Appalachian
Region Healthcare
Technical Assistance Center
Cohort 3 will be accepting applications beginning July 9, 2026
through September 4, 2026.
Are you a healthcare institution in the Appalachian region looking to improve your service lines? ARH-TAC offers free technical assistance and possible startup funding to help rural healthcare organizations assess and address community needs.
About the ARH-TAC
Committed to Strengthening Rural Health
At the Appalachian Region Healthcare Technical Assistance Center (ARH-TAC), a federally-funded initiative of the Rural Health Redesign Center (RHRC), we seek to support Appalachian healthcare providers and communities by:
Assessing financial status, quality indicators, gaps in service, and more to plan for actionable change
Identifying areas of need and improvement that would better help meet local needs, build capacity, and maximize quality of care
Supporting the implementation of best practice recommendations
Eligible organizations can receive guidance and possible funding to launch or enhance critical service lines tailored to their communities.
Service Area
The ARH-TAC Region
26.4M
Serving healthcare organizations located in the HRSA-defined rural counties served by the Appalachian Regional Commission across Alabama, Georgia, Kentucky, Maryland, Mississippi, New York, North Carolina, Ohio, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, Tennessee, Virginia, and all of West Virginia.
How to Apply
Applications for Cohort 3 open July 9, 2026, and must be submitted by September 4, 2026, to be considered.
Step 1:
Contact the ARH-TAC team
Reach out to our team via ARHSupport@rhrco.org
or call (223) 210-9436 to learn more.
Step 2:
Participate in an introductory call
Step 4:
Selection process
Step 3:
Complete intake assessment
Step 5:
Onboarding
ARH-TAC Orientation
Learn of the range of support offered by the ARH-TAC, including tailored guidance on service line expansion, financial modeling, and action planning.
Our Impact
Cohort 1 By The Numbers
Cohort 2 Subawards
- Mobile CT Scan Unit
- Rapid Care Clinic Equipment
- Computed Tomography Angiography
- Access to Care Educational Videos
- PET/CT Scan Equipment
- Cardiac & Pulmonary Rehab Clinic
Frequently Asked Questions
Have questions? We’ve got answers. Browse our FAQ section to find information on common queries related to the ARH-TAC.
Rural healthcare organizations located in HRSA-designated rural service areas within the Appalachian Region, including critical access hospitals, small rural hospitals, rural health clinics, tribal healthcare facilities, and other healthcare organizations.
Yes.
In order for the partnership between the ARH-TAC and the selected healthcare organization to be successful, it will need:
- A commitment from the Board of Directors and Leadership
- Committed resources of staff to support the work
- Accurate data and information
- Timely communication and response
The anticipated time commitment for selected organizations will vary depending on their level of need. However, the ARH-TAC team is mindful of limited capacities and will work to identify timelines and expectations that are mutually agreeable.
There are two components of the technical assistance process.
- Assessments and technical assistance to improve efficiency and identify and implement services.
- Potential seed funding to implement new service lines where ROI is evident, based on the assessments conducted.
Meet the Team
Our passion for helping rural communities thrive comes from our lived experience as rural residents and healthcare executives. We are committed to addressing rural issues through creative and practical approaches.
Oversight of this program is also supported by a technical assistance advisory committee, comprised of State Offices of Rural Health, Hospital Associations, and other prominent representatives across the rural ARC region.
Apply Today
Don’t miss this opportunity to innovate and make a lasting impact, email ARHSupport@rhrco.org to get started.
The ARH Technical Assistance Center is funded by the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Grant #UZ2RH53800. The contents are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily represent the official views of, nor an endorsement, by HRSA, HHS, or the U.S. Government. For more information, please visit HRSA.gov.
