Advancing Care Transformation RFP

RFP Page ImageADVANCING AI-ENABLED MODELS FOR CARE AND COMMUNITY TRANSFORMATION

The CareSource Foundation is investing in innovation to improve how people experience health care. We seek practical, responsible, and scalable AI-enabled solutions that can improve health outcomes and address persistent challenges for people who rely on Medicaid and those who face barriers to accessing care.  

The Advancing AI-Enabled Models for Care and Community Transformation initiative will provide up to $1 million over two years to support an AI-enabled solution that can improve care delivery, strengthen community engagement and enable more proactive, personalized and coordinated interventions. 

The initiative will explore how AI can move beyond traditional analytics and reporting to play a more active role in areas such as care coordination, early intervention, member engagement, behavioral health, workforce support, and rural access. Solutions may use AI to improve care delivery, but it should support—not replace—appropriate human judgment and oversight.

The Foundation will use a two-phase selection process, beginning with abbreviated concept proposals designed to encourage broad participation. Selected applicants will then be invited to submit full proposals detailing implementation, measurement, responsible AI practices, scalability and sustainability.

Responsible AI will also be a central component of the selection and implementation process. Applicants advancing to the second phase will be asked to demonstrate approaches to data privacy and security, transparency, human oversight, bias mitigation, model validation and ongoing performance monitoring.

Request for Proposals (RFP) Timeline and Details

  • Phase 1 Concept RFP Release Date: November 10, 2026, 9:00 a.m. EST
  • Phase 1 Concept Proposal Due Date: January 6, 2027, 11:59 p.m. EST
  • Phase 2 Full Proposal Due Date: February 12, 2027, 11:59 p.m. EST
  • Funding: Up to $500,000 annually for two years for a total of $1,000,000
  • Project Duration: Up to 24 months
  • Proposal Main Point of Contact: Nicole Krider, Nicole.krider@caresource.com

Phase 2: Full RFP

After reviewing Phase 1 proposals, the Foundation will invite selected applicants to submit a detailed RFP. Only applicants invited by the Foundation may submit during Phase 2. Final RFP award notification is expected by the end of the first quarter of 2027.

Eligible Organizations

We invite proposals from designated 501(c)(3) nonprofit organizations in good standing for at least three years. The nonprofit must serve as the lead applicant or fiscal sponsor for a cross-sector collaboration that may include technology partners, academic or research institutions, health care organizations, community-based organizations and other strategic collaborators.

View the full Request for Proposals

Interested organizations can apply here beginning November 10 at 9:00 a.m. EST