The Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) is accepting applications for the fiscal year (FY) 2021 Telehealth Technology-Enabled Learning Program (TTELP). The purpose of this program is to connect specialists at academic medical centers with primary care providers in rural, frontier, and underserved populations, providing evidence-based training and support to help them treat patients with complex conditions in their communities. The TTELP will facilitate learning community models of professional education and support that are adaptable to rural and underserved populations.
The applicant must choose at least one of the following primary focus areas and identify them in the Project Abstract:
None is available.
The TTELP will also develop appropriate methodology to evaluate and identify outcomes associated with learning community model initiatives. The program's objectives emphasize the following:
Eligible applicants shall be domestic public or private, non-profit or for-profit entities with demonstrated and established experience in utilizing telehealth technologies to serve rural underserved populations. Faith-based, community-based organizations, and federally recognized tribes and tribal organizations are eligible to apply.
Applications are to be submitted by June 25, 2021. A similar deadline is anticipated, annually.
Approximately $4,275,000 is available in total funding. Up to 9 awards will be granted. Maximum award is $475,000. Project period is September 30, 2021 through September 29, 2026 (5 years). Cost sharing/matching is not required.