Idaho RHTP Statewide Chronic Disease Education Network

Summary

This competitive funding solicitation from Idaho's Rural Health Transformation Program (RHTP) targets rural and frontier populations and healthcare workforce, with a focus on chronic disease prevention and management. The aim is to establish a Statewide Chronic Disease Education Network that expands workforce education, improves access to evidence-based clinical practices, and addresses priority chronic diseases including cardiovascular disease, stroke, diabetes, cancer, Alzheimer's disease, obesity, neurodevelopmental and mental health conditions, and immune-related conditions. The anticipated single award totals $2,000,000, with a project period through 2031. Required activities include education, technical assistance, partnership development, and data-driven evaluation. Applicants must demonstrate federal grant compliance, capacity to administer statewide networks, and strategies to reach Idaho's rural communities through partnerships, subawards, learning collaboratives, and virtual platforms. Administrative and indirect costs are capped at 10% of the budget as required by CMS.

Eligibility

Eligible applicants are organizations capable of administering and coordinating a statewide network that delivers evidence-based education, training, technical assistance, and professional learning opportunities for chronic disease prevention and management. Applicants must demonstrate capacity to manage federal funds and comply with 2 CFR Part 200 (Uniform Guidance).

Requirements Checklist

• Applicants must propose a model that ensures broad geographic reach and equitable access across Idaho, and detail compliance with CMS funding requirements. Required activities include developing and sustaining education partnerships, providing technical assistance, facilitating virtual and in-person learning opportunities, data collection and evaluation, and adhering to Idaho Code §§ 32-1010-1015. Administrative and indirect costs may not exceed 10% of the total budget.