Arkansas Gov Sanders Opens $209M RHTP Grants Apps NOW
Key Questions
What are the $209M RHTP grants announced by Arkansas Gov. Sanders?
The grants are federal funding totaling $209 million to boost rural health care programs in Arkansas, including the THRIVE program for telehealth, monitoring, and EMS ($55.6M first round opened May 4), with more rounds in 90 days for PACT/RISE AR workforce and HEART initiatives. They target rural hospitals, FQHCs, RHCs, providers, EMS, universities, and nonprofits. Applications are open now via ArkansasRHTP.com amid upcoming CMS changes.
Who is eligible for the Arkansas RHTP grants?
Eligible applicants include rural hospitals, FQHCs, RHCs, providers, EMS organizations, universities, and nonprofits. The funding aims to improve healthcare access in rural areas, with Gov. Sanders emphasizing help where it's needed most. Check ArkansasRHTP.com for specific program details.
When do applications for the Arkansas $209M RHTP grants open and close?
Applications are open now, starting with the $55.6M THRIVE first round on May 4, and additional rounds like PACT/RISE AR workforce/HEART within 90 days. This is urgent ahead of fall/October amid CMS $50B rollout and cuts. Apply via ArkansasRHTP.com.
Arkansas Gov Sanders $209M RHTP grants apps open NOW (May4 $55.6M THRIVE telehealth/monitoring/EMS first round, more in 90 days PACT/RISE AR workforce/HEART via ArkansasRHTP.com) for rural hosps/FQHCs/RHCs/providers/EMS/univs/nonprofs; urgent pre-fall/Oct amid CMS $50B rollout/cuts. Confirmed Gov/state releases; signals opps toward $1B total.