Technology-enabled Collaborative Learning Program

The Technology-enabled Collaborative Learning Program is a discretionary grant initiative forecasted by the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA), which operates under the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. HRSA is the federal agency responsible for improving health care access and services for people who are uninsured, isolated, or medically vulnerable. This program aligns with HRSA’s mission by promoting the use of telehealth and digital platforms to enhance learning networks among healthcare professionals, particularly in rural and underserved regions. This program aims to deploy collaborative learning models that leverage technology to train and support healthcare providers. The core objective is to improve provider retention and to increase healthcare accessibility for populations with limited service availability. By fostering knowledge-sharing networks, HRSA expects awardees to reduce professional isolation, enhance the distribution of specialized medical knowledge, and improve overall healthcare quality in target areas. Funding is projected to support up to nine awardees with a total estimated program funding of $4,275,000. Each individual award will have a ceiling of $475,000, although no minimum award floor has been explicitly specified. The program does not require matching funds or cost-sharing, thus lowering barriers for a wide range of eligible organizations. The grant falls under Assistance Listing Number 93.211, which pertains to Telehealth Programs. Eligibility for this opportunity is broad and inclusive. Applicants may include public and state-controlled institutions of higher education, private institutions, Native American tribal governments and organizations, nonprofit organizations (both with and without 501(c)(3) status), for-profit organizations including small businesses, independent school districts, and local, state, and special district governments. This wide eligibility allows for a diverse set of applicants to contribute to the goals of the program. The forecasted timeline indicates that the Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) is expected to be posted on February 2, 2026, with applications due by April 3, 2026. The application must be submitted electronically no later than 11:59 p.m. Eastern Time on the due date. HRSA expects to issue award notices by August 3, 2026, with funded projects beginning on September 1, 2026. The opportunity is forecasted as a one-time application round with no mention of recurring funding rounds. Submission will be conducted via Grants.gov, requiring applicants to prepare and submit all required documentation through the portal. While specific application components have not been disclosed in this forecast notice, typical HRSA applications include narratives detailing the project design, evaluation plans, budget justifications, and organizational capacity. Contact for this opportunity is Melody Williams, who can be reached by phone at 301-287-2616 or via email at [email protected].