OSDE's ROOTS Competitive Grant: Rural Opportunities for Optimal Transformation in Students' Health

OSDE's ROOTS Competitive Grant: Rural Opportunities for Optimal Transformation in Students' Health is sponsored by Oklahoma State Department of Education (OSDE). A 12-month grant for 60 rural PK–12 schools to enhance physical education, fitness, and wellness initiatives aligned with state standards.

General Procurement Info. Oklahoma’s RHTP offers an opportunity to transform how health care is delivered in rural areas. OSDE’s PRIMS Project 695 Competitive Grant - Due: Sept.

11, 2026 Promoting School Health Services Through Medicaid Billing The Oklahoma State Department of Education (OSDE) is offering the PRIMS Project 695 grant to eligible PK–12 districts to fund <b>new</b> health/mental health professional positions capable of billing for Medicaid services.

Eligible roles include, but are not limited to:</p>\r\n<ul>\r\n<li>School nurses</li>\r\n<li>Licensed counselors</li>\r\n<li>Physical therapists</li>\r\n<li>Occupational therapists</li>\r\n<li>Speech‑language pathologists</li>\r\n</ul>\r\n<p>Selected districts may receive funding for up to 90% of the salary and benefits for this position.

Funding is contingent upon the employee being properly credentialed and able to bill for Medicaid services in the school setting. </p>\r\n<p>Nurses and counselors have not previously been able to bill Medicaid, but that will change this school year. OSDE is implementing EdPlan Health—the platform schools will use for billing.

Now, all licensed nurses can bill: LPN, RN, APRN, etc.</p>\r\n"}}" id="text-e111e4708f" class="cmp-text"> The Oklahoma State Department of Education (OSDE) is offering the PRIMS Project 695 grant to eligible PK–12 districts to fund new health/mental health professional positions capable of billing for Medicaid services.

Eligible roles include, but are not limited to: Speech‑language pathologists Selected districts may receive funding for up to 90% of the salary and benefits for this position. Funding is contingent upon the employee being properly credentialed and able to bill for Medicaid services in the school setting. Nurses and counselors have not previously been able to bill Medicaid, but that will change this school year.

OSDE is implementing EdPlan Health—the platform schools will use for billing. Now, all licensed nurses can bill: LPN, RN, APRN, etc. If you are interested in applying for this grant, select the PRIMS Project 695 grant under Competitive in the Grants Management System. </p>\r\n<p><b>Deadline to apply: 11:59 p.

m. CT, September 11, 2026</b></p>\r\n"}}" id="text-faa21efba0" class="cmp-text"> If you are interested in applying for this grant, select the PRIMS Project 695 grant under Competitive in the Grants Management System. Deadline to apply: 11:59 p.

m. CT, September 11, 2026 If you have questions, <a href=\"mailto:shawna. blackburn@sde.

ok. gov\">email Shawna Blackburn</a>, Program Manager, School Health Services. </p>\r\n"}}" id="text-00cbdf5a0a" class="cmp-text"> If you have questions, email Shawna Blackburn , Program Manager, School Health Services.

OSDE's ROOTS Competitive Grant (Year 2 Application) - Due: Oct. 15, 2026 OSDE's ROOTS Competitive Grant: Rural Opportunities for Optimal Transformation in Students' Health The Oklahoma State Department of Education (OSDE) is offering a 12-month ROOTS grant (November 2026-October 2027) for 60 rural PK–12 schools to enhance physical education, fitness, and wellness initiatives aligned with state standards.

Selected sites will receive professional development, mentoring, and up to $10,000 for approved equipment, with funding contingent on completing required activities such as trainings, coaching sessions, and collaborative learning opportunities. </p>\r\n<ul>\r\n<li><a href=\"/content/dam/ok/en/health/health2/aem-documents/health-promotion/rhtp/rrr/RRR%20NOFO%20Attachment%20A%20Final.

xlsx\" target=\"_blank\">List of Eligible Communities</a></li>\r\n</ul>\r\n"}}" id="text-f24e39caa3" class="cmp-text"> The Oklahoma State Department of Education (OSDE) is offering a 12-month ROOTS grant (November 2026-October 2027) for 60 rural PK–12 schools to enhance physical education, fitness, and wellness initiatives aligned with state standards.

