Modification of Existing Clinical Facilities for Mental Health Crisis (RHTP 5.3)

Modification of Existing Clinical Facilities for Mental Health Crisis (RHTP 5.3) is sponsored by Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS), Division of Behavioral Health (DBH). This grant provides funding for equipment and enhancements to hospitals and behavioral health providers to expand crisis response, stabilization, and substance use withdrawal services in rural areas.

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Rural Health Transformation Program Opportunities​ ​ ​ Request for Applications: RHTP 1. 1 School Kitchen Modernization Grants Applications Due: 08/31/2026 The Ne braska Department of Education (NDE) is issuing this Request for Applications (RFA) for the purpose of entering into a Grant agreement and awarding Federal funds to eligible and qualified agencies.

The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services has approved funding for Nebraska to provide grants totaling $2,234,048. 00 (with a maximum award of $100,000. 00 per school or school district per year) to rural or frontier schools to transition their food preparation and storage infrastructure to support the integration of more scratch-cooking and increased use of whole foods, as well as an increase in school meal participation.

The purpose of this project through the Rural Health Transformation Program (RHTP) is to decrease the amount of 'out of the box' or 'heat and serve' items offered while increasing the amount of higher quality, more nutritious, less processed, and more scratch cooked food items offered in the school meals programs. RHTP Initiative 1. 1 Question and Answer Session Details CLOSED: RFA RHTP 1.

2 Make Rural Nebraska Healthy Again Through Food as Medicine Applications Due: 4/22/2026 Applications Under Review: The Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services, Office of Economic Assistance (DHHS) is issuing this Request for Applications (RFA) for the purposes of entering into a Grant agreement and awarding Federal funds through the Rural Health Transformation Project 1.

2 to help reduce obesity risk, improve access to healthy foods, and reduce access to processed foods. Through this RFA, DHHS will assess the landscape of food cooperatives and food pantries that procure locally grown items used in school nutrition programs and identify readiness for partnerships with schools.

The initiative will strengthen regional and local food aggregation hubs through the development of procurement tools for producers. Form 1: RHTP Initiative 1. 2 Work Plan Form 2: RHTP Initiative 1.

2 Financial Workbook Form 2: RHTP Initiative 1. 2 Financial Workbook Guide RHTP Initiative 1. 2 Question and Answer Session Details Addendum 1 - Language Change​ ​ ​​ Request for Applications: RHTP 1.

3 Farm-to-School Procurement and Policy Technical Assistance (TA) Applications Due: 08/31/2026 ​ The Nebraska Department of Education (NDE) is issuing this Request for Applications (RFA) for the purpose of entering into a Grant agreement and awarding Federal funds to eligible and qualified agencies. The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services has approved funding for Nebraska to provide grants totaling approximately $8,344,000.

00 to support local food production, processing, aggregation, and distribution infrastructure in order to expand availability of kitchen-ready products and reduce preparation burden on school kitchens. Funding must be used to purchase food production, aggregation, processing, and distribution equipment that supports access to local foods, including proteins, that promote healthy eating.

This funding is also intended to support farm-to-school procurement capacity, coordination between local producers and schools, and participation in related technical assistance activities. Request for Applications​ ​RHTP Initiative 1. 3 Question and Answer Session Details CLOSED: Targeted RFA RHTP 1.

5b Nebraska Kids Fitness and Nutrition Day Local and Tribal Health Departments can apply. Applications Due: 4/3/2026 Applications Under Review: The Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) Division of Public Health is looking to identify potential subrecipients for specific activities under Initiative 1. 5 Nebraska Kids Fitness and Nutrition Day of its Rural Health Transformation Program (RHTP).

Funds are available for 1. 5b Community-based Nutrition & Physical Activity Programming for Local and Tribal Health Departments to build upon existing nutrition and physical activity programming within communities that encourage Nebraskans of all ages to engage in healthy eating and active living.

Funds are expected to support community partnerships (e.g. food banks, senior centers, worksites, walkable communities, etc.), be used primarily for program implementation, and leverage Community Health Worker infrastructure where available. Request for Applications ​ Targeted Request for Applications: RHTP 2.

5 Critical Access Hospitals (CAH) to Rural Emergency Hospitals (REH) Conversion: Critical Access Hospitals or Rural Emergency Hospitals can apply. Applications Due: Ongoing This Request for Application (RFA) under the Nebraska Rural Health Transformation Program (RHTP) grant initiative 2.

