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10/07/2026 | Press release | Distributed by Public on 10/07/2026 10:15
KHI to Support Kansas Organizations Pursuing Newly Announced Rural Health Transformation Grants
KHI to Support Kansas Organizations Pursuing Newly Announced Rural Health Transformation Grants
Technical assistance from KHI and partners will support rural health organizations from application through award
On Oct. 2, 2026, the Kansas Department of Health and Environment (KDHE) posted Requests for Applications (RFAs) for two grant opportunities under the second year of the Rural Health Transformation Program (RHTP) in Kansas. KDHE will accept applications for the Regional Partnership Grant Program and the Transformative Capital Investment Grant Program through Nov. 13. Opportunities are open to eligible Kansas organizations.
The Kansas Health Institute (KHI) will manage technical assistance for organizations applying for RHTP funding. KHI and its partners will also support grantees, including current awardees from previous RHTP funding opportunities, as they meet reporting requirements.
Access detailed submission and restriction information, along with the official RFAs for the grants.
Learn more about how to request technical assistance from KHI. KDHE will host an informational webinar for interested parties at 10 a.m., Oct. 9. Register for the webinar.
Background: The RHTP is a national $50 billion commitment to improve the health and well-being of rural communities across the country.
This work is supported by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) as part of a financial assistance award totaling $221,898,007.82 with 100 percent funded by CMS/HHS. The contents are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily represent the official views of, nor an endorsement, by CMS/HHS, or the U.S. Government.
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The Kansas Health Institute supports effective policymaking through nonpartisan research, education and engagement. KHI believes evidence-based information, objective analysis and civil dialogue enable policy leaders to be champions for a healthier Kansas. Established in 1995 with a multiyear grant from the Kansas Health Foundation, KHI is a nonprofit, nonpartisan educational organization based in Topeka.
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