# From Crisis to Care: Education & Training Modernization

The Kentucky Rural Health Transformation Program (RHTP) Crisis to Care Education & Training Modernization RFA provides new federal funds to modernize hands-on EMS skills training and establish or expand mobile EMS training units in rural and underserved areas of Kentucky. The program focuses on building the EMS workforce, enhancing training quality, and increasing certified professionals statewide. Supported activities must align with the Rural Health Transformation Plan's strategic priorities, including chronic disease, maternal health, behavioral health, dental access, and emergency response. Funding is available to KBEMS TEI-licensed EMS education agencies, with applications considered on a rolling basis until June 12, 2026.

## Key facts

- Status: Closed
- Type: RFA
- Issued by: Kentucky Cabinet for Health and Family Services (Kentucky)
- Posted: 2026-05-11
- Application due: 2026-06-12
- Funding: $470,000
- Eligible applicants: EMS Education Agency, Non-profit, Public Agency, EMS Agency, Local Government, Local Health Department, Nonprofit, For-profit Organization, Hospital-based EMS Agency
- How to apply: Email submission to jimmie.hampton@ky.gov with all required documents by 5:00 PM on June 12, 2026. Late or incomplete applications will not be considered.
- Funding source: Rural Health Transformation Program (CMS)
- Official source: https://www.chfs.ky.gov/agencies/os/oas/Documents/RHT%20E%26T%20Modernization%20-%20RFA.pdf

## Eligibility

Eligible applicants are KBEMS TEI-licensed EMS education agencies operating in rural and underserved areas of Kentucky, in good standing at the time of application and throughout the award period. Good standing requires active license, compliance with staffing and reporting, and active Medicaid provider status.

## Requirements

Submit application (≤25 pages) including agency information, applicant contact, TEI & trainer status, funding pathway selection, program overview, timeline, deliverables, methodology, evaluation plan, sustainability plan, attestation of compliance, identification of local CMHCs, and authorized signature. Attach current KBEMS licensure and provider roster. Include budget using FY27 template ('Attachment A'). Include letters of support from agency/medical director. Applications must be submitted via email to jimmie.hampton@ky.gov. Submit application packet (Attachment A, max 25 pages) including agency/applicant info, service status, proposal & implementation plan, narrative (methodology, partnerships, barriers, evaluation, sustainability), attestation, partner identification, representative signature, current licensure, budget using provided template, and letters of support; Adhere to Kentucky Board of EMS and DMS requirements; Programs must be able to operationalize TNT/TAD services and report implementation progress. Applicants must complete the official RFA application, provide requested organizational and key stakeholder information, and submit all required documents to the specified contact email. Proposals should detail plans for expanding dental hygiene services, leveraging technology, and serving school-age and underserved populations. Applicants must submit a complete proposal, not to exceed 25 pages (excluding required attachments), addressing their approach to EMS t…

## Required attachments

- Agency KBEMS TEI licensure and provider roster
- Budget for FY27 using 'Attachment A'
- Letters of support from agency/medical director
- Agency and applicant information
- TNT/TAD service status/scope
- Program proposal and implementation plan
- Application narrative
- Attestation of compliance
- Identification of community partners
- Authorized agency rep signature
- Current agency licensure with KBEMS and KEMSIS provider roster
- Budget for FY27 using provided template (‘Attachment B’)
- Letters of support
- Completed RFA application form
- Attachment A: Budget Template
- Proof of EMS Licensure
- Completed Application Form (Attachment A)
- Detailed Project Plan
- Budget (Attachment B) and Justification
- Signed Application Forms
- Demonstration of Leadership Commitment

## Application package and source documents

- [KY - 2026 - Request for Application (RFA): RHTP Funding Opportunity to Increase EMS Training Equipment Quality and Offer Mobile Training Units to Underserved Areas](https://www.ruralcarejourney.com/api/documents/6a346fa5-cc62-43ad-84b2-957329b6f36c/file) (primary) — official: https://www.chfs.ky.gov/agencies/os/oas/Documents/RHT%20E%26T%20Modernization%20-%20RFA.pdf
- [KY - 2026 - Equipment and Mobile Training Units RFA EMS Agency Funding Application Form](https://www.ruralcarejourney.com/api/documents/d425a926-25c6-4289-8761-6e2e391e5eeb/file) — official: https://www.chfs.ky.gov/agencies/os/oas/Documents/RHT%20E%26T%20Modernization%20-%20Attachment%20A%20-%20Application%20Form.pdf
- [KY - 2026 - KY E&T Modernization – Attachment B: Budget Template](https://www.ruralcarejourney.com/api/documents/dd78940c-3970-468c-922e-7d7aa3f22f09/file) — official: https://www.chfs.ky.gov/agencies/os/oas/Documents/RHT%20E%26T%20Modernization%20-%20Attachment%20B%20-%20Budget%20Template.xlsx
- [KY - 2026 - RHTP – Rooted in Health: Rural Dental Access (PHDH_Team_Request_for_Application)](https://www.ruralcarejourney.com/api/documents/ebeb0099-582c-4c04-9820-bed8babe09db/file) — official: https://www.chfs.ky.gov/agencies/os/oas/Documents/PHDH%20Team%20Request%20for%20Application.pdf
- [KY - 2026 - KY Rural Dental Access – Attachment A: Budget Template](https://www.ruralcarejourney.com/api/documents/da7a94ad-77ff-4014-88ec-c613b4ed9789/file) — official: https://www.chfs.ky.gov/agencies/os/oas/Documents/RHT%20Rural%20Dental%20Access%20-%20Attachment%20A%20-%20Budget%20Template.xlsx
- [KY - 2026 - Request for Application (RFA): RHTP Funding Opportunity to Crisis to Care – EMS Transformation](https://www.ruralcarejourney.com/api/documents/1bdde6d8-3250-4a38-9c2e-1d89c46bc9ef/file) — official: https://www.chfs.ky.gov/agencies/os/oas/Documents/RHT%20EMS%20Transformation_RFA.pdf
- [KY - 2026 - Crisis to Care – EMS Transformation RFA EMS Agency Funding Application Form](https://www.ruralcarejourney.com/api/documents/da2d1013-377a-410a-9316-8e552bef044a/file) — official: https://www.chfs.ky.gov/agencies/os/oas/Documents/RHT%20EMS%20Transformation_Attachment%20A_Application%20Form.pdf
- [KY - 2026 - Crisis to Care – EMS Transformation EMS Agency Funding Guidance Narrative May 2026](https://www.ruralcarejourney.com/api/documents/3915b343-659c-4d3b-9936-7f8374138e3f/file) — official: https://www.chfs.ky.gov/agencies/os/oas/Documents/RHT%20EMS%20Transformation_Narrative.pdf
- [KY - 2026 - KY EMS Transformation – Attachment B: Budget Template](https://www.ruralcarejourney.com/api/documents/7529da3b-263b-44e8-bb63-37b48a6e1bb8/file) — official: https://www.chfs.ky.gov/agencies/os/oas/Documents/RHT%20EMS%20Transformation_Attachment%20B_Budget%20Template.xlsx

More Kentucky RHTP activity: https://www.ruralcarejourney.com/states/ky (markdown: https://www.ruralcarejourney.com/states/ky.md)

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Source: Rural Care Journey (RCJ), https://www.ruralcarejourney.com/opportunities/from-crisis-to-care-education-training-modernization--e5bffde7d7 — data as of 2026-06-15.
Cite the RCJ page for the summary and the linked official source for authoritative terms, deadlines, and amounts.