5 is intended to assist Critical Access Hospitals (CAH) and Rural Emergency Hospitals (REH) with infrastructure, technology, and equipment improvements that woul​​d aid in service line expansion and improvement that will result in financial stabilization. Form 1: RHTP 2. 5 Application Cover Sheet Form 2: RHTP 2.

5 Work Plan​ Form 3: RHTP 2. 5 Financial Workbook ​ Request for Applications: RHTP 3.

2 Rural Virtual Reality (VR) and Skills Acceleration Network Applications Due: 07/24/2026, or until funds are exhausted The Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Public Health (DHHS) is issuing this Request for Applications (RFA) for the purposes of entering into a Grant agreement and awarding Federal funds to multiple eligible and qualified agencies to provide training to EMS and other healthcare professionals.

The Rural Health Transformation Program (RHTP) Initiative 3. 2 is investing in initial education and continuing competency healthcare training. Training will target Emergency Medical Services (EMS), EMS providers (volunteer and paid), EMS instructors, critical access hospitals, and other healthcare providers using Virtual Reality (VR) and high-fidelity training equipment and other innovative solutions.

​ Request for Applications​ Attachment 1 - Cover Sheet Attachment 3 - Financial Workbook CLOSED: RFA RHTP 3. 3 Rural Health Care Workforce Incentive and Sustainability Model Rolling Applications Due: 4/1/2026, 5/1/2026, and 6/1/2026 ​Applications Under Review: DHHS is currently reviewing applications. Visit the RHTP webpage to view the list of awardees and stay up to date.

​ The Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services, Office of Economic Assistance (DHHS) is issuing this Request for Applications (RFA) for the purposes of entering into a Grant agreement and awarding Federal funds through the Rural Health Transformation Project 3. 3 to multiple eligible and qualified agencies.

The purpose is to strengthen Nebraska's rural health care workforce by investing in the development and expansion of SNAP Employment & Training (SNAP E&T) Third-Party Partners that create sustainable health care career pathways in rural, frontier, tribal, and other high-need communities across the state. Form 1: RHTP Initiative 3. 3 Work Plan RHTP Inititative 3.

3 Question and Answer Session Details (Updated) CLOSED: RFA​ RHTP 4. 2b Healthcare Associated Infections (HAI) Prevention Outpatient Healthcare Facilities, Hospitals, and Long-Term Care Facilites can apply. Applications Due: 05/08/2026 Applications Under Review: RHTP webpage to stay up to date.

​ The Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) was awarded Federal funds through the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) as part of the Nebraska Rural Health Transformation Program (RHTP) Initiative 4. 2b Healthcare-Associated Infection (HAI) Prevention.

Through this initiative, DHHS will assist healthcare partners in their efforts to reduce preventable infections, limit antibiotic resistance, and improve healthcare outcomes in rural Nebraska. ​​ RHTP Initiative 4. 2b Question and Answer Session Details​ CLOSED: RFA RHTP 4.

4a Chronic Disease Management Navigation and Education Initiative Applications Due: 3/27/2026 Applications Under Review: RHTP webpage​ to stay up to date. The Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services, Chronic Disease Prevention Program invites proposals to expand Chronic Disease Management through Navigation and Education across Nebraska's communities. This initiative is funded through the Rural Health Transformation Project, 4.

4a . It aims to connect people in need with resources to promote healthy living and strengthen coordination among patients and health systems. Navigation and Education Initiative FAQ CLOSED: Targeted RFA RHTP 4.

4a Community Health Worker (CHW) Training and Support Community Colleges and Tribal Colleges and Universities (TCUs) can apply Applications Due: 4/10/2026 Applications Under Review: This Request for Application (RFA) under the Nebraska Rural Health Transformation Program (RHTP) grant is intended to identify agencies that can offer training modules to Nebraska Community Health Workers (CHW).

This effort is not intended to duplicate foundational training for CHWs that covers C3 competencies, but rather to enhance the availability of independent, subject matter specific modules that enhance CHWs' expertise in health outcome-related fields, i.e., chronic disease prevention and control.

The National C3 Council works to strengthen cohesion in the Community Health Worker (CHW) field and increase understanding of CHWs' role in improving health, community development, and access to care. It developed a standardized set of 10 roles and 11 skills—based on existing research and broad stakeholder feedback—while emphasizing the importance of community connection as a core quality. ​ RHTP Initiative 4.

