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Innovative Pilot Program Grant Application Overview Webinar

Mississippi State Department of Health

At a glance

What this opportunity covers

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Funding & applicants

Estimated awardUp to $2M

Vendor applicantsNot specified

Eligibilityrural hospitals and Critical Access Hospitals (CAHs); post-acute providers (nursing, home health, LTAC, rehabilitation, hospice); outpatient clinics, including Rural Health Clinics (RHCs), Federally Qualified Health Centers (FQHCs), and community health centers; behavioral health providers; emergency medical services (EMS) agencies and other emergency response partners; nonprofit community-based organizations involved in healthcare access, care delivery, public health, or care coordination; community colleges, colleges, and universities; providers serving children, families, and vulnerable pop

Key dates

Posted—

Letter of intent—

Questions due—

Application dueNot stated by the issuer

Last updatedOct 14, 2026

Last verifiedOct 14, 2026

From the RFA

Quoted from the solicitation document (open the document). Always confirm with the official source before applying.

Dates in the RFA

Application Deadline10/14/2026
Anticipated Award Announcement11/16/2026
Performance PeriodJanuary 2027
Submission DeadlineNovember 16, 2026
Application Deadline10/21/2026
Anticipated Award Announcement11/23/2026
Performance PeriodFebruary 2027
Performance Period (ends)July 31, 2027
Submission DeadlineNovember 23, 2026

Who can apply

Any Eligible Provider Applicant may apply for Pilot Program funding; however, each applicant is limited to one (1) application and awards will be capped at $2 million per entity. If awarded, applicants must possess or obtain a Unique Entity Identifier (UEI), Federal Employer Identification Number (FEIN), and MAGIC Vendor Number to participate in the program. Each eligible applicant may submit only one application under this NOFO. For entities subject to licensure by the Mississippi State Department of Health (MSDH), a unique applicant will be determined by the entity's National Provider Identifier (NPI). For community-based organizations and other eligible entities not subject to MSDH…

Funding

Program Year Amount Available Application Opens Application Deadline Anticipated Award Announcement Performance Period Program Year 1 $16 million 10/14/2026 11/16/2026 January 2027 Execution to July 31, 2027 All awards are subject to the State’s receipt of funds under the RHT Program. Awards will be capped at $2 million per entity.

How to apply

• Applications must be submitted through the online portal. Required attachments must be uploaded as PDF files and Microsoft Excel budget template. Please ensure all required documentation is included at the time of submission. • Submission Deadline: 5PM CT on November 16, 2026. Application Review • Each application received by the deadline will be reviewed for completeness and responsiveness. Incomplete or unresponsive submissions will not be moved to the merit review phase. • For the merit review phase, a review panel will employ grant-specific criteria and scoring, considering program objectives and readiness factors, as explained below under Application Criteria. As noted above, the…