Licensure Portability Grant Program
ID: 349062Type: Posted
Overview

Buyer

Health Resources and Services Administration (HHS-HRSA)

Award Range

$0 - $0

Eligible Applicants

Others

Funding Category

Health

Funding Instrument

Grant

Opportunity Category

Discretionary

Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement

Yes

Original Source

https://grants.gov/search-results-detail/349062
Timeline
    Description

    The Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) is offering funding through the Licensure Portability Grant Program (LPGP) to support state professional licensing boards in reducing barriers to telehealth services. The program aims to foster multi-state collaborations that enable licensed health care professionals to provide telehealth across state lines, addressing the growing need for accessible health care, particularly in rural areas and communities facing workforce shortages. With an estimated total program funding of $500,000, HRSA anticipates awarding up to four grants, with new awards providing up to $150,000 per year for a five-year period. Interested applicants can contact LCDR Jenna Cope at jcope@hrsa.gov, and the application deadline is April 8, 2024.

    Point(s) of Contact
    jcope@hrsa.gov
    Files
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    HELP.pdf
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