Selected sites will receive professional development, mentoring, and up to $10,000 for approved equipment, with funding contingent on completing required activities such as trainings, coaching sessions, and collaborative learning opportunities. List of Eligible Communities <b>Deadline to apply: 11:59 p. m.

CT, October 15, 2026</b></p>\r\n"}}" id="text-cfb0964549" class="cmp-text"> Deadline to apply: 11:59 p. m. CT, October 15, 2026 If you have questions, <a href=\"mailto:virginia.

mitchell@sde. ok. gov\" target=\"_blank\">email Virginia Mitchell</a>, Project Manager of Physical Fitness.

</p>\r\n"}}" id="text-817b20feda" class="cmp-text"> If you have questions, email Virginia Mitchell , Project Manager of Physical Fitness.

Emergency Medical Service & Community Paramedicine Vehicles Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) Emergency Medical Service and Community Paramedicine Vehicles Emergency Medical Service and Community Paramedicine Vehicles funding is intended to help fill that gap and enable emergent and non-emergent healthcare access.

</p>\r\n<p>Many of Oklahoma’s rural communities are limited in their ability to acquire lasting assets that would demonstrably improve healthcare access, outcomes, and whole-person health.

During stakeholder engagement used to develop Oklahoma’s RHTP application, many communities reported hours-long turnarounds when ambulances had to take longer trips, aging vehicles without the funds to replace them, and struggles activating Community Paramedicine programs without diverting existing EMS vehicles.

</p>\r\n<p>Applicants must currently provide mobile emergency medicine services, mobile integrated healthcare, community paramedicine, or related services in a rural Oklahoma community.

</p>\r\n<p>OSDH anticipates allocating up to 20 grants, with individual awards of up to $350,000, to eligible entities to purchase Community Paramedicine-specific vehicles or ambulances to serve the needs of rural Oklahoma and facilitate deployment of Community Paramedics.

<b> The vehicles purchased with this grant funding must primarily (90%+) serve rural communities in Oklahoma</b>, defined for the purposes of OK RHTP as communities with populations of 55,000 or fewer that are located outside of Oklahoma and Tulsa counties.

</p>\r\n"}}" id="text-8b3ec6cb59" class="cmp-text"> Emergency Medical Service and Community Paramedicine Vehicles funding is intended to help fill that gap and enable emergent and non-emergent healthcare access. Many of Oklahoma’s rural communities are limited in their ability to acquire lasting assets that would demonstrably improve healthcare access, outcomes, and whole-person health.

During stakeholder engagement used to develop Oklahoma’s RHTP application, many communities reported hours-long turnarounds when ambulances had to take longer trips, aging vehicles without the funds to replace them, and struggles activating Community Paramedicine programs without diverting existing EMS vehicles.

Applicants must currently provide mobile emergency medicine services, mobile integrated healthcare, community paramedicine, or related services in a rural Oklahoma community. OSDH anticipates allocating up to 20 grants, with individual awards of up to $350,000, to eligible entities to purchase Community Paramedicine-specific vehicles or ambulances to serve the needs of rural Oklahoma and facilitate deployment of Community Paramedics.

The vehicles purchased with this grant funding must primarily (90%+) serve rural communities in Oklahoma , defined for the purposes of OK RHTP as communities with populations of 55,000 or fewer that are located outside of Oklahoma and Tulsa counties. The application period has closed. </p>\r\n"}}" id="text-c28839c8aa" class="cmp-text"> The application period has closed.

Webinar: Application Overview A pre-recorded application assistance video is available now to assist with initial application planning and questions. </p>\r\n"}}" id="text-c2addb15ac" class="cmp-text"> A pre-recorded application assistance video is available now to assist with initial application planning and questions.

Pre-recorded Application Information Video Frequently Asked Questions EMS & Community Paramedicine Vehicles FAQs Non-Exhaustive Examples of Fund Uses Applicants can apply for funding for one of the following: ambulance, community paramedicine-specific SUV, or other EMS vehicle. Recipients of funding must demonstrate reasonable usage of vehicles and will be expected to provide utilization reports to OSDH for a period of five years.

</p>\r\n<p>Please note that, consistent with 2 CFR § 200. 320, successful applicants will be required to obtain price or rate quotations from at least three qualified sources for applicable purchases of under $350,000. For purchases of over $350,000 that are partially funded by non-RHTP sources, successful applicants will be required to follow a formal procurement process.

