorship, workforce readiness activities, and retention supports, with the expected impact of a larger and more sustainable peer support workforce that increases access to behavioral health care.​​