National Telehealth Resource Center Program

For programmatic questions:
Sophia Rhoades
301.945.5212
srhoades1@hrsa.gov

For grants management and budget questions:
Kimberly Ross
301.443.2353
kross@hrsa.gov

The purpose of the Telehealth Resource Center Program is to support the establishment and development of Telehealth Resource Centers that will provide technical assistance to healthcare organizations, healthcare networks, and healthcare providers in the implementation of cost-effective telehealth programs to serve rural, frontier, and medically underserved areas and populations. Resource centers should provide training and support, disseminate information and research findings, promote effective collaboration, and foster the use of telehealth technologies to provide healthcare information and education for providers and stakeholders.

This opportunity will fund 2 National Telehealth Resource Centers, one that will focus on policy issues and one with a focus on technical issues. Both will have a national focus and must demonstrate a high level of experience and knowledge their respective areas.

Eligible applicants include institutions of higher learning, state and local government, independent school districts, public and private nonprofit entities, including faith-based and community organizations, as well as federally-recognized tribal governments and organizations.

Estimated award amount: $325,000 per year
Project period: 4 years
Estimated funding available: $650,000
Estimated number of awards: 2

Links to the full announcement and online application are available through grants.gov.The application instructions will be found on the related documents tab.