Kentucky Rural Health Transformation Plan – CHW Specialized Certificate Funding Opportunity (2026)

Summary

the Rural Health Transformation Plan (RHTP).

Eligibility

Kentucky-based non-profit training organizations (e.g., colleges/universities, health departments, AHECs, professional associations) experienced with KOCHW standards.

Requirements Checklist

• Each proposal (one per certificate area) must include: Application narrative (max 10 pages) with certificate purpose, curriculum, alignment to CHW competencies/KOCHW standards, and a sample module; evaluation plan; implementation timeline (Sept 2026–June 2027). Submit a curriculum outline and a completed FY27 budget using the required attachment. Training must be asynchronous, delivered on the TRAIN platform, and at no cost to CHWs. Meaningful CHW involvement in curriculum development is required. Awardees must obtain KOCHW training organization approval prior to program delivery and must report on RHT implementation progress. Funds must be used for allowable purposes including subject matter experts, marketing, equipment, supplies, technology, translation, and evaluation.

Required attachments

• Application Narrative (max 10 pages) including sample module