Please see <a href=\"/content/dam/ok/en/health/health2/aem-documents/health-promotion/rhtp/ems-and-community-paramedicine-vehicles/Attachment%20B_Subrecipient%20Responsibilities. pdf\" target=\"_blank\">Attachment B</a> for further information on procurement expectations.

</p>\r\n"}}" id="text-97196239c4" class="cmp-text"> Applicants can apply for funding for one of the following: ambulance, community paramedicine-specific SUV, or other EMS vehicle. Recipients of funding must demonstrate reasonable usage of vehicles and will be expected to provide utilization reports to OSDH for a period of five years. Please note that, consistent with 2 CFR § 200.

320, successful applicants will be required to obtain price or rate quotations from at least three qualified sources for applicable purchases of under $350,000. For purchases of over $350,000 that are partially funded by non-RHTP sources, successful applicants will be required to follow a formal procurement process. Please see Attachment B for further information on procurement expectations.

Prohibited and Restricted Funding Uses This funding is solely for the purchase of vehicles. For the full list of prohibited funding uses for the RHTP please see <a href=\"/content/dam/ok/en/health/health2/aem-documents/health-promotion/rhtp/ems-and-community-paramedicine-vehicles/Attachment%20E_Allowable%20and%20Unallowable%20Cost%20Summary. pdf\" target=\"_blank\">Attachment E</a>.

</p>\r\n<p>These funds may not be used to replace (supplant) other federal, state, or local government funds previously awarded for the proposed project/purchase.

If the proposed purchase costs more than the limit of this grant and cannot be broken into smaller parts (e.g., a specialized vehicle costing $500,000), the applicant should explain how they will pay for the remaining amount in <a href=\"/content/dam/ok/en/health/health2/aem-documents/health-promotion/rhtp/ems-and-community-paramedicine-vehicles/Attachment%20C__Budget%20and%20Expenditures. xlsx\" target=\"_blank\">Attachment C</a>.

It is the applicant's responsibility to show that they are not replacing (supplanting) other funds. </p>\r\n<p>Applicants may submit questions regarding funding uses through the <a href=\"https://app. smartsheet.

com/b/form/019e1c340b7970c7be33bda3798d6bec\" target=\"_blank\">EMS/Community Paramedicine Vehicle Question Submission Form</a>. </p>\r\n<p>All responses will be posted publicly via updates to the <a href=\"/content/dam/ok/en/health/health2/aem-documents/health-promotion/rhtp/ems-and-community-paramedicine-vehicles/Vehicles%20FAQs. pdf\" target=\"_blank\">EMS & Community Paramedicine Vehicles FAQ</a>.

</p>\r\n"}}" id="text-0b046644cd" class="cmp-text"> This funding is solely for the purchase of vehicles. For the full list of prohibited funding uses for the RHTP please see Attachment E . These funds may not be used to replace (supplant) other federal, state, or local government funds previously awarded for the proposed project/purchase.

If the proposed purchase costs more than the limit of this grant and cannot be broken into smaller parts (e.g., a specialized vehicle costing $500,000), the applicant should explain how they will pay for the remaining amount in Attachment C . It is the applicant's responsibility to show that they are not replacing (supplanting) other funds.

Applicants may submit questions regarding funding uses through the EMS/Community Paramedicine Vehicle Question Submission Form . All responses will be posted publicly via updates to the EMS & Community Paramedicine Vehicles FAQ .

Applicants are required to meet all the criteria below in order to be eligible for vehicles funding:</p>\r\n<ul>\r\n<li><p>Be currently providing emergency medicine, mobile integrated healthcare, community paramedicine, or related services in a rural Oklahoma community.

</p>\r\n</li>\r\n<li><p>Provide services to communities with populations of 55,000 or fewer residents (<a href=\"/content/dam/ok/en/health/health2/aem-documents/health-promotion/rhtp/ems-and-community-paramedicine-vehicles/Attachment%20A_Eligible%20Rural%20Communities%20and%20Counties. xlsx\" target=\"_blank\">see Attachment A</a>).

</p>\r\n</li>\r\n<li><p>Applicants must have an active Unique Entity Identifier (UEI) and maintain an active registration in SAM. gov throughout the application, review, and award period. The registration process is described here: <a href=\"https://sam.

gov/entity-registration\" target=\"_blank\">Entity Registration | SAM. gov</a>. Timelines for registration for a UEI vary significantly.

