# HRSA Awards $19M Telehealth Expansion Grants

The Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) awarded nearly **$19 million** on September 22, 2026, to expand healthcare access through telehealth and innovative technologies, targeting rural and underserved communities. The funding supports three distinct programs: an $8.5 million Telehealth Centers of Excellence initiative to pilot and test innovative telehealth solutions; a $5.4 million Telehealth Nutrition Services Network Grant Program to increase access to nutrition services via telehealth; and a $4.75 million Technology-enabled Collaborative Learning Program aimed at improving provider retention and expanding rural care access. These investments reflect HRSA's commitment to integrating telehealth as a core component of healthcare delivery, enhancing patient access to specialized care without geographic barriers, and equipping clinicians with advanced tools to improve outcomes.

- **Why this matters:** Procurement professionals should note the emphasis on telehealth innovation and rural healthcare expansion, signaling opportunities for technology providers and service organizations specializing in telehealth platforms, nutrition services, and collaborative learning tools.
- The multi-program funding approach indicates diverse procurement needs spanning technology development, service delivery, and workforce support.
- Organizations can leverage this funding cycle to align proposals with HRSA’s focus on replicable, scalable telehealth solutions that address rural healthcare disparities.
- Contact inquiries can be directed to HRSA’s press office at 301-443-7070 for further procurement details and engagement opportunities.

**Jurisdictions:** federal
**Industries:** Healthcare
**Topics:** Digital Infrastructure
**Published:** September 23, 2026

### Government Entities
- Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA)
- U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS)

### Key Quotes
> Telehealth and innovative technologies are changing what access to healthcare looks like for Americans. No longer is telehealth the exception to the rule 1 it is an essential part of the healthcare system, and the Trump Administration is helping providers put these tools to work to expand access and improve health outcomes. For a patient in a rural community, that can mean getting specialized care without traveling hours from home. For a clinician, it can mean having expertise and new tools at their fingertips to better serve their patients. Through these investments, HRSA will help test what works and identify successful approaches that can be replicated in communities across the country.
> — Tom Engels, HRSA Administrator

### Sources
- [HRSA Awards Nearly $19 Million to Expand Access to Healthcare Through Telehealth and Innovative Technologies | HRSA](https://www.hrsa.gov/about/news/press-releases/expand-access-healthcare-through-telehealth-innovative-technologies) - HRSA