South Dakota Posting Board #26RFP-26-09RHT-001

South Dakota Rural Strong Grants for Healthcare Access and Infrastructure

This opportunity seeks to strengthen rural healthcare access and infrastructure across South Dakota through the Rural Strong Grants program. - Government Buyer: - State of South Dakota, Department of Social Services, Division of Medical Services - Funding & Scope: - Up to $31,750,000 available in the initial budget period, with multiple awards anticipated - Grants support operational and strategic planning, development of strategic partnerships (including telehealth and referral systems), service line expansion (including minor renovations), creation of regional resources and hub-and-spoke models, and care coordination infrastructure for value-based care - Eligible Applicants: - Hospitals, federally qualified health centers, rural health clinics, Indian Health Services/Tribal 638 clinics, clinics enrolled as physician groups, behavioral health clinics, and dental clinics (all must be Medicaid-enrolled business entities) - Individual providers are not eligible - Notable Requirements: - Preference for projects addressing maternal healthcare access - Submission via SFTP and invitation-only participation - Adherence to strict deadlines - No specific OEMs or vendors are named; technology upgrades and telehealth platforms are allowable uses of funds - Place of Performance: - Statewide across South Dakota, with a focus on rural healthcare facilities

Description

This solicitation is for the Rural Strong Grants under the Rural Health Transformation initiative in South Dakota, aimed at strengthening rural healthcare systems and improving access to quality care. The grants support initiatives including Medicaid Rural Health Access and Quality Grants, Medicaid Primary Accountable Care Transformation, and Regional Maternal and Infant Health Hubs. Eligible applicants include hospitals, federally qualified health centers, rural health clinics, Indian Health Services/Tribal 638 clinics, physician groups, behavioral health clinics, and dental clinics enrolled with Medicaid. The total funding pool for the first budget period is up to $31,750,000, with multiple awards expected.

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