Telehealth Centers of Excellence
This grant funds academic medical centers to create and evaluate telehealth solutions that expand care in rural and underserved areas, serving as national models for improving health access and outcomes.
Funder: Health Resources and Services Administration
Due Dates: July 8, 2026 (Full application deadline)
Funding Amounts: $4,250,000 per award per year | 2 awards | 5-year period | Total program funding $8,500,000/year
Summary: Supports two academic medical centers to serve as national models for innovative telehealth solutions in rural and underserved communities.
Key Information: Eligibility is limited to the two current Telehealth Centers of Excellence award recipients.
Description
This program funds two academic medical centers to serve as Telehealth Centers of Excellence, advancing and evaluating innovative telehealth solutions for rural populations and communities with limited access to services. The centers will implement at least 20 high-quality, evidence-based telehealth projects annually, focusing on chronic conditions, primary care, behavioral health, maternal and child health, nutrition, and emerging technologies (including AI). The goal is to develop, test, and share best practices and proven approaches that can expand access to care and improve health outcomes nationwide, serving as models for replication and providing technical assistance, resources, and guidance to providers, policymakers, and the public.
