Arkansas Announces $93.6M Second-Round RHTP Funding Under PACT with Subcategories and July 10 Deadline
Key Questions
How much funding is Arkansas releasing in the second round of RHTP under the PACT category?
Arkansas is releasing $93.6M in second-round funding. This supports rural health initiatives through the PACT category and builds on the prior $209M year-one rollout.
What are the subcategories and funding amounts for the $93.6M RHTP allocation?
The subcategories include SAFE at $63M, ACCESS at $24.4M, CINC at $3.7M, SCoPE at $1.5M, and ROADMAP at $1M. These target specific rural health priorities such as safety, access, and planning.
What is the application deadline for the Arkansas rural health funding?
Applications are now open and due by July 10. This opportunity is directly actionable for rural health organizations seeking support.
How does this second-round funding connect to other Arkansas health priorities?
It supplements the $209M first-year rollout and aligns with THRIVE, RISE AR, and HEART priorities. DFA Secretary Jim Hudson has highlighted the need for statewide collaboration.
Who is eligible to apply for the second-round RHTP funding?
Rural health organizations in Arkansas can apply for grants under the PACT subcategories. The funding aims to improve access to critical healthcare services across the state.
Arkansas releases $93.6M in second-round RHTP funding under the PACT category, with detailed subcategories: SAFE ($63M), ACCESS ($24.4M), CINC ($3.7M), SCoPE ($1.5M), ROADMAP ($1M). Applications open now, due July 10. This is in addition to the $209M year-one rollout and THRIVE/RISE AR/HEART priorities. Directly actionable for rural health organizations. DFA Secretary Jim Hudson emphasizes statewide collaboration.