Procurement Opportunities with TDH
Information for suppliers and vendors interested in RFA, RFGP, and RFP opportunities with the Tennessee Department of Health.Doing Business with TDH
To do business with the Tennessee Department of Health, suppliers must register with the State of Tennessee through the Edison Supplier Portal. A supplier may review TDH opportunities without completing the registration process; however, registration must be completed in Edison before a supplier can be awarded a contract. To register with the State of Tennessee, please navigate to the Edison Supplier Portal Home Page linked below.
Typically, contractors delivering such services are selected through the Request for Proposals (RFPs) process or some other appropriate means and are paid on a "fee-for-service" basis. TDH also uses grant awards to achieve many of its objectives and programmatic responsibilities. Grants are simply types of contracts that are used to affect an award of funding or property to a grant recipient or "grantee." A grant benefits the general public or some population of the general public, and deliverables pursuant to a grant contract are comprised of professional services provided to third-party beneficiaries rather than service provided to the state.
For Request for Proposals (RFP) opportunities, please visit the Central Procurement Office’s Request for Proposals (RFP) Opportunities webpage: Request for Proposals (RFP) Opportunities
Contact
Jessica James, Competitive Procurement Director
Division of Administrative Services/Procurement Management Office
Andrew Johnson Tower, 6th Floor
710 James Robertson Parkway, Nashville, TN 37243
Phone: 615-532-7560
Email: Competitive.Health@tn.gov
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Requests for Applications
A Request for Application (RFA) is issued to fund specific projects or initaitves that align with Department goals. RFAs provide specifics about requirements, eligibility and evaluation criteria, application guidelines for potential applicants.
Requests for Grant Proposals
A Request for Grant Proposal (RFGP) is a process where TDH asks organizations to submit detailed plans for funded projects. RFGPs outline needs, methods, budgets, and guidelines applicants must follow to be considered for the project funding.
Rural Health Transformation Program
The CMS Rural Health Transformation Program is a major federal initiative designed to strengthen rural health systems across all 50 states. Authorized under the One Big Beautiful Bill Act, the program provides up to $50 billion nationwide over five years (FFY 2026–2030) to improve access, quality, workforce stability, innovation, and technology in rural communities.
Tennessee is participating in this historic opportunity to modernize and protect rural healthcare across the state, and build healthier, stronger rural communities for generations to come..
RHTP Competitive Grant Opportunities
Competitive Grant Opportunities
| Grant Opportunity | Open Period |
| Make Rural Tennessee Healthy Again (MaRTHA) | Closes Aug. 3, 2026 |
| HRP: Health Technology and Innovation | Closes Aug. 3, 2026 |
| Rural Fetal and Infant Wellness Initiative | Closes Aug. 6, 2026 |
Request for Proposal Opportunities
The following Request for Proposals (RFPs), through the Rural Health Transformation Program, are posted on the Tennessee Department of General Services RFP webpage.
| Healthcare Management Consulting Services | RFP 34320 - 20827 |
| RHTP Marketing and Advertising Services | RFP 34320 - 21227 |
| Community Health Access & Navigation (CHANT) Call Center | RFP 34320 - 19126 |
| Mobile App for Pregnancy and Post-Partum Education | RFP 34320 - 19527 |
| Provider-to-Provider Elentronic Consultation Services | RFP 34320 - 19927 |
Who Can Apply?
Organizations eligible to receive sub-awards under Tennessee’s plan include:
- Rural hospitals and health systems
- Federally Qualified Health Centers (FQHCs)
- Non-profit organizations
- Community-based organizations
- Other eligible healthcare partners
Applicants must be properly registered with the State of Tennessee.
Organizations may apply for more than one Healthcare Resiliency Program (HRP) opportunity if applicable.
What RHT Funds Support
Funding may be used for:
- Evidence-based prevention and chronic disease programs
- Behavioral health and substance use treatment
- Rural workforce recruitment and retention
- Training on emerging care technologies
- Telehealth and digital infrastructure improvements
- Innovative care delivery models
Investing in Rural Healthcare Transformation
The Rural Healthcare Access Modernization Program (RAMP) is funded through TennCare Shared Savings and supports strategic investments designed to strengthen healthcare access and infrastructure in rural Tennessee.
Tennessee's FY27 budget dedicates approximately $125 million in TennCare Shared Savings to support rural healthcare transformation efforts across the state. Of this amount, approximately $104.4 million is allocated to the Tennessee Department of Health (TDH) to support three investment goals through RAMP. An additional $20.6 million is administered separately by TennCare to support Rural Health Clinic sustainability initiatives.
Visit the RAMP webpage for more information on the program.
Funding Overview
| Investment Goal | Allocation |
| Goal 1: Rural Capital Investment | $100,000,000 |
| Goal 2: Rural Health Transformation Program (RHTP) Competitive Grant Extension | Subsidiary of Goal 1 |
| Goal 3: Rural Primary Care Seed Grants | $4,427,500 |
| Total Available to TDH | Approximately $104,427,500 |
RAMP Opportunities
Applications for the Rural Healthcare Access Modernization Program (RAMP) appear below. Documentation, eligibility requirements, and important dates will be posted when available. Organizations and stakeholders interested in future funding opportunities can monitor this webpage for updates.
Questions about RAMP may be directed to Competitive.Health@tn.gov.
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Who Can Apply?
Applications are open statewide across all 95 Tennessee counties.
Eligible applicants include:
- Rural hospitals
- Health systems
- Federally Qualified Health Centers (FQHCs)
- Nonprofit organizations
- Community-based organizations
This Page Last Updated: August 11, 2026 at 8:10 AM