Applicants must not be suspended, debarred, or otherwise excluded from participating in federally funded programs or activities. </p>\r\n</li>\r\n<li><p>Applicants must have an active Certificate of Insurance. For additional information on the specific insurance types required, please refer to the Oklahoma RHTP website’s <a href=\"https://oklahoma.

gov/health/rhtp/rhtp-funding. html#General\">procurement information</a>. </p>\r\n</li>\r\n</ul>\r\n<p>All applicants must be registered on SAM.

gov and have a UEI number. We will accept fiscal sponsorship, but the fiscal sponsor must be the applying entity. All information provided in the application under the “Organization overview and capacity” section must be completed for the fiscal sponsor.

</p>\r\n"}}" id="text-c27172d939" class="cmp-text"> Applicants are required to meet all the criteria below in order to be eligible for vehicles funding: Be currently providing emergency medicine, mobile integrated healthcare, community paramedicine, or related services in a rural Oklahoma community. Provide services to communities with populations of 55,000 or fewer residents ( see Attachment A ).

Applicants must have an active Unique Entity Identifier (UEI) and maintain an active registration in SAM. gov throughout the application, review, and award period. The registration process is described here: Entity Registration | SAM.

gov . Timelines for registration for a UEI vary significantly. Applicants must not be suspended, debarred, or otherwise excluded from participating in federally funded programs or activities.

Applicants must have an active Certificate of Insurance. For additional information on the specific insurance types required, please refer to the Oklahoma RHTP website’s procurement information . All applicants must be registered on SAM.

gov and have a UEI number. We will accept fiscal sponsorship, but the fiscal sponsor must be the applying entity. All information provided in the application under the “Organization overview and capacity” section must be completed for the fiscal sponsor.

Expanding Care: Doulas Program Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) Expanding Care: Doulas Program The Expanding Care: Doulas Program opportunity is intended to fund entities to implement and/or expand proven models for doula training and certification, launch an awareness-building and education campaign for expecting parents, in addition to medical providers, and create and maintain a doula network across rural Oklahoma.

</p>\r\n<p>This program seeks to support rural maternal and child health by expanding access to doula care, focused on four distinct components: </p>\r\n<ol>\r\n<li> <b>Expand training opportunities to prospective doulas</b> who would serve rural communities in Oklahoma across pre-conception, pre-natal, birthing, and post-natal periods, using an approved curriculum and ensuring that trainees are credentialed, enrolled, and trained on Medicaid claims processes </li>\r\n<li> <b>Provide awareness-building and education for expecting parents</b> to better understand doula care, the support it provides, and the opportunities to have care covered via insurance </li>\r\n<li> <b>Build stronger partnerships between other maternal health providers (e.g., OB/GYN) and doula providers</b>, including education about the role of doulas, resources to clarify referral processes, etc. </li>\r\n<li> <b>Facilitate peer community and support for doulas across Oklahoma</b> to compare learnings and best practices (e.g., care strategies, support with billing), receive support from peers, and potentially provide shared services for independent doulas (e.g., billing co-op or shared resources for managing claims) </li>\r\n</ol>\r\n<p>This multi-pronged approach seeks to provide holistic support not only to increase the number of doulas in rural Oklahoma in the short term, but also to elevate awareness and understanding of doula services, ensuring that rural communities have access to doula care for years to come.

</p>\r\n<p><b>This program will issue at least $2,500,000 in one or more awards.

</b> </p>\r\n"}}" id="text-3562d6fa62" class="cmp-text"> The Expanding Care: Doulas Program opportunity is intended to fund entities to implement and/or expand proven models for doula training and certification, launch an awareness-building and education campaign for expecting parents, in addition to medical providers, and create and maintain a doula network across rural Oklahoma.

This program seeks to support rural maternal and child health by expanding access to doula care, focused on four distinct components: Expand training opportunities to prospective doulas who would serve rural communities in Oklahoma across pre-conception, pre-natal, birthing, and post-natal periods, using an approved curriculum and ensuring that trainees are credentialed, enrolled, and trained on Medicaid claims processes Provide awareness-building and education for expecting parents to better understand doula care, the support it provides, and the opportunities to have care covered via insurance Build stronger partnerships between other maternal health providers (e.g., OB/GYN) and doula providers , including education about the role of doulas, resources to clarify referral processes, etc. Facilitate peer community and support for doulas across Oklahoma to compare learnings and best practices (e.g., care strategies, support with billing), receive support from peers, and potentially provide shared services for independent doulas (e.g., billing co-op or shared resources for managing claims) This multi-pronged approach seeks to provide holistic support not only to increase the number of doulas in rural Oklahoma in the short term, but also to elevate awareness and understanding of doula services, ensuring that rural communities have access to doula care for years to come.

