ActiveAtlas Opportunity Score 95/100
ID-RHT-COGNITIVE-WORKFORCE-2026IdahoIdaho Department of Health and WelfareFederally Qualified Health CenterGovernmental EntityHospitalDementia, Autism & Developmental DisabilitiesHealth Literacy and Community EducationHealthcare Workforce
Idaho RHTP Cognitive Health Workforce Response Network
Idaho DHW is seeking one or two organizations to build a statewide network that strengthens rural healthcare teams' ability to recognize cognitive decline, deliver dementia-capable care, engage family caregivers and connect patients with healthcare and community resources. Awards range from $500,000 to $2 million and applications are due September 8, 2026.
Funding$2,000,000 total; approximately $500,000-$2,000,000 per award, with 1-2 subawards anticipated.
DeadlineSeptember 8, 2026; the public opportunity summaries do not state a submission time.
Last verifiedAugust 29, 2026
Required next actionConfirm organizational and rural-service eligibility; review the official solicitation, evaluation criteria and required RHTP appendices; define the statewide workforce network, training model, caregiver-engagement strategy and rural provider participation plan; document partner commitments, performance measures, work plan and budget; and submit by September 8, 2026.
Broad Eligibility
Current program summaries identify Idaho nonprofit and government organizations, Tribal health programs, hospitals and rural healthcare providers, Federally Qualified Health Centers, Idaho colleges and universities, and healthcare or professional associations as eligible pathways, subject to the controlling solicitation.
Atlas Analysis
A focused workforce-development opportunity for dementia-capable rural care. The strongest proposals will combine scalable clinical education with practical workflows that improve recognition of cognitive decline, caregiver engagement, referrals and connection to community resources. Statewide reach, rural provider participation, measurable workforce competency gains and durable training infrastructure are likely to be central to competitiveness.
Source verificationOfficial government source · publicdocuments.dhw.idaho.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 ↗