4a CHW Work Plan​ RHTP Initiative 4. 4a CHW Financial Workbook CLOSED: RFA RHTP 4. 4b Remote Patient Monitoring Implementation Initiative: Critical Access Hospitals, Rural Emergency Hospitals, Regional Rural Hospitals, and Federally Qualified Health Centers can apply.

Applications Due: 4/24/2026 (Updated) Applications Under Review: The Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services invites proposals from Critical Access Hospitals (CAHs), Rural Emergency Hospitals (REHs), Regional Rural Hospitals and Federally Qualified Health Centers to implement initiative 4. 4b hospital-to-home Remote Patient Monitoring (RPM) programs across rural Nebraska.

This initiative is funded through the Rural Health Transformation Program (RHTP) and supports Nebraska's strategy to expand innovative care delivery models that improve chronic disease management, strengthen rural health infrastructure, and reduce avoidable hospital utilization. Form 1 - RHTP Initiative 4. 4b Work Plan Form 2 - RHTP Initiative 4.

4b Financial Workbook Form 2 - RHTP Initiative 4. 4b Financial Workbook Guide Addendum 1 - Language Change​ RHTP Initiative 4. 4b FAQ​ Addendum 2 - Language Change​ Addendum 3 - Language Change​ ​ ​ Request for Applications: RHTP 5.

3 Modification of Existing Clinical Facilities for Mental Health Crisis Applications Due: 08/31/2026 The Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS), Division of Behavioral Health (DBH) is issuing this Request for Applications (RFA) for the purposes of entering into a grant agreement and awarding federal funds through the Rural Health Transformation Program (RHTP) 5.

3, to provide funding for equipment and enhancements to hospitals and behavioral health providers to expand crisis response, stabilization, and substance use withdrawal services in rural areas. Through this RFA, eligible and qualified rural entities will receive funding for equipment and minor building alterations and renovation projects in an existing building or facility. ​ Request for Applications​ RHTP Initiative 5.

3 FAQ ​ Request for Applications: RFA R-3891 Intergenerational Childcare Applications Accepted Continuously The State of Nebraska, Department of Health and Human Services, Office of Economic Assistance, Childcare and Development Fund Program.

(“DHHS"), is issuing this Request for Applications (“RFA") for the purposes of entering into grant agreement(s) (“grant" or “grants") and awarding state funds to an eligible and qualified entity for a one-time start-up or expansion grant to nursing homes or assisted-living facilities to develop an intergenerational childcare facility in which nursing services or assisted living facility services and childcare are provided.

A more detailed description may be found in Project Description, Section 2. This funding opportunity is open to “non-federal entities" as set forth in 45 CFR § 75. 2 or 2 CFR § 200.

69. A “non-federal entity" is limited to local governments, Indian tribes, institutions of higher education, and non-profit organizations. Additionally, this funding opportunity is open to for-profit entities or proprietary facilities.

All entities that apply for this funding MUST meet the following requirements: 1. Must provide documentation that applicant is a Nursing Home as defined in Neb. Rev.

Stat § 38-2421 or an Assisted Living Facility as defined in Neb. Rev. Stat § 71-5903.

2. A facility must not have previously received a grant under Neb. Rev.

Stat. § 81-3145. 3.

Must provide documentation that the facility has not been cited for substandard quality of care during its most recent survey, as required under Neb. Rev. Stat.

§ 81-3145. 4. Must provide certification to participate in Medicare or Medicaid.

5. Must provide a plan describing how the grantee plans to participate in the quality rating and improvement system described in Neb. Rev.

Stat § 71-1956 within three years after the date the grant is awarded.

​ Form 2 - Applicant's Organization Overview Form 3 - Applicant's Work Plan Form 4 - Applicant's Budget Form 5 - Application Submission Checklist (optional) Attachment 1 - ShareFile End User Guide Attachment 2 - Additional Submission Requirements ​Request for Applicatio​ns: RFA 5965 SNAP Employment and Training Applications Accepted Continuously The State of Nebraska, Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Children and Family Services (“DHHS") SNAP Next Step Employment and Training Program, is issuing this Request for Applications (“RFA") for the purposes of entering into grant agreement(s) (“Subaward" or “Subawards") and awarding federal funds to an eligible and qualified entity to provide important job training and educational options for low-income adults including those on or eligible for SNAP.

