Congressman Aderholt Applauds New Rural Hospital Provider Assistance Program

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Congressman Robert Aderholt (AL-04) released the following statement on the new Rural Hospital Provider Assistance Program (RHPAP) established through the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) and the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA). 

“As Chairman of the Appropriations Subcommittee overseeing health funding, I was proud to secure and advance the Rural Hospital Provider Assistance Program through the Fiscal Year 2026 Consolidated Appropriations Act,” said Congressman Robert Aderholt. “This initiative reflects a deliberate commitment to ensuring our rural hospitals have the resources they need to survive and serve their communities. Through this program, eligible hospitals will receive direct financial assistance to help maintain and strengthen essential healthcare services.”

Almost 30 rural hospitals in Alabama are eligible to apply for the grant, five of which are in Alabama’s Fourth Congressional District: Fayette, Lakeland, Marion Regional, Northwest, and Russellville. The amount of each grant will be determined by the total number of eligible hospitals, but it’s currently estimated that each hospital will receive close to $150,000.

Applications will close on July 1, 2026.

Read more about the Rural Hospital Provider Assistance Program here.