# South Carolina Awards Rural Health Grants

South Carolina has awarded 228 grants totaling approximately **$167.3 million** under its Rural Health Transformation Program (RHTP) as of September 15, 2026. Administered by the South Carolina Department of Health and Human Services (SCDHHS) and funded by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), these grants aim to enhance healthcare access and infrastructure in rural communities across the state. The funding supports facility modernization, technology upgrades, and workforce development focused on primary care, maternal and infant care, pediatrics, and behavioral health services.

- **Why this matters:** This significant investment signals expanded procurement opportunities for healthcare providers, technology vendors, and construction firms specializing in rural health infrastructure.
- Agencies and contractors should evaluate how to engage with SCDHHS and CMS initiatives to support rural healthcare improvements in South Carolina.
- Organizations involved in healthcare IT, facility upgrades, and workforce training may find new contract opportunities aligned with RHTP goals.
- Procurement professionals should note the program’s emphasis on comprehensive rural health transformation, indicating multi-disciplinary project requirements and potential for long-term partnerships.

**Jurisdictions:** sled
**Industries:** Healthcare
**Topics:** Grants & Funding
**Published:** September 16, 2026

### Government Entities
- South Carolina Department of Health and Human Services (SCDHHS)
- Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS)
- U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS)

### Key Quotes
> If South Carolina hopes to improve health outcomes, we must start by transforming rural healthcare.
> — Oscar Lovelace, Founder, Lovelace Family Medicine

> Every South Carolinian should have access to quality health care close to home, no matter where they live.
> — Henry McMaster, Governor

### Sources
- [South Carolina Announces Recipients of Rural Health Transformation Program Funding | S.C. Governor Henry McMaster](https://governor.sc.gov/news/2026-09/south-carolina-announces-recipients-rural-health-transformation-program-funding) - SC