The Telehealth Centers of Excellence grant is designed to help academic medical centers create and test new telehealth solutions in rural and underserved areas. The goal is to develop successful models that can be used across the country to improve healthcare access and outcomes.
Who it's for: This grant is for public and state institutions of higher education, specifically those with academic medical centers that are interested in developing telehealth programs for rural and underserved communities.
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Likely Disqualifiers
- Not a public or state institution of higher education
- Lack of an academic medical center
- Proposals not focused on rural or underserved communities
- Failure to submit by the deadline
- Non-compliance with federal regulations
What You May Need
- Proof of eligibility as a public or state institution of higher education
- Detailed project proposal
- Budget plan
- Evaluation plan for telehealth solutions
- Letters of support or partnership agreements
- Organizational chart
- Resumes of key personnel
- Past performance documentation
- Compliance with federal regulations
Cautions
- Ensure your institution is eligible before applying
- Focus on rural and underserved communities
- Strict adherence to federal guidelines is required
- Prepare for detailed reporting and evaluation requirements
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Eligibility
Eligible Applicant Types
Additional Criteria
Eligible applicants are public and state institutions of higher education. This means universities or colleges that are publicly funded and have an academic medical center capable of developing and testing telehealth solutions.
Overview
This grant is for public and state institutions of higher education, specifically those with academic medical centers that are interested in developing telehealth programs for rural and underserved communities.
Likely Disqualifiers
- Not a public or state institution of higher education
- Lack of an academic medical center
- Proposals not focused on rural or underserved communities
- Failure to submit by the deadline
- Non-compliance with federal regulations
Use of Funds
Funds can be used to implement and evaluate telehealth solutions, including technology acquisition, staff training, and program development, specifically targeting rural and underserved communities.
Total Program Funding
$8,500,000
Expected Awards
2
Cost Sharing
Not Required
Important Dates
- Posted
- Jun 5, 2026
- Deadline
- Jul 8, 2026(25 days)
- Archive Date
- Oct 1, 2026
- Est. Award Date (AI estimate)
- Fall 2026
Application Checklist
- Verify eligibility as a public or state institution of higher education
- Develop a comprehensive project proposal
- Create a detailed budget plan
- Draft an evaluation plan for telehealth solutions
- Gather letters of support or partnership agreements
- Prepare an organizational chart
- Compile resumes of key personnel
- Document past performance
- Ensure compliance with federal regulations