Rural Hospital Innovation Grant (RHIG) Program
The RHIG Program, established by the Kansas Legislature through House Bill 2208 on May 6, 2021, is designed to strengthen and enhance healthcare services in eligible Kansas counties by providing transitional assistance to hospitals. Funded with $10,000,000 from the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) of 2021, the program aims to help hospitals transition their current healthcare delivery models to ones more suitable for their communities. Eligible projects include transitioning to new provider types, service and delivery modifications, market studies, technological advancements such as telemedicine, and personnel acquisition. The program underscores a public-private partnership model requiring a $2 match from private stakeholders for every $1 of state funds. All RHIG funds must be obligated by December 31, 2024, with the program set to expire on June 30, 2025. All counties in Kansas can apply except Douglas, Johnson, Sedgwick, Shawnee, or Wyandotte counties.
Award Range
Not specified - Not specified
Total Program Funding
$10,000,000
Number of Awards
Not specified
Matching Requirement
Yes -
Eligible Applicants
Additional Requirements
- Applications open until funds run out. - Private stakeholders including hospital foundations or other organizations must match state funds on a basis of $2 for every $1 of state funds. - Applicants must prove exhaustion of all other federal and/or state funds for transitional assistance before applying for RHIG funds. The program prioritizes projects with significant community impact, especially in rural and underserved areas.
Geographic Eligibility
All
Application Opens
September 1, 2022
Application Closes
September 30, 2024
Grantor
Kansas Department of Health and Environment (KDHE) through State Office of Primary Care and Rural Health (SOPC/RH), funded by the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) of 2021.
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