Kentucky RHT Rooted in Health — Definitive Mobile Dental Services

Kentucky Rural Health Transformation continues to accept nonprofit applications for definitive mobile dental services in rural Kentucky while current budget-period funds remain available. Eligible models can support mobile units, dental equipment, staffing, technology and direct definitive care in high-need rural communities.

FundingAward amounts vary based on proposed budgets, geography, service volume and clinical scope; the RFA does not state a fixed individual award ceiling.

DeadlineRolling while funds remain available during the current budget period (initial deadline June 12, 2026)

Last verifiedAugust 29, 2026

Required next actionConfirm Kentucky nonprofit eligibility and demonstrated capacity to operate mobile dental services; review the current RFA and budget template; define rural service geography, clinical scope, mobile-unit and equipment needs, staffing, technology and partner roles; then submit promptly because applications remain open only while current budget-period funds are available.

Broad Eligibility

Eligible applicants are nonprofit organizations incorporated in Kentucky with the capacity, experience and legal authority to operate mobile dental units and deliver direct dental services in rural communities. The RFA identifies colleges and universities, Federally Qualified Health Centers, Rural Health Clinics and other nonprofits with mobile-dental experience as examples.

Atlas Analysis

A high-fit Kentucky Rural Health Transformation opportunity for expanding definitive oral-health access where traditional dental capacity is limited. Allowable costs include mobile-dental personnel, purchase or lease and operation of mobile units, dental equipment and supplies, clinical and operational supplies, and information technology/reporting. The model is designed for definitive care—not screening alone—and can serve rural community sites, health departments, schools and long-term-care settings through coordinated partnerships.

Source verificationOfficial government source · ruralhealthplan.ky.govAtlas last verified this record August 29, 2026. Always use the funder's current application materials, amendments and portal instructions as the controlling source.View source and application materials ↗