Non-Emergency Transportation Grant Program (NEMT) – Year 2 (Kansas RHTP 4.3)

Summary

the State's Rural Health Transformation Plan (RHT Program cooperative agreement). Funds support sustainable NEMT models — e.g. new vehicles to increase capacity, a multi-county central dispatch platform, rides not currently reimbursable, or regional service expansion — but may not replace or duplicate currently reimbursable services. $3,000,000 is available for Program Year 2, with approximately 2-3 awards anticipated. The initiative aims to improve health access and outcomes for rural Kansans by reducing delays and missed appointments, supporting innovative and sustainable transportation solutions tailored to local needs. Organizations must work collaboratively with KDHE on program design, budgeting, and sustainability, avoid duplication with existing reimbursement, and report performance outcomes during the period of performance.

Eligibility

Any Kansas-based organization that provides, or will provide, transportation services in a rural area. Applicants must have a Unique Entity Identifier (UEI) and FEIN; a State of Kansas SMART Vendor ID may be obtained post-application or award.

Requirements Checklist

• Applicants must submit a completed online application by the deadline, including all required PDF attachments and an Excel budget template. Required documents include a signed W-9. All files must follow formatting guidelines (11-point Times New Roman font, 1-inch margins, page numbers). Applicants must possess a UEI and FEIN; SMART Vendor ID registration may occur post-award. Proposals must avoid duplication with existing reimbursable services per CMS guidance. Organizations are expected to collaborate with KDHE on program design, sustainability plan, and performance reporting. Indirect costs are limited to 5%. Salary, fringe, and travel funds must be expended by 10/30/2027. Subrecipients must comply with all federal and state regulations (2 CFR Part 200), maintain records for monitoring/audit, and submit monthly, quarterly, and annual progress reports per KDHE format.