Funder: Health Resources and Services Administration
Due Dates (Anticipated): May 2026 (Full application deadline, projected)
Funding Amounts: Up to $300,000 per award; total program funding estimated at $5,400,000; ~18 awards expected; project period typically 1 year.
Summary: Supports telehealth networks focused on chronic disease prevention and management through comprehensive nutrition services.
Key Information: Statutory funding preference for rural or community-based organizations and projects that promote network connectivity.
Description
This program supports the development and expansion of telehealth networks to improve access to quality health care services, with a focus on chronic disease prevention and management through comprehensive telehealth nutrition services. The initiative aims to leverage telehealth technology to reach underserved populations, enhance care coordination, and promote local and regional connectivity within communities.
Due Dates
- May 2026 (anticipated full application deadline)
All dates are projected based on the annual cycle; check the program page for updates.
Funding Amount
- Maximum award: $300,000 per project
- Estimated total program funding: $5,400,000
- Expected number of awards: approximately 18
- Project period: typically 1 year
- No cost sharing or matching required
Eligibility
Eligible applicants include:
- State, county, city, or township governments
- Special district governments
- Independent school districts
- Public and private institutions of higher education
- Federally recognized and other Native American tribal governments or organizations
- Nonprofits (with or without 501(c)(3) status, excluding institutions of higher education)
- For-profit organizations (including small businesses)
Statutory funding preference will be given to:
- Rural or other community-based organizations
- Projects establishing telehealth networks providing services such as mental health care, public health, long-term care, home care, preventive care, case management, and maternal health (prenatal, labor, birthing, postpartum)
- Projects coordinated with other federally funded efforts in the target communities
- Networks that include entities providing clinical or educational health care services, such as public libraries, higher education institutions, or local government entities
- Projects promoting local/regional connectivity for the populations served
Application Process
- Applications must be submitted electronically by the anticipated deadline.
- Detailed application instructions and requirements will be available on the program page and through Grants.gov.
- Applicants should address statutory funding preferences in their proposals to maximize competitiveness.
Additional Information
- The program is designed to expand the use of telehealth for nutrition-related chronic disease prevention and management, particularly in underserved or rural areas.
- Coordination with other federally funded projects and inclusion of diverse network partners is encouraged.
- This opportunity is forecasted; actual deadlines and requirements may be updated closer to the application period.
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