# Iowa High-risk Obstetric and Neonatal Transport Projects (RFP PHTHOET27002)

The Iowa Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) will support approximately three projects aimed at strengthening Iowa's rural perinatal system by expanding EMS capacity to safely transport high-risk pregnant individuals and newborns to appropriate levels of care. Projects will equip EMS agencies with specialized training, tele OB support, and neonatal-specific equipment, with the ultimate goal of establishing consistent, reliable transfer patterns across a statewide hub-and-spoke network. This initiative, backed by over $209 million in CMS/HHS funding, seeks to improve outcomes and ensure timely, coordinated access to advanced maternal and neonatal services.

## Key facts

- Status: Archived
- Type: RFP
- Issued by: Iowa Department of Health and Human Services (Iowa)
- Posted: 2026-07-01
- Questions due: 2026-08-31
- Application due: 2026-09-30
- Eligible applicants: State Agency, EMS Agency, Healthcare Facility
- How to apply: Applications must be submitted via IowaGrants portal (https://www.iowagrants.gov/).
- Funding source: Rural Health Transformation Program (CMS)
- Official source: https://hhs.iowa.gov/media/18572/download?inline

## Eligibility

Eligible applicants are EMS agencies, healthcare facilities, and state or local agencies involved in rural perinatal care in Iowa, subject to details in the final RFP.

## Requirements

Applicants must propose projects that expand high-risk obstetric and neonatal EMS transport capacity, incorporate specialized training and tele OB support, and include procurement of neonatal-specific equipment. Projects should contribute to reliable, statewide hub-and-spoke transfer networks and improve maternal and neonatal health outcomes.

## Application package and source documents

- [IA - 2026 - High Risk OB and Neonatal Transport (Notice of Intent to Release — High-risk OB and Neonatal Transport (RFP PHTHOET27002))](https://www.ruralcarejourney.com/api/documents/76c0bcea-3119-4524-afd5-4fa762a165ef/file) (primary) — official: https://hhs.iowa.gov/media/18572/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/iowa-high-risk-obstetric-and-neonatal-transport-projects-rfp-phthoet27002--7a84938a18 — data as of 2026-09-03.
Cite the RCJ page for the summary and the linked official source for authoritative terms, deadlines, and amounts.