Telehealth Rapid Response Center
Funding available for a Telehealth Rapid Response Center to conduct quick data analysis and research to improve telehealth access for underserved populations.
Funder: Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA)
Due Dates: April 15, 2025 (Application Deadline)
Funding Amounts: Up to $950,000 total funding for one award under this opportunity.
Summary: Funding to establish a Telehealth Rapid Response Center to conduct rapid data analyses and short-term research to improve telehealth access and inform policy for underserved populations in the U.S.
Key Information: One cooperative agreement will be awarded; eligible applicants include a wide range of domestic public and private organizations, including governments, nonprofits, and institutions of higher education.
Description
This funding opportunity supports the creation of a Telehealth Rapid Response Center under HRSA-25-044, aimed at expanding the evidence base for telehealth services in underserved populations across the United States. The center will conduct rapid data analyses and short-term, issue-specific telehealth research studies to provide timely resources and information to stakeholders, including providers, policymakers, and the public.
The research will focus on understanding the impact of telehealth policies and regulations, improving access to telehealth for underserved communities, and addressing disparities in telehealth utilization. The center will examine telehealth trends, provider practices, regulatory flexibilities, and service delivery across various specialties and modalities.
This opportunity is part of a broader program that also includes funding for a Telehealth Research Center (HRSA-25-045), which focuses on longer-term, clinically informed research and comprehensive evaluation of telehealth investments nationwide.
