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

April 24, 2026

$4,250,000 per award (2 awards expected), up to 3 years; total program funding $8,500,000

Supports academic medical centers to serve as national models for telehealth innovation and research, improving health outcomes and access in underserved areas.

Forecasted opportunity—dates are projected; monitor program page for updates.

--- ## Description This program aims to establish Telehealth Centers of Excellence at academic medical centers to implement and evaluate innovative telehealth services across rural and urban communities. The funded centers are expected to serve as national models, advancing telehealth solutions that address health disparities and improve care access, particularly for medically underserved populations. The program emphasizes dissemination of findings through research and best practice sharing. --- ## Due Dates - Application Deadline: April 24, 2026 *All dates are projected based on the annual cycle; check the program page for updates.* --- ## Funding Amount - Award Ceiling: $4,250,000 per award - Award Floor: $4,250,000 per award - Expected Number of Awards: 2 - Estimated Total Program Funding: $8,500,000 - Project Period: Up to 3 years - 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 11:59 p.m. ET on the due date. - Review the official opportunity listing and program guidance for full application instructions. - Prepare documentation demonstrating eligibility as an academic medical center and detailing your telehealth innovation and dissemination plan. --- ## Additional Information - This is a cooperative agreement, indicating substantial involvement by HRSA in project activities. - Program focuses on both rural and urban settings, with an emphasis on medically underserved areas. - Dissemination of research findings and best practices is a core expectation. --- ## External Links - [Opportunity Listing on Grants.gov](https://www.grants.gov/search-results-detail/361085) - [Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) Home](https://www.hrsa.gov) - [HRSA Contact Page](https://www.hrsa.gov/about/contact) --- ## Contact Information | Name / Role | Email | Phone | |-------------------------------|--------------------|---------------| | CDR Jenna Cope (Program Contact) | JCope@hrsa.gov | 301-443-5503 | | HRSA General Inquiries | press@hrsa.gov | (800)-221-9393| ---

Telehealth Centers of Excellence

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