# Louisiana RHTP: Regional Care Conveners and Navigation Networks Program

The Louisiana Department of Health (LDH), through the Office of Rural Health Transformation and Sustainability, is offering funding under the Regional Care Conveners and Navigation Networks Program to develop regional care conveners and networks coordinating physical, behavioral, and social service providers (including community and school-based navigators) for rural populations. Funding prioritizes evidence-based convener models with measurable outcomes that align with RHTP strategies and long-term sustainability. Core functions to be supported include network orchestration, data integration and reporting, population engagement, and program oversight and accountability. Awards will be made in the form of a Cooperative Endeavor Agreement (CEA), with a mandatory 10% cost share/match contribution. Eligible applicants must be LDH-defined rural organizations able to document financial, infrastructure, or access-related need, and must submit a sustainability plan as part of their proposal. Award size ranges from $500,000 to $2,000,000 annually. Indirect costs are capped at 1.5% of direct costs. Reimbursement is made for eligible expenses incurred; construction/renovation costs may not be grant-funded but may count toward match. Applications will be reviewed and scored against criteria including documented need, projected impact, feasibility, sustainability, and cost effectiveness.

## Key facts

- Status: Closed
- Type: NOFO
- Issued by: Louisiana Department of Health (LDH), Office of Rural Health Transformation and Sustainability (Louisiana)
- Posted: 2026-07-02
- Questions due: 2026-07-09
- Application due: 2026-08-14
- Eligible applicants: Nonprofit, For-profit, Public agencies, Rural health providers
- How to apply: Online application via LDH portal: https://ldh.la.gov/page/rural-health-transformation-program
- Funding source: Rural Health Transformation Program (CMS)
- Official source: https://ldh.la.gov/assets/docs/Secretary/RHTP/CareConvenorNOFO_FINAL.pdf

## Eligibility

Applicants must: (1) be organizations qualifying as rural according to the Louisiana Rural Health Transformation Program definition and methodology; (2) demonstrate financial, infrastructure, or access-related need to rural patients through a documented assessment; and (3) be able to execute a Cooperative Endeavor Agreement with LDH. Both nonprofit and for-profit entities may apply if they meet the rural requirement.

## Requirements

Applicants must submit an initial application, including a completed Statement of Work addressing need, project plan, sustainability plan, clearly defined performance metrics and outcomes, and a detailed budget schedule with narrative. Required attachments include IRS Form W-9, Louisiana Vendor Profile Data Form, Board Resolution (if applicable), Disclosure of Ownership (if applicable), applicable LDH license(s), and a current SAM registration. Applicants must comply with state and federal audit requirements, provide quarterly and annual reports, demonstrate provider and stakeholder engagement, and meet all match and performance requirements. Indirect costs are limited to 1.5% of total direct costs. Awardees will be reimbursed for eligible incurred expenses, subject to reporting and verification.

## Required attachments

- IRS Form W-9
- Louisiana Vendor Profile Data Form
- Board Resolution (if applicable)
- Disclosure of Ownership (if applicable)
- Current LDH license(s)
- SAM registration (current)

## Application package and source documents

- [LA - 2026 - Regional Care Conveners and Navigation Networks Program Notice of Funding Opportunity (Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO))](https://www.ruralcarejourney.com/api/documents/ba19c78f-cfcc-4ef0-8697-10a60f15db99/file) (primary) — official: https://ldh.la.gov/assets/docs/Secretary/RHTP/CareConvenorNOFO_FINAL.pdf
- [LA - 2026 - Menu Office of the Secretary (LDH RHTP program page - Important Dates)](https://www.ruralcarejourney.com/api/documents/f6471d9d-94ad-4bdb-8fa7-cd199f49bb43/file) — official: https://ldh.la.gov/page/rural-health-transformation-program

More Louisiana RHTP activity: https://www.ruralcarejourney.com/states/la (markdown: https://www.ruralcarejourney.com/states/la.md)

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Source: Rural Care Journey (RCJ), https://www.ruralcarejourney.com/opportunities/louisiana-rhtp-regional-care-conveners-and-navigation-networks-program--d953fa1351 — data as of 2026-08-18.
Cite the RCJ page for the summary and the linked official source for authoritative terms, deadlines, and amounts.