The Kansas Department of Health and Environment - Division of Health Care Finance (KDHE-DHCF) is now accepting Requests for Applications (RFA) for two grant opportunities funded by the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) Section 9817.

Grant Opportunity 1: Improving Oral Health Care

Community-based organizations are invited to apply for a one-time grant aimed at enhancing oral health care for individuals on Home and Community-Based Services (HCBS), as well as those on HCBS waiver or proposed recipient lists.

Dental RFA

KDHE ARPA Grant Budget Proposal

Grant Opportunity 2: PACE Outreach and Engagement Project

Program of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly (PACE) providers are invited to apply for a one-time grant to fund informational outreach activities, increasing PACE awareness in counties with new or established PACE services.

PACE RFA DHCF Communications Approved - Final

KDHE ARPA Grant Budget Proposal

Key Dates:

Funding Announcement Release: August 1, 2024

Deadline to Submit Questions: August 16, 2024, by 5 p.m.

Responses to Questions Emailed and Posted: August 23, 2024

Application Deadline: August 30, 2024, by 5 p.m.

Award Notifications: September 16, 2024

Project Start Date: October 1, 2024

 Applications and required documents for both grants must be submitted by email to Amy Gajda by 5:00 pm on August 30, 2024. Late applications and those submitted via fax will not be accepted.