NOFOClosedAR · Arkansas

Healthy Eating, Active Recreation, and Transformation (HEART)

Arkansas Department of Finance and Administration (DF&A) · Posted June 22, 2026

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Application Due

August 7, 2026

89 days ago

Award Recipients (38)

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38 recipientsTotal: $54.69M

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).

State Government AgencyEmployerHospital or ClinicSchoolCommunity OrganizationFaith InstitutionCommunity Health Worker OrganizationAcademic Research PartnerNonprofitPublic Entity

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.

Required attachments

Project Narrative
Budget Narrative

Submission Instructions

Online application portal Portal: https://apply.arkansasrhtp.com/

Source Documents

Primary: 1Supporting: 1

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Additional files

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What changed

Status, deadline, award, and content changes RCJ has recorded for this opportunity, newest first.

Status changedJul 24, 2026
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First trackedJul 24, 2026

Application Prep

Application #: HEART YR 1-2026

Reference: NOFO – Arkansas_HEART_YR1-2026

Program: HEART (GROW Kids, FARM, MOVE, FAITH, HEAL, and IMPACT)

Match: No match required.

Performance: Through September 30, 2027

Key Dates:

Application open June 29, 2026
Application close August 7, 2026 at 12:00pm CST
Funds-obligation deadline October 30, 2026
Period of performance ends September 30, 2027

Review Criteria:

Alignment with HEART objectives
Credible implementation plan
Measurable outcomes
Organizational readiness
Regional or cross-provider collaboration
Compliance with 2 CFR Part 200 and CMS RHT requirements
Budget reasonableness and allowable costs

Portal: https://apply.arkansasrhtp.com/

FAQ: https://arkansasrhtp.com/heart

Contact

info@arkansasrhtp.com

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