# Rooted in Health: Definitive Mobile Dental Services

This competitive RFA, part of Kentucky's Rooted in Health: Rural Dental Access initiative under the CMS Rural Health Transformation Program (RHTP), provides federal funds for nonprofit organizations to deliver full-spectrum definitive mobile dental care in rural, high-need Kentucky communities. Eligible applicants must demonstrate capacity, experience, and authority to operate mobile dental units and deliver restorative and prosthodontic oral health care. Services must include diagnostic, restorative, exodontia, and prosthodontic care, with strong community partnerships, clinical oversight, and participation in required reporting. The opportunity prioritizes readiness to deploy funds during budget period 1 (October 1, 2026 – September 30, 2027). Continuation funding in subsequent years requires achievement of performance metrics subject to CMS and state guidance.

## Key facts

- Status: Closed
- Type: RFA
- Issued by: Kentucky Department for Public Health (DPH), Cabinet for Health and Family Services (Kentucky)
- Posted: 2026-05-11
- Application due: 2026-06-12
- Funding: $470,000
- Eligible applicants: Nonprofit organizations, Colleges and universities, Federally Qualified Health Centers, Rural Health Clinics, Other nonprofit organizations with mobile dental experience
- How to apply: Submit complete application packet by email to john.landis@ky.gov by June 12, 2026. Late submissions are not guaranteed consideration.
- Funding source: Rural Health Transformation Program (CMS)
- Official source: https://www.chfs.ky.gov/agencies/os/oas/Documents/RHT%20%20Definitive%20Mobile%20Dental%20Services%20RFA.pdf

## Eligibility

Eligible applicants are non-profit organizations incorporated in the Commonwealth of Kentucky with demonstrated capacity, experience, and authority to operate mobile dental units and deliver direct dental services in rural Kentucky communities. Eligible entities include, but are not limited to: colleges and universities, Federally Qualified Health Centers (FQHCs), Rural Health Clinics (RHCs), and other non-profit organizations with experience operating mobile dental units. Applicants must have appropriate licensure/registration and be able to provide definitive dental care, collaborate with community partners, and participate in required data reporting as specified by Kentucky DPH.

## Requirements

Applicants must submit a clearly labeled application packet via email to john.landis@ky.gov by June 12, 2026, including: 1) Cover sheet (organization name, project title, contact info, and legal status); 2) Narrative (maximum 20 pages) with: a) organization experience; b) description of proposed mobile dental service model; c) clinical services, anticipated service volume, and geographic reach; d) community engagement and coordination plan; e) staffing and operations; f) identification of implementation challenges and mitigation strategies; g) evaluation plan; h) sustainability plan; i) timeline and milestones for Oct 1, 2026 – Sep 30, 2027. 3) Supporting documents (not in page count): proof of ability to operate mobile dental units (e.g., description/inventory), resumes or position descriptions for key staff, proof of licensure/registration, letters of support/partnership from proposed service sites/organizations, and FY27 budget using Attachment A.

## Required attachments

- Cover Sheet (organization name, project title, contact info, and legal status)
- Narrative (≤20 pages)
- Description/inventory of mobile dental units
- Resumes/position descriptions for key clinical and operational staff
- Proof of licensure/registration to operate dental services in Kentucky
- Letters of support/partnership from community sites or organizations
- Budget for FY27 using Attachment A

## Application package and source documents

- [KY - 2026 - Request for Application (RFA): RHTP Funding Opportunity For Definitive Mobile Dental Services](https://www.ruralcarejourney.com/api/documents/c4529e6b-2cb9-4128-b73a-de17cd25ba3b/file) (primary) — official: https://www.chfs.ky.gov/agencies/os/oas/Documents/RHT%20%20Definitive%20Mobile%20Dental%20Services%20RFA.pdf
- [KY - 2026 - KY Definitive Mobile Dental Services – Attachment A: Budget Template](https://www.ruralcarejourney.com/api/documents/0a54e5e5-c648-4c3e-800c-8b4f3dd90cab/file) — official: https://www.chfs.ky.gov/agencies/os/oas/Documents/RHT%20Definitive%20Mobile%20Dental%20Services%20-%20Attachment%20A%20-%20Budget%20Template.xlsx
- [KY - 2026 - Attachment B - CMS Notice of Award](https://www.ruralcarejourney.com/api/documents/5ac0bb97-657e-4e9d-b4ed-dba33f2ea8e8/file) — official: https://www.chfs.ky.gov/agencies/os/oas/Documents/Attachment%20B%20-%20CMS%20Notice%20of%20Award.pdf
- [KY - 2026 - Request for Application (RFA): RHTP Funding Opportunity to Increase EMS Training Equipment Quality and Offer Mobile Training Units to Underserved Areas](https://www.ruralcarejourney.com/api/documents/6a346fa5-cc62-43ad-84b2-957329b6f36c/file) — official: https://www.chfs.ky.gov/agencies/os/oas/Documents/RHT%20E%26T%20Modernization%20-%20RFA.pdf
- [KY - 2026 - RHTP – Rooted in Health: Rural Dental Access (PHDH_Team_Request_for_Application)](https://www.ruralcarejourney.com/api/documents/ebeb0099-582c-4c04-9820-bed8babe09db/file) — official: https://www.chfs.ky.gov/agencies/os/oas/Documents/PHDH%20Team%20Request%20for%20Application.pdf
- [KY - 2026 - KY Rural Dental Access – Attachment A: Budget Template](https://www.ruralcarejourney.com/api/documents/da7a94ad-77ff-4014-88ec-c613b4ed9789/file) — official: https://www.chfs.ky.gov/agencies/os/oas/Documents/RHT%20Rural%20Dental%20Access%20-%20Attachment%20A%20-%20Budget%20Template.xlsx
- [KY - 2026 - Equipment and Mobile Training Units RFA EMS Agency Funding Application Form (Consolidated support doc)](https://www.ruralcarejourney.com/api/documents/d425a926-25c6-4289-8761-6e2e391e5eeb/file) — official: https://www.chfs.ky.gov/agencies/os/oas/Documents/RHT%20E%26T%20Modernization%20-%20Attachment%20A%20-%20Application%20Form.pdf
- [KY - 2026 - KY E&T Modernization – Attachment B: Budget Template (Consolidated support doc)](https://www.ruralcarejourney.com/api/documents/dd78940c-3970-468c-922e-7d7aa3f22f09/file) — official: https://www.chfs.ky.gov/agencies/os/oas/Documents/RHT%20E%26T%20Modernization%20-%20Attachment%20B%20-%20Budget%20Template.xlsx
- [KY - 2026 - Request for Application (RFA): RHTP Funding Opportunity to Crisis to Care – EMS Transformation](https://www.ruralcarejourney.com/api/documents/1bdde6d8-3250-4a38-9c2e-1d89c46bc9ef/file) — official: https://www.chfs.ky.gov/agencies/os/oas/Documents/RHT%20EMS%20Transformation_RFA.pdf
- [KY - 2026 - Crisis to Care – EMS Transformation RFA EMS Agency Funding Application Form](https://www.ruralcarejourney.com/api/documents/da2d1013-377a-410a-9316-8e552bef044a/file) — official: https://www.chfs.ky.gov/agencies/os/oas/Documents/RHT%20EMS%20Transformation_Attachment%20A_Application%20Form.pdf
- [KY - 2026 - Crisis to Care – EMS Transformation EMS Agency Funding Guidance Narrative May 2026](https://www.ruralcarejourney.com/api/documents/3915b343-659c-4d3b-9936-7f8374138e3f/file) — official: https://www.chfs.ky.gov/agencies/os/oas/Documents/RHT%20EMS%20Transformation_Narrative.pdf
- [KY - 2026 - KY EMS Transformation – Attachment B: Budget Template](https://www.ruralcarejourney.com/api/documents/7529da3b-263b-44e8-bb63-37b48a6e1bb8/file) — official: https://www.chfs.ky.gov/agencies/os/oas/Documents/RHT%20EMS%20Transformation_Attachment%20B_Budget%20Template.xlsx
- [KY - 2026 - Request for Application (RFA): RHTP Funding Opportunity to Increase EMS Training Equipment Quality and Offer Mobile Training Units to Underserved Areas (Equipment_and_Mobile_Training_Units_-_Application)](https://www.ruralcarejourney.com/api/documents/9a1ddfff-4538-482e-bd44-2be269df2c4b/file) — official: https://www.chfs.ky.gov/_layouts/download.aspx?SourceUrl=https://www.chfs.ky.gov/agencies/os/oas/Documents/Equipment%20and%20Mobile%20Training%20Units%20-%20Application.docx

More Kentucky RHTP activity: https://www.ruralcarejourney.com/states/ky (markdown: https://www.ruralcarejourney.com/states/ky.md)

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Source: Rural Care Journey (RCJ), https://www.ruralcarejourney.com/opportunities/rooted-in-health-definitive-mobile-dental-services--26843e695b — data as of 2026-07-19.
Cite the RCJ page for the summary and the linked official source for authoritative terms, deadlines, and amounts.