Healthy Eating, Active Recreation, and Transformation (HEART)

Summary

The program encourages diverse applicants to propose measurable, scalable models that strengthen rural health systems and address underlying health disparities.

Eligibility

Eligible applicants include state government agencies, employers, hospitals and clinics, schools, community organizations, faith institutions, community health workers, academic research partners, and nonprofit or public entities serving rural Arkansas. Applicants must demonstrate sufficient organizational, operational, and financial capacity to administer grant funds in compliance with state and federal requirements, including 2 CFR Part 200. Must possess an active SAM.gov Unique Entity Identifier (UEI).

Requirements Checklist

• Align with at least one HEART objective and present a credible implementation plan with measurable outcomes; submit required project and budget information; comply with 2 CFR Part 200, Arkansas RHTP and CMS RHT Program requirements. Quarterly progress and final evaluation reporting required. Funding may only be used for new or expanded activities, not to replace existing funding. Administrative costs capped at 5%; federal salary cap ($225,700), no broadband infrastructure, lobbying, or profit-generating endowment expenses allowed.