FORM 1 – Application Cover Sheet FORM 2 – Applicant's Organizational Overview FORM 3 – Applicant's Workplan FORM 4 – Applicant's Budget Addendum 1 - Questions and Answers Addendum 2 - Questions and Answers Intent to Award January 2025 Intent to Award February 7, 2025 Intent to Award March 5, 2025 - Corrected Intent to Award March 18, 2025 Intent to Award April, 22, 2025​ Intent to Award May 13, 2025 Intent to Award June 4, 2025​ Intent to Award September 19, 2025​ Intent to Award October 28, 2025​ Intent to Award November 17, 2025​ Intent to Award December 29, 2025​ Intent to Award January 26, 2026​ Intent to Award March 9, 2026​ Intent to Award June 9, 2026​ Child Care Grants (Providers) Three grants are available to child care providers including the Child Care Grant, Emergency Mini-Grant, and the Quality Improvement Grant.

Colposcopy Training and Equipment – Funding Opportunity Funds are made available to public health clinics to provide clinical training for staff and/or to purchase colposcopy equipment as a means to ensure seamless access to follow-up procedures with a colposcope after an abnormal Pap test.

Student Loans (Rural Health) The Nebraska Student Loan Program has been in existence since 1979 and awards student loans to medical, physician assistant, dental and graduate-level mental health students attending school in Nebraska. These students must be Nebraska residents and agree to practice one year in a state-designated shortage area for each year a loan is received.

CLOSED: Request for Applications: RFA 5850 2026-2027 Domestic Violence & Sex Trafficking Survivor Housing Assistance The Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) is seeking proposals from qualified organizations to provide housing assistance and stabilization services for survivors of domestic violence and sex trafficking.

This funding opportunity is intended to support programs that deliver survivor-centered, trauma-informed housing interventions promoting safety, stability, and self-sufficiency. The purpose of this RFA is to fund programs that offer flexible, individualized housing supports while complying with all applicable federal and state laws, regulations, and funding requirements.

Applicants for this RFA are limited to Nonprofit organizations organized under section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended, or federally recognized Indian Tribes with a governmental body in the State of Nebraska. Applicants must possess previous experience providing stable housing solutions. Applicants with multiple locations must submit one application per region.

Institutions of higher learning, state or local governments, individuals, and for-profit organizations may not apply for this grant funding.

Programs may include, but are not limited to: Emergency shelter and safe housing Rapid rehousing and rental assistance Housing stabilization services, including landlord engagement, utility assistance, and move-in supports Programs should incorporate flexible, survivor-driven approaches that address unique safety needs, cultural considerations, and barriers to housing.

Programs must prioritize survivor safety, voluntary participation, informed consent, and confidentiality , and must not require survivors to participate in services or legal actions as a condition of receiving housing assistance. Individualized safety planning and flexible support tailored to survivor-identified needs are expected.

Form 1 - Applica tion and Work Plan Form 2 - Total Agency Budget Attachment 1 - Purpose and Project Background DV Fund Information Session (YouTube) CLOSED: Request for Applications: RFA 6251 Stem Cell Research Applications Due: 4/26/2026 The State of Nebraska, Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Public Health (“DHHS") Health Services & Systems Unit, is issuing this Request for Applications (“RFA") for the purposes of entering into grant agreement(s) (“grant" or “grants") and awarding state funds to an eligible and qualified entity or entities to provide non-embryonic stem cell research.

Grants will be awarded to Nebraska institutions or researchers as defined below: Sponsoring Institution: Preference will be given to funding proposals submitted by Nebraska institutions that have an ongoing, large-scale research program that is conducive to the completion of a complex project in stem cell research that does not use human embryonic stem cells.

Principal Investigator: The leader of a project is the “principal investigator". Researchers with a doctoral degree in science (PhD or equivalent), or a professional degree in a medical field (MD, DMD, DVM, or similar), are eligible to submit a proposal to the Stem Cell Research Advisory Committee as a Principal Investigator (PI).

The PI must be employed at an institution in Nebraska that meets the criteria for “Sponsoring Institution" (see above). Researchers that are classified as post-doctorates or fellows are not eligible to apply.

Form 4 – Description of Key Personnel Form 5 – Biographical Sketch Principal Investigator and Others Form 6 – Previous and Current Related Projects Funded Form 9 – Line-Item Budget Form 10 – Budget Justification Form 11 – Attestation Letter Attachment 1 – End User Guidance: Shared File Link Attachment 2 - Stem Cell Research Act DHHS Office of Procurement and Grants Nebraska Department of Health & Human Services dhhs. grants@nebraska.

gov​ P. O. Box 95026, Lincoln, Nebraska 68509-5026