Telehealth Network Grant Program
(TNGP): The
primary objective of the TNGP is to demonstrate how telehealth programs and
networks can improve access to quality health care services in rural, frontier,
and underserved communities. TNGP networks are used to: (a) expand access to,
coordinate, and improve the quality of health care services; (b) improve and
expand the training of health care providers; and/or (c) expand and improve the
quality of health information available to health care providers, and patients
and their families, for decision-making. However, as noted below, because
of legislative restrictions, grants will be limited to programs that serve
rural communities, although grantees may be located in urban or rural areas.
Eligibility: Eligible applicants
include rural or urban nonprofit entities that will provide services through a
telehealth network. Each entity participating in the networks may be a
nonprofit or for-profit entity. Faith-based, community-based
organizations and tribal organizations are eligible to apply. Services
must be provided to rural communities, although the applicant can be located in
an urban area.
Availability: The FOA should be released
in December 2012, with a start date of September 1, 2013.
Contact: Carlos Mena, MS, cmena@hrsa.gov, Tel: (301)
443-3198
