Telehealth Research
Program Funding
Annual program obligations reported to SAM.gov.
Funded Projects
Examples of what this program has supported.
Program Objective
The Telehealth Research Center Program conducts clinically informed and policy-relevant health services research to expand the evidence base for telehealth services. The Telehealth Rapid Response Center conducts rapid telehealth data analyses and short-term, issue-specific telehealth research studies to provide stakeholders and the public with resources to understand the impact of telehealth policies and regulations.
Eligibility
Eligible Applicants
- U.S. State Government
- Local
- Nonprofit Organization
- Federally Recognized Tribal Government
- Tribal Government (other)
- Other
Telehealth Research Center Program: Eligible applicants include public, for-profit and nonprofit entities. Institutions of higher education, faith-based and community-based organizations, tribes, and tribal organizations are eligible to apply. Telehealth Rapid Response Center: Eligible applicants include all domestic public or private, non-profit, and for-profit entities. Institutions of higher education, faith-based and community-based organizations, tribes, and tribal organizations are eligible to apply.
Beneficiaries
- U.S. Territory Government
- Health Professional
- Nonprofit Organization
- Federally Recognized Tribal Government
- Other
Health care providers in rural areas and underserved areas; health professionals, scientist/researchers. The entities that will benefit from this program are health care personnel, health research personnel, policy makers, rural and underserved population and the general public.
How to Apply
Award Procedure
All final funding decisions are made by an independent review panel that is conducted by the Health Resources and Services Administration’s Division of Independent Review. Notification is made in writing by a Notice of Award.
Decision Timeline
- Approval: From 60 to 90 days
2 months.
Program details & compliance
Description
The Telehealth Research Center Program conducts clinically informed and policy-relevant health services research to expand the evidence base for telehealth services. The Telehealth Rapid Response Center conducts rapid telehealth data analyses and short-term, issue-specific telehealth research studies to provide stakeholders and the public with resources to understand the impact of telehealth policies and regulations.
Mission Categories
Primary: General Health and Medical
Use of Funds
Allowed Uses
All funds awarded should be expended solely for carrying out approved projects in accordance with the intent of the grant or cooperative agreement as stipulated in the notice of award. Overall, not more than 20 percent of program funds may be expended for equipment, and not more than 15 percent of program funds may be expended for indirect costs. Program funds may not be used for purchasing and installing telecommunications transmission equipment (e.g., microwave towers, satellite dishes, amplifiers, digital switching equipment or laying cable or telephone lines) or to acquire real property. Construction costs are allowable only for minor renovations related to the installation of equipment.
Required Documentation
Applicants should review the individual HRSA notice of funding opportunity issued under this Assistance Listing for any required proof or certifications which must be submitted prior to or simultaneous with submission of an application package. 2 CFR 200, Subpart E - Cost Principles applies to this program 2 CFR 200, Subpart E - Cost Principles applies to this program.
Reporting & Compliance
Applicable 2 CFR 200 Subparts
- Subpart B — General Provisions
- Subpart C — Pre-Federal Award Requirements
- Subpart D — Post-Federal Award Requirements
- Subpart E — Cost Principles
- Subpart F — Audit Requirements