Alabama RHTP Cancer Digital Regionalization Initiative

Summary

Funds projects to expand access to cancer screening and early detection in rural Alabama. Supported activities include regional hubs, mobile screening units, technology-enabled services, and community education. Awards target rural populations and seek to improve health outcomes through earlier detection, provider network strengthening, and increased access to services.

Eligibility

Eligible applicants include hospitals, health systems, rural hospitals, rural health clinics, federally qualified health centers, and other healthcare or community organizations capable of implementing activities supporting improved access to cancer screening and related education. Applicants must have organizational capacity, a valid UEI, and an active SAM.gov registration throughout the award. Applicants do not have to be physically located in a rural area but must provide direct benefit to rural Alabama healthcare.

Requirements Checklist

• Applicants must submit required documentation including an Alabama Certificate of Existence (within 30 days), SAM.gov registration, IRS Form W-9, Alabama Vendor Disclosure, financial management/policies, financial statements (3 years), relevant audit reports, project plan template, budget template/narrative, documentation of match/in-kind if claimed, and required partnership/commitment agreements. Expenditures must be allowable, documented, related to project scope, incurred during the period of performance, and comply with 2 CFR 200 and CMS RHT requirements. Indirect and administrative costs are not allowable.