Iowa Maternal Health Hub and Spoke Networks (RFP COMPADM26006)

Summary

Notice of intent to release RFP COMPADM26006 to fund the development of maternal health hub and spoke networks in Iowa, prioritizing rural provider partnerships, telehealth expansion, provider recruitment, and behavioral health integration. The initiative is fully funded by CMS/HHS. Applicants must demonstrate partnership agreements between hub and spoke sites. The anticipated RFP release date is July 2026, with proposal submissions via IowaGrants and award notification expected in October or November 2026.

Eligibility

Eligible applicants are Iowa-based provider organizations, healthcare networks, and agencies that can demonstrate legally executed agreements between hub and spoke sites. Rural provider partnerships are explicitly encouraged.

Requirements Checklist

• Applicants must form rural provider strategic partnerships, advance telehealth, establish referral networks and agreements (particularly among non-affiliated organizations), conduct provider recruitment, purchase equipment, make minor renovations, and submit legally executed agreements between hub and spoke sites. Activities related to behavioral health care for the maternal health population may also be required.

Required attachments

• Legally executed agreements between hub and spoke sites

Submission Instructions