# Emerging Technology Program – Rural Health Transformation Plan (Kansas Program Year 1) The Kansas Department of Health and Environment (KDHE) is soliciting applications for the Emerging Technology Program, a key component of the Kansas Rural Health Transformation Plan under the federal CMS Rural Health Transformation Program. Year 1 provides $9.5 million in FY26 for 5–10 rural provider-led projects deploying proven technology solutions that improve care delivery, sustainability, and benefit to rural Kansans. Awards are $1–3M per project. Eligible providers include rural hospitals, clinics, health centers, tribal facilities, community behavioral health clinics, SUD providers, and long-term care, plus others if projects directly benefit rural areas. Non-rural entities may participate only if activities are focused on rural impact. Technology firms may only participate as vendors. Applications, with required supporting documentation, must be submitted via the designated Smartsheet portal by 12:00 PM CT, July 10, 2026. Award announcements are tentatively scheduled for August 7, 2026, with a project period from August 15, 2026 to September 30, 2027. Indirect and admin costs are capped at 10%. Awards contingent on KDHE’s receipt of federal funds. All other program and procurement requirements per 2 CFR are incorporated. ## Key facts - Status: Closed - Type: RFA - Issued by: Kansas Department of Health and Environment (KDHE) (Kansas) - Posted: 2026-06-10 - Application due: 2026-07-10 - Funding: $1.0M – $9.5M - Eligible applicants: Rural Hospital, Physician Practice, Rural Health Clinic, Federally Qualified Health Center, Local Health Department, Native American Sovereign Tribe Healthcare Facility, Certified Community Behavioral Health Clinic, Licensed Substance Use Disorder Facility, Licensed Long-Term Care Facility - How to apply: Online portal (https://app.smartsheet.com/b/form/019e8f56c15c7f17a73a2aedf3b2a638). Documents accepted as PDF and Excel files. - Funding source: Rural Health Transformation Program (CMS) - Official source: https://www.kdhe.ks.gov/DocumentCenter/View/59101 ## Eligibility Kansas hospitals, physician practices (including solo practitioners), rural health clinics, federally qualified health centers, local health departments, Native American Sovereign Tribe healthcare facilities, certified community behavioral health clinics, licensed substance use disorder facilities, and licensed long-term care facilities located in rural areas are eligible. Non-rural facilities may participate if projects directly benefit rural communities. Technology companies may act only as vendors, not applicants. ## Requirements Complete and submit application via the KDHE online portal by 12:00 PM CT, July 10, 2026. Attach completed W-9, Excel budget template, project narrative, technology evidence, and required supporting documents. Unique Entity Identifier (UEI), FEIN, and SMART Vendor ID required. Narrative and attachments must conform to prescribed formats and content limits outlined in the RFA. Administrative and indirect costs capped at 10%. Compliance with federal and KDHE program, budget, and reporting requirements is mandatory. ## Required attachments - Completed application (all sections) - Signed W-9 form - Microsoft Excel budget template - Supporting documentation (project narrative, technology evidence, etc.) ## Application package and source documents - [KS - 2026 - REQUEST FOR APPLICATION – Emerging Technology Program (Kansas RHT Plan)](https://www.ruralcarejourney.com/api/documents/1aa9d456-8584-4325-835e-035389532609/file) (primary) — official: https://www.kdhe.ks.gov/DocumentCenter/View/59101 - [KS - 2026 - Kansas Landing Page (updated: November 11, 2026) (Application Form)](https://www.ruralcarejourney.com/api/documents/a10ad786-f5cd-4e08-bd26-2f464a9a3167/file) — official: https://www.kdhe.ks.gov/2361/Rural-Health-Transformation-Program - [KS - 2025 - Kansas Department Of Health And Environment Application: Emerging Technology Program – RHT Plan](https://www.ruralcarejourney.com/api/documents/8ea1abac-740c-4036-a613-4480017d8f43/file) — official: https://docs.google.com/document/d/13rze4jXJhnedKjO0UimCB88XIkJFpouS/export?format=docx - [KS - 2026 - Kansas RHTP Emerging Technology Committee Background, Purpose, Goals and Timeline (Emerging Technology Committee meeting slides)](https://www.ruralcarejourney.com/api/documents/c81a5562-e9ed-4ce4-9b88-0f6c9471537b/file) — official: https://www.kdhe.ks.gov/DocumentCenter/View/59165/RHTP-ETC-Meeting-Slides-PDF - [KS - 2026 - Emerging Technology Committee Meeting Summary June 4, 2026 (Emerging Technology Committee meeting summary)](https://www.ruralcarejourney.com/api/documents/2a12284f-099b-4ec5-b042-76ce58c62fbc/file) — official: https://www.kdhe.ks.gov/DocumentCenter/View/59166/RHTP-ETC-Meeting-Summary-PDF - [KS - 2026 - Emerging Technology Committee Meeting Announcement – June 4, 2026 (Emerging Technology Committee meeting agenda)](https://www.ruralcarejourney.com/api/documents/f267c129-4e68-4e3a-926a-ccfdab67a416/file) — official: https://www.kdhe.ks.gov/DocumentCenter/View/59167/RHTP-ETC-Meeting-Agenda-PDF - [KS - 2026 - KDHE Awards $16M in Emerging Technology Grants (Press Release) (Award announcement — $16.006,648 to 14 recipients)](https://www.ruralcarejourney.com/api/documents/9d982292-bb37-437f-8dbe-93fea8bf8a4a/file) — official: https://www.kdhe.ks.gov/m/newsflash/Home/Detail/2149 - [KS - 2025 - Emerging Technology Program – RHT Plan (Kansas Program Year 1) Budget/Project Narrative (Kansas RHTP Award Recipients Announced (14 recipients))](https://www.ruralcarejourney.com/api/documents/22235aa7-73e2-47b4-bbe9-0fff1ff53b08/file) — official: https://www.kdhe.ks.gov/DocumentCenter/View/60464/Emerging-Tech-Project-Descriptions More Kansas RHTP activity: https://www.ruralcarejourney.com/states/ks (markdown: https://www.ruralcarejourney.com/states/ks.md) --- Source: Rural Care Journey (RCJ), https://www.ruralcarejourney.com/opportunities/emerging-technology-program-rural-health-transformation-plan-kansas-program-year--9d01568582 — data as of 2026-08-11. Cite the RCJ page for the summary and the linked official source for authoritative terms, deadlines, and amounts.