# IA - Notice of Intent - Colorectal Cancer Screening (RFP PHTHOCC27705)

Notice of Intent to release RFP #PHTHOCC27705 by Iowa Department of Health and Human Services for implementation of evidence-based interventions (EBIs) to advance colorectal cancer (CRC) screening in clinical settings. This announcement is informational: no applications are being accepted at this stage. Final eligibility, requirements, application procedures, dates, and evaluation criteria will be specified in the RFP, anticipated for release on IowaGrants in July 2026. Timelines and requirements may change; monitor Iowa HHS and IowaGrants for updates.

## Key facts

- Status: Closed
- Type: RFI
- Issued by: Iowa Department of Health and Human Services (Iowa)
- Posted: 2026-07-29
- Application due: 2026-08-31
- How to apply: Details forthcoming in the RFP; anticipated application portal is IowaGrants.
- Funding source: Rural Health Transformation Program (CMS)
- Official source: https://hhs.iowa.gov/media/19000/download?inline

## Eligibility

Eligibility will be defined in the RFP when released. This notice does not specify eligibility.

## Requirements

Final requirements for application and project implementation will be detailed in RFP #PHTHOCC27705 when issued.

## Application package and source documents

- [IA - 2026 - Notice of Intent to Release RFP PHTHOCC27705 - Colorectal Cancer Screening (Official Iowa HHS Notice of Intent)](https://www.ruralcarejourney.com/api/documents/72043a5f-a1c7-4144-8d27-cdb06393808b/file) (primary) — official: https://hhs.iowa.gov/media/19000/download?inline

More Iowa RHTP activity: https://www.ruralcarejourney.com/states/ia (markdown: https://www.ruralcarejourney.com/states/ia.md)

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Source: Rural Care Journey (RCJ), https://www.ruralcarejourney.com/opportunities/ia-notice-of-intent-colorectal-cancer-screening-rfp-phthocc27705--bfd401b803 — data as of 2026-09-29.
Cite the RCJ page for the summary and the linked official source for authoritative terms, deadlines, and amounts.