RFA RHTP 1.2 Make Rural Nebraska Healthy Again Through Food as Medicine Applications Due: 4/22/2026

The Nebraska Rural Health Transformation Program (RHTP) Initiative 1.2 seeks grant‑funded projects that improve healthy‑food access in rural Nebraska by strengthening food‑cooperative, food‑pantry, and producer partnerships with school nutrition programs. Applicants may use federal funds for infrastructure, equipment, and technology that enable cold‑storage, “last‑mile” logistics, and data‑tracking tools, but may not purchase food directly. Awards are cost‑reimbursement, capped at $80,000 per entity (larger equipment purchases can exceed this if fully budgeted). The performance period runs from January 1 2026 through July 31 2027. • Eligible entities: producers, food cooperatives, food pantries, or non‑profits that already have or can demonstrate a ready partnership with a school. • Fundable activities include cold‑storage facilities, refrigerated delivery vehicles, greenhouse/season‑extension equipment, and software for tracking food distribution and nutrition education. • Applications must include a detailed work plan (Form 1), a financial workbook (Form 2), and supporting documentation (insurance, audit reports, indirect‑cost rate, W‑9, etc.) and be submitted by September 22 2026.