This program will issue at least $2,500,000 in one or more awards. The application period has closed. </p>\r\n"}}" id="text-d69b52bea5" class="cmp-text"> The application period has closed.

Webinar: Application Overview A pre-recorded application assistance video is available now to assist with initial application planning and questions. </p>\r\n"}}" id="text-74cd91e84c" class="cmp-text"> A pre-recorded application assistance video is available now to assist with initial application planning and questions.

Pre-recorded Doula Expansion Application Information Video Doula Expansion Webinar Slides Frequently Asked Questions Behavioral Health Integration NOFO FAQs Applicants must meet the criteria below to be eligible for this funding opportunity:</p>\r\n<ul>\r\n<li>Demonstrate a track record of successful doula programming and partnerships in rural communities</li>\r\n<li>Deliver direct program services supported by this award solely in eligible Oklahoma rural communities with populations under 55,000 (see <a href=\"/content/dam/ok/en/health/health2/aem-documents/health-promotion/rhtp/doula-expansion/20260413%20Attachment%20A%20Rural%20Communities%20and%20CountiesDoulas.

xlsx\" target=\"_blank\">Attachment A</a> for a full list of eligible communities), except for select remote services that support participants in the rural community (e.g., remote training modules)</li>\r\n<li>While preference will be given to entities based in Oklahoma, out-of-state entities are eligible to apply.

Out-of-state entities will be expected to clearly demonstrate the success of their program outside of Oklahoma, rationale for building a presence in Oklahoma, and commitment to supporting doula expansion in Oklahoma beyond the five-year RHTP period.

</li>\r\n<li>Maintain relevant licenses and/or certifications as required by the State of Oklahoma and its regulatory bodies in accordance with proposed program activities (e.g., training doulas); if no licenses and/or certifications are required for the proposed program activities, please indicate this in the application.

Applicant must possess the required licensure and certifications to provide all the services and programming described in their application, including certifications required to train doulas to bill Medicaid for services. Training curriculum used must align with the <a href=\"https://oklahoma. gov/ohca/providers/types/prenatal-and-perinatal-services/doula.

html\" target=\"_blank\">qualifications linked here</a>. </li>\r\n<li>Have an active Unique Entity Identifier (UEI) and maintain active registration in SAM. gov throughout the application, review, and award period.

Timelines for registration and receipt of a UEI vary significantly (e.g., weeks to months), so applicants should plan accordingly, as a UEI number is required to apply. The registration process is available here: <a href=\"https://sam. gov/entity-registration\" target=\"_blank\">Entity Registration | SAM.

gov</a>. </li>\r\n<li>Must not be suspended, debarred, or otherwise excluded from receiving federal funds</li>\r\n<li>Have an active Certificate of Insurance (see the Subrecipient Terms and Conditions linked in <a href=\"/content/dam/ok/en/health/health2/aem-documents/health-promotion/rhtp/doula-expansion/attachment-d/20260622%20Attachment%20D%20Grants%20Management%20Materials%20Doulas.

docx\" target=\"_blank\">Attachment D</a> for a detailed list of required insurance types, coverage limits, and other insurance-related requirements)</li>\r\n<li>Have or currently be applying for an Oklahoma Supplier ID. <a href=\"https://oklahoma. gov/omes/divisions/central-purchasing/suppliers-and-payees/supplier-portal.

html\" target=\"_blank\">Instructions for registration are linked here.

</a> </li>\r\n</ul>\r\n"}}" id="text-f66c05a274" class="cmp-text"> Applicants must meet the criteria below to be eligible for this funding opportunity: Demonstrate a track record of successful doula programming and partnerships in rural communities Deliver direct program services supported by this award solely in eligible Oklahoma rural communities with populations under 55,000 (see Attachment A for a full list of eligible communities), except for select remote services that support participants in the rural community (e.g., remote training modules) While preference will be given to entities based in Oklahoma, out-of-state entities are eligible to apply.

