[Health Resources and Services Administration](https://www.hrsa.gov)

May 2026

Up to $475,000 per award; approx. $4,275,000 total program funding; expected 9 awards; typically one-year duration.

Supports technology-enabled collaborative learning to improve provider retention and expand health care access in rural and underserved areas.

--- ## Description This program supports projects that use technology-enabled collaborative learning and capacity building models to help retain health care providers and increase access to health care services in rural and underserved communities. The goal is to connect providers in isolated or resource-limited settings with subject matter experts and peer learning networks, ultimately improving health outcomes and workforce sustainability in areas facing health professional shortages or medically underserved populations. --- ## Due Dates - May 2026 (anticipated/projected) *All dates are projected based on the annual cycle; check the program page for updates.* --- ## Funding Amount - Maximum award per project: $475,000 - Estimated total program funding: $4,275,000 - Expected number of awards: 9 - No cost sharing or matching required - Typical project period: 1 year --- ## Eligibility Eligible applicants include: - State, county, city, township, and special district governments - Independent school districts - Public and private institutions of higher education - Federally recognized and other Native American tribal governments/organizations - Nonprofits (with or without 501(c)(3) status, excluding institutions of higher education) - For-profit organizations (including small businesses) **Additional eligibility requirement:** Applicants must provide, or support the provision of, health care services in: - Rural areas - Frontier areas - Health professional shortage areas - Medically underserved areas or populations - Native American communities (including Indian Tribes, Tribal organizations, and urban Indian organizations) --- ## Application Process - Applications must be submitted electronically by the anticipated deadline (May 2026). - Prepare to demonstrate how your project will use technology-enabled collaborative learning to address provider retention and access in eligible target areas. - Review all requirements and instructions on the [official grants.gov listing](https://www.grants.gov/search-results-detail/361058). - Contact the program officer for clarifications or questions. --- ## Additional Information - Funding instrument: Cooperative Agreement - Assistance Listing: 93.482 (Telehealth Training and Workforce Development) - No cost sharing or matching is required. - For the most up-to-date details and any changes to the forecasted timeline, regularly check the [program page](https://www.grants.gov/search-results-detail/361058). --- ## External Links - [HRSA Main Page](https://www.hrsa.gov) - [Grants.gov Opportunity Listing](https://www.grants.gov/search-results-detail/361058) - [HRSA Contact Page](https://www.hrsa.gov/about/contact) --- ## Contact Information | Name | Email | Phone | |-----------------|---------------------------|--------------| | Melody Williams | mwilliams1@hrsa.gov | 301-287-2616 | ---

Technology-enabled Collaborative Learning Program

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