Technology-enabled Collaborative Learning Program

The Technology-enabled Collaborative Learning Program is an upcoming funding opportunity administered by the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA), a sub-agency of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. HRSA is the federal agency charged with improving access to health care services for people who are uninsured, isolated, or medically vulnerable. This program is part of HRSA’s ongoing efforts to improve healthcare outcomes in underserved regions of the United States through innovative, scalable models. This cooperative agreement initiative is designed to foster the use of technology-enabled collaborative learning and capacity building models. These models typically utilize virtual platforms to support the exchange of knowledge between health care providers, with the goal of enhancing their clinical knowledge and skills and reducing professional isolation. The overarching intent is to increase access to health care services and improve retention among health care providers, especially in rural, frontier, and underserved areas. By enabling real-time case-based learning and mentorship via technology, HRSA seeks to reduce disparities in health care delivery and access. The anticipated funding for this program is approximately $4,275,000, with an award ceiling of $475,000 per recipient. Up to nine awards are expected to be made. The funding instrument will be a cