Delaware Department of Health and Social Services (DHSS)
Application Due
May 31, 2026
Q&A Deadline
April 30, 2026
Funds two new Rural Hope Centers in Kent and Sussex Counties, modeled after New Castle County’s homeless-integrated-care hub, to address rural health disparities and workforce shortages. The initiative prioritizes technological innovation, value-based care, and data tracking, with milestones for site acquisition and operational launch. Award is via direct agreement and not a competitive RFP.
Eligible applicants are county and municipal government entities, or locally recognized community health providers and organizations, located in Sussex or Kent County, Delaware. Applicants must demonstrate capacity to manage integrated care delivery and coordination for rural populations, including partnerships with local stakeholders and providers. Preference given to those with measurable outcomes in homeless services, behavioral health, and primary care integration.
Required attachments
Direct agreement with Delaware DHSS. Submission details will be communicated to eligible entities; formal competitive RFP not required.
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Application #: Not specified in project narrative
Reference: RHTP Initiative [note: original text truncated during a 2026-08-18 admin edit; re-check sourceUrl PDF if full reference code is needed] Closed by admin review 2026-08-18: dueDate (2026-05-31) had already passed while status remained UPCOMING. DE issuer domain blocks automated fetch (HTTP 999, known pattern) so live extension check wasn't possible; closing on stored dueDate.
Key Dates: Application Due: May 31, 2026
Portal: https://dhss.delaware.gov/wp-content/uploads/sites/12/2026/06/RHTP_Project_Narrative_1.16.2026.pdf
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Contact
Rural Transformation Coordinator
rhtpadmin@delaware.gov