Technology-enabled Collaborative Learning Program
ID: 354641Type: Posted
Overview

Buyer

Health Resources and Services Administration (HHS-HRSA)

Award Range

$0 - $475K

Eligible Applicants

Others

Funding Category

Health

Funding Instrument

Cooperative Agreement

Opportunity Category

Discretionary

Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement

Yes

Original Source

https://grants.gov/search-results-detail/354641
Timeline
    Description

    The Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) is offering a funding opportunity under the Technology-enabled Collaborative Learning Program (TCLP) to enhance telehealth initiatives aimed at improving healthcare access in underserved areas. This cooperative agreement seeks to support the development and expansion of technology-enabled collaborative learning models that connect healthcare professionals through interactive videoconferencing, focusing on areas such as chronic diseases, mental health, and maternal health. The program is crucial for fostering collaborative learning and addressing health disparities, with an estimated total funding of $3.8 million available for up to eight awards, each with a maximum budget of $475,000 per year over a five-year project period starting September 30, 2024. Interested applicants can contact Melody Williams at mwilliams1@hrsa.gov for further information, and proposals must be submitted by August 2, 2024.

    Point(s) of Contact
    mwilliams1@hrsa.gov
    Files
    Title
    Posted
    HRSA-24-121
    HRSA-24-121_TCLP.pdf
    The HRSA Office for the Advancement of Telehealth released the Technology-enabled Collaborative Learning Program (TCLP) funding opportunity (HRSA-24-121) to enhance telehealth initiatives. Applicants can access the Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) and apply via grants.gov. Eligible entities include public universities, for-profit telehealth companies, and EMS agencies. The program supports both the creation of new models and the expansion of existing telehealth programs. All proposals must align with HIPAA compliance and engage with specific health focus areas, including palliative care and chronic diseases. Letters of support are required but only summarized versions are necessary, and there is no minimum number needed. Projects can cover multiple regions and should outline identified partner sites. The 5-year project period starts on September 30, 2024, with a yearly budget of up to $475,000. Additionally, applicants are encouraged to address cultural sensitivity and health disparities in their project proposals. The program aims to foster collaborative learning and improve healthcare access through technology, ultimately building capacity within the healthcare system.
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