Out-of-state entities will be expected to clearly demonstrate the success of their program outside of Oklahoma, rationale for building a presence in Oklahoma, and commitment to supporting doula expansion in Oklahoma beyond the five-year RHTP period.

Maintain relevant licenses and/or certifications as required by the State of Oklahoma and its regulatory bodies in accordance with proposed program activities (e.g., training doulas); if no licenses and/or certifications are required for the proposed program activities, please indicate this in the application.

Applicant must possess the required licensure and certifications to provide all the services and programming described in their application, including certifications required to train doulas to bill Medicaid for services. Training curriculum used must align with the qualifications linked here . Have an active Unique Entity Identifier (UEI) and maintain active registration in SAM.

gov throughout the application, review, and award period. Timelines for registration and receipt of a UEI vary significantly (e.g., weeks to months), so applicants should plan accordingly, as a UEI number is required to apply. The registration process is available here: Entity Registration | SAM.

gov . Must not be suspended, debarred, or otherwise excluded from receiving federal funds Have an active Certificate of Insurance (see the Subrecipient Terms and Conditions linked in Attachment D for a detailed list of required insurance types, coverage limits, and other insurance-related requirements) Have or currently be applying for an Oklahoma Supplier ID. Instructions for registration are linked here.

Restrictions: Prohibited and Restricted Funding Uses While funds can be used to provide training for doulas, paying for individual certification fees (e.g., DONA processing fee) will trigger a five-year service commitment through the RHTP. As such, RHTP funds should not be used pay for these fees.

</p>\r\n<p>Other key ineligible costs under this program include the following: </p>\r\n<ul>\r\n<li>Alcoholic beverages </li>\r\n<li>Bad debt & collection costs </li>\r\n<li>Goods and services for personal use of employees </li>\r\n<li>Fundraising and investment management costs </li>\r\n<li>Lobbying activities </li>\r\n<li>Fines, penalties, damages, and settlement resulting from violations of law </li>\r\n<li>Pre-award costs incurred before award date </li>\r\n<li>Land acquisition and depreciation of land </li>\r\n<li>Endowments, capital funds, or investment vehicles to generate income </li>\r\n<li>New construction or major building expansions or renovations </li>\r\n<li>International visa sponsorship for clinical workers </li>\r\n<li>Clinical services that duplicate billable services </li>\r\n<li>Medications, whether prescription or over-the-counter (OTC) </li>\r\n<li>Payments or rate enhancements for services currently billable or reimbursable through Medicaid, commercial insurance, or another funding source, including when payment is only partially available, at a lower rate than the applicant seeks, or where the applicant does not routinely bill for the service </li>\r\n<li>Meeting matching requirements for any other federal funds or local entities </li>\r\n<li>Food costs, including medically tailored meals and community meeting meals </li>\r\n<li>Broadband infrastructure </li>\r\n</ul>\r\n<p>These funds may not be used to supplant (replace) other federal, state, or local government funds previously awarded for the proposed project/purchase.

It is the applicant's responsibility to demonstrate in the application that they are not supplanting other funds. </p>\r\n<p>Please refer to <a href=\"/content/dam/ok/en/health/health2/aem-documents/health-promotion/rhtp/doula-expansion/Attachment%20E%20Allowable%20and%20Unallowable%20Cost%20Summary.

pdf\" target=\"_blank\">Attachment E</a> for a full list of allowable and unallowable funding uses under broader RHTP or federal guidelines. </p>\r\n<p>Additionally, certain funding categories are subject to RHTP-wide spending limits and must be documented.

These include: </p>\r\n<ul>\r\n<li>Provider payments that are not already reimbursable </li>\r\n<li>Costs for grant administration (e.g., grants management, compliance, fiscal oversight) are limited to five percent for award recipients.

This should include all direct grant admin costs and a proportional share of indirect costs: Total grant admin = Direct costs for grant admin + (Direct costs for grant admin * Indirect Cost Rate) </li>\r\n</ul>\r\n"}}" id="text-4b1a1733da" class="cmp-text"> While funds can be used to provide training for doulas, paying for individual certification fees (e.g., DONA processing fee) will trigger a five-year service commitment through the RHTP.

As such, RHTP funds should not be used pay for these fees.

Other key ineligible costs under this program include the following: Bad debt & collection costs Goods and services for personal use of employees Fundraising and investment management costs Fines, penalties, damages, and settlement resulting from violations of law Pre-award costs incurred before award date Land acquisition and depreciation of land Endowments, capital funds, or investment vehicles to generate income New construction or major building expansions or renovations International visa sponsorship for clinical workers Clinical services that duplicate billable services Medications, whether prescription or over-the-counter (OTC) Payments or rate enhancements for services currently billable or reimbursable through Medicaid, commercial insurance, or another funding source, including when payment is only partially available, at a lower rate than the applicant seeks, or where the applicant does not routinely bill for the service Meeting matching requirements for any other federal funds or local entities Food costs, including medically tailored meals and community meeting meals These funds may not be used to supplant (replace) other federal, state, or local government funds previously awarded for the proposed project/purchase.

It is the applicant's responsibility to demonstrate in the application that they are not supplanting other funds. Please refer to Attachment E for a full list of allowable and unallowable funding uses under broader RHTP or federal guidelines. Additionally, certain funding categories are subject to RHTP-wide spending limits and must be documented.

These include: Provider payments that are not already reimbursable Costs for grant administration (e.g., grants management, compliance, fiscal oversight) are limited to five percent for award recipients.

This should include all direct grant admin costs and a proportional share of indirect costs: Total grant admin = Direct costs for grant admin + (Direct costs for grant admin * Indirect Cost Rate) Rural Regional Reorientation (RRR) Program Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) Rural Regional Reorientation (RRR) Program RRR funding is intended to improve access to critical localized and/or specialized care, quality through meaningful reductions in disease and avoidable hospitalizations, and sustainability through more effective and efficient care in rural Oklahoma.

To quickly begin to achieve reorientation objectives, priority will be given to applications that can immediately action on the needs of rural Oklahomans. </p>\r\n<p><b>RRR will provide grants of up to $4 million to eligible clinical and social service providers, either individually or in partnership with one or more entities. </b></p>\r\n<p>RRR aims to achieve its goals through an investment in the future of rural health partnerships.

OSDH anticipates subsequent years of funding will aim to further these objectives through coordinated and sustained partnerships that require more intensive planning. Participation in year one is not a requirement for participation in years 2-5. More details about years 2-5 RRR funding are expected to be released in the coming months.

</p>\r\n"}}" id="text-f08df6a323" class="cmp-text"> RRR funding is intended to improve access to critical localized and/or specialized care, quality through meaningful reductions in disease and avoidable hospitalizations, and sustainability through more effective and efficient care in rural Oklahoma.

To quickly begin to achieve reorientation objectives, priority will be given to applications that can immediately action on the needs of rural Oklahomans. RRR will provide grants of up to $4 million to eligible clinical and social service providers, either individually or in partnership with one or more entities. RRR aims to achieve its goals through an investment in the future of rural health partnerships.

OSDH anticipates subsequent years of funding will aim to further these objectives through coordinated and sustained partnerships that require more intensive planning. Participation in year one is not a requirement for participation in years 2-5. More details about years 2-5 RRR funding are expected to be released in the coming months.

The application period has closed. </p>\n"}}" id="text-9c3e771787" class="cmp-text"> The application period has closed. Webinar: Application Overview A pre-recorded application assistance video is available now to assist with initial application planning and questions.

</p>\r\n"}}" id="text-63d89e561b" class="cmp-text"> A pre-recorded application assistance video is available now to assist with initial application planning and questions. Pre-recorded RRR Application Information Video Frequently Asked Questions Webinar: Frequently Asked Questions Watch the recording of the May 7th webinar. </p>\r\n"}}" id="text-f444717cd4" class="cmp-text"> Watch the recording of the May 7th webinar.

Program Objectives and Funding Uses All projects funded under this NOFO must align with at least one of the RRR objectives listed below: </p>\n<ul>\n<li><b>Access</b>: Improve access for critical localized care (e.g., primary care/behavioral health/OBGYN/etc.) and/or improve access to specialized care in areas/for populations with pronounced barriers to access.

</li>\n<li><b>Quality</b>: Realize meaningful reductions in chronic disease rates and avoidable hospitalizations for complications related to chronic disease. </li>\n<li><b>Sustainability</b>: Improve effectiveness and efficiency of rural care resources to ensure existing care assets are sustained.

</li>\n</ul>\n<p><b>Funding Uses </b></p>\n<p>Priority will be given to ‘shovel-ready’ initiatives (see NOFO for more detail) that can most immediately make a meaningful difference towards program objectives and that do not involve intensive planning. Funding should be self-sustained, meaning that additional funding is not a requirement for program success.

</p>\n<p>If additional funding is necessary, the application should explain the plan to secure this funding outside of RRR or other RHTP programs. Funding can be used for both planning (e.g., technical assistance ahead of implementation) and implementation, though application must explicitly identify any funding intended for planning.

</p>\n"}}" id="text-8e11cf1b14" class="cmp-text"> All projects funded under this NOFO must align with at least one of the RRR objectives listed below: Access : Improve access for critical localized care (e.g., primary care/behavioral health/OBGYN/etc.) and/or improve access to specialized care in areas/for populations with pronounced barriers to access.

Quality : Realize meaningful reductions in chronic disease rates and avoidable hospitalizations for complications related to chronic disease. Sustainability : Improve effectiveness and efficiency of rural care resources to ensure existing care assets are sustained.

Priority will be given to ‘shovel-ready’ initiatives (see NOFO for more detail) that can most immediately make a meaningful difference towards program objectives and that do not involve intensive planning. Funding should be self-sustained, meaning that additional funding is not a requirement for program success.

If additional funding is necessary, the application should explain the plan to secure this funding outside of RRR or other RHTP programs. Funding can be used for both planning (e.g., technical assistance ahead of implementation) and implementation, though application must explicitly identify any funding intended for planning.

Applicants can submit multiple applications as part of one or more partnerships, or as an individual and as part of partnership(s). Preference for applications that are partnerships of two or more organizations, but individual organizations are still eligible for funding. All applicants (lead and partners) are required to meet <b>all of the criteria below</b> to be eligible for funding.

</p>\r\n<ul>\r\n<li>Be located in and currently providing services in Oklahoma. </li>\r\n<li>Funding must benefit rural Oklahomans with care delivered within their communities, but applicants are not required to be headquartered in a rural community. <i>Rural populations defined as towns/communities with populations of 55,000 or fewer (see<b> Attachment A</b>).

</i></li>\r\n<li>Be a clinical (e.g., hospital, outpatient clinic, long-term care) or social service (e.g., food bank, school, local government) provider. </li>\r\n<li>Local government entities, including Counties and School Districts, are eligible to apply. Tribal governments are also eligible to apply.

County Health Departments are not eligible to receive funding. </li>\r\n</ul>\r\n<p>Lead applicants, or any applicants that intend to directly receive this funding, must meet three additional requirements. </p>\r\n<ul>\r\n<li>Applicants must have an active Unique Entity Identifier (UEI) and maintain an active registration in SAM.

gov throughout the application, review, and award period. The registration process is described here: <a href=\"https://sam. gov/entity-registration\" target=\"_blank\">Entity Registration | SAM.

gov</a>. Timelines for registration for a UEI vary significantly. </li>\r\n<li>Applicants must not be suspended, debarred, or otherwise excluded from participating in federally funded programs or activities.

</li>\r\n<li>Applicants must have an active Certificate of Insurance. </li>\r\n</ul>\r\n"}}" id="text-ad985388a2" class="cmp-text"> Applicants can submit multiple applications as part of one or more partnerships, or as an individual and as part of partnership(s). Preference for applications that are partnerships of two or more organizations, but individual organizations are still eligible for funding.

All applicants (lead and partners) are required to meet all of the criteria below to be eligible for funding. Be located in and currently providing services in Oklahoma. Funding must benefit rural Oklahomans with care delivered within their communities, but applicants are not required to be headquartered in a rural community.

Rural populations defined as towns/communities with populations of 55,000 or fewer (see Attachment A ). Be a clinical (e.g., hospital, outpatient clinic, long-term care) or social service (e.g., food bank, school, local government) provider. Local government entities, including Counties and School Districts, are eligible to apply.

Tribal governments are also eligible to apply. County Health Departments are not eligible to receive funding. Lead applicants, or any applicants that intend to directly receive this funding, must meet three additional requirements.

Applicants must have an active Unique Entity Identifier (UEI) and maintain an active registration in SAM. gov throughout the application, review, and award period. The registration process is described here: Entity Registration | SAM.

gov . Timelines for registration for a UEI vary significantly. Applicants must not