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

May 2026 (full application deadline, projected)

$4,250,000 per award (2 awards expected); project period and total program funding $8,500,000

Supports academic medical centers to serve as national models for innovative telehealth services, especially for underserved areas.

Forecasted opportunity; dates and details subject to change.

--- ## Description This program supports academic medical centers in implementing and evaluating innovative telehealth services in both rural and urban settings. Awardees are expected to serve as national models, advancing the implementation of telehealth solutions that improve health outcomes and access to care, with a particular focus on medically underserved populations. The program emphasizes dissemination of findings through research publications to enhance telehealth adoption and best practices nationwide. --- ## Due Dates - May 2026: Full application deadline (anticipated/projected; electronically submitted applications must be received by 11:59 p.m. ET) *All dates are projected based on the annual cycle; check the program page for updates.* --- ## Funding Amount - Estimated total program funding: $8,500,000 - Number of awards expected: 2 - Award ceiling: $4,250,000 per award - Award floor: $4,250,000 per award - Funding Instrument: Cooperative Agreement - No cost sharing or matching required --- ## Eligibility - Eligible applicants: - Public and State controlled institutions of higher education - Private institutions of higher education - Additional requirement: Must be an Academic Medical Center --- ## Application Process - Applications must be submitted electronically by the anticipated deadline. - Refer to the [HRSA grants page](https://www.hrsa.gov/grants) and the [Grants.gov forecast listing](https://www.grants.gov/search-results-detail/361085) for full application instructions and updates. - Prepare to demonstrate capacity for innovative telehealth service delivery, research, and dissemination. --- ## Additional Information - The program is intended to establish centers that act as national models for telehealth, emphasizing scalable and evidence-based approaches. - Focus areas include improving health outcomes and access, especially for medically underserved communities. - Awardees are expected to publish and share research findings broadly. --- ## External Links - [HRSA (Funder Home Page)](https://www.hrsa.gov) - [HRSA About & Contact](https://www.hrsa.gov/about) - [Grants.gov Forecast Listing](https://www.grants.gov/search-results-detail/361085) --- ## Contact Information | Name | Email | Phone | |----------------|------------------------|--------------| | CDR Jenna Cope | [JCope@hrsa.gov](mailto:JCope@hrsa.gov) | 301-443-5503 |

Telehealth Centers of Excellence

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