Kentucky

The Foundation for a Healthy Kentucky is hiring for an operational support role to facilitate the Rural Community Hubs for Chronic Care Innovation under the KY Rural Health Transformation program. This position will coordinate with hub lead organizations, assist with reporting, technical assistance, and compliance, and help support implementation in the Lake Cumberland region. The job emphasizes relationship- and data-driven support for rural health transformation in Kentucky.

The announcement describes the role and responsibilities for an Operations Support staff member connecting the Foundation for a Healthy Kentucky and the Rural Community Hub Lead Organization in the Purchase Area District. The position supports local implementation, partner engagement, federal grant reporting, and data documentation to advance Kentucky's Rural Health Transformation program priorities. Key contacts: RCH Director of Collective Impact Initiatives; Deputy Director of Collective Impact

This announcement describes a key Liaison role with FHKY to support implementation of the RHT-RCH initiative in Big Sandy ADD, focused on building rural systems for collective impact in chronic care. Responsibilities span district strategy coordination, network building, data reporting, and program support. The role is community-facing, emphasizing population health and rural transformation.

Kentucky was awarded $213 million to improve rural healthcare access and outcomes. The funding encourages innovative and creative approaches to transform rural health care delivery. State officials are held accountable to meet specific goals tied to the funding.

This RFA invites eligible organizations to apply as Rural Community Hub Lead Organizations in Kentucky’s Area Development Districts to launch and coordinate multisector partnerships for chronic disease prevention. Funding is estimated at up to $500,000 per ADD for BP1 to support network launch and operations, with a potential total of up to $10 million per ADD through FY 2030 pending successful performance and funding continuations. The initiative’s initial priority is obesity and diabetes prevention/management, emphasizing quality improvement, data sharing, cross-sector collaboration, and sustainable local capacity-building. Key contacts: Not listed in this document Event schedule: - RFA released - October 13, 2026 - https://healthy-ky.org/rch - Informational webinar - October 23, 2026 - Questions about RFA due - October 28, 2026 - Letter of Intent to Apply due - November 6, 2026 - rchgrant@healthy-ky.org - Online application portal released - November 16, 2026 - https://healthy-ky.org/rch - FAQs published - December 1, 2026 - Applications due - December 18, 2026 - 6:00 PM EDT - https://healthy-ky.org/rch - Anticipated notification of awards - January 29, 2027

Purchase District Health Department has been selected as the Hub Lead Organization for the Purchase region, supported by KY RHT through a competitive application process. The Hub is dedicated to addressing obesity and diabetes in eight counties with cross-sector partnerships and will be eligible to receive up to $10 million in federal funding. The state program is a five-year initiative to reshape rural health in Kentucky through interconnected programs and improved care coordination. Key contacts: Kaitlyn Krolikowski Event schedule: - Hub Lead Organization Announcement - 10/07/2026 - Paducah, KY

Kentucky's rural health strategy centers on Rural Community Hubs to coordinate resources and organizations to address chronic conditions like diabetes and obesity. The initiative seeks to bring together local partners to improve health outcomes, reduce duplication of services, and better connect community health workers. Kentucky faces particularly severe challenges with diabetes, with mortality rates significantly above the national average.

Rooted in Health is focused on expanding access to dental care in rural Kentucky by training and placing more dental hygienists, bringing teledental and mobile services, and enhancing surgical training for general dentists. The initiative aims to reduce emergency room visits for dental issues and provide comprehensive care locally.

The program establishes EmPATH units and a centralized tele-behavioral health hub to ensure prompt, appropriate care for those in behavioral health crisis. It decreases repeated crises, supports first responders, and connects individuals to community-based recovery resources. Kentucky faces high rates of mental illness or substance use disorder diagnoses in emergency departments.

This document is a federal award announcement for the Kentucky Rural Health Transformation Plan, funded under the Rural Health Transformation Program (RHTP) of the One Big Beautiful Bill Act of 2025. The award, totaling $212,905,590.56, is managed as a cooperative agreement with CMS, with required milestones, reporting, and revised budget submission for the first budget period. The period of performance spans December 29, 2025, to October 30, 2030, and includes fiscal and progress report requirements tied to CMS oversight.

This document is a budget template for applicants seeking Rural Health Transformation Program Hub Leadership grants in Kentucky. It delineates budget categories, limits (such as salary caps and indirect cost limits), and narratives required for justification of expenditures. The project period specified is March 1, 2027 to September 30, 2027. Event schedule: - ,"Project Period: , 2027 - September 30, 2027","Project Period: March 1, 2027 - September 30, 2027","Project Period: March 1, 2027 - September 30, 2027","Project Period: March 1, 2027 - September 30, 2027","Project Pe...

This document announces a new operations support position for Kentucky's Rural Community Hubs for Chronic Care Innovation, linking local lead organizations with statewide resources and technical assistance. The role focuses on operational coordination, deployment of tools and training, and support for grant reporting and documentation. The initiative serves as a key connector in Kentucky's broader Rural Health Transformation efforts.

Kentucky has received a $213 million federal Rural Health Transformation Program grant to improve healthcare in rural communities.