Arkansas has announced $54.6 million in grant funding under the second round of the Rural Health Transformation Program (RHTP). Established through federal initiatives, this funding completes the distribution of $208 million awarded to the state this year alongside previous programs such as THRIVE and PACT. Over the next five years, Arkansas anticipates receiving approximately $1 billion in total RHTP funding to support rural healthcare and community resources across all 75 counties.
Scholarship Overview
The recent grant distribution covers two distinct initiatives aimed at improving rural health outcomes and expanding community resources:
- HEART Initiative: $27.4 million provided across 30 projects focusing on community-based nutrition, physical activity, and chronic disease management.
- RISE AR Initiative: $27.2 million awarded to 24 projects dedicated to education, skills development, workforce recruitment, and innovation.
Who Can Apply
RHTP grant funding is intended for entities serving local communities throughout Arkansas, such as rural hospitals, education systems, community health centers, non-profit organizations, and faith-based partnerships. Individual student eligibility criteria and specific submission requirements are not specified in the source; please check the official notice.
Benefits
Grants directly assist community organizations in building local health infrastructure, creating nutrition resources, and providing preventative care. Approved award amounts for featured recipients include:
- Arkansas Foodbank: $1,382,100.00 to transform food pantries into local Community Resource Centers.
- Arkansas Alliance of Boys & Girls Clubs, Inc.: $930,000.00 to expand youth nutrition education, screening, and behavioral health resources.
- University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences: $793,830.00 for farm-to-clinic produce prescription and cancer prevention programs.
- Jefferson Hospital Association: $360,000.00 for a community wellness trail and accessible fitness park.
- Italians of Sunnyside Foundation: $348,016.00 for intergenerational nutrition, physical activity, and heritage health projects.
- Southeast Arkansas Delta Solutions (SEADS): $225,180.00 to establish church-based distribution sites and teaching facilities.
- Arkansas Rural Health Partnership: $110,860.00 to implement a hospital Food Pharmacy and regional healthcare roadmaps.
How to Apply
Not specified in the source; please check the official notice.
Source: fully funded scholarships 2026 - BingNews · Published September 27, 2026
Always confirm deadlines and eligibility on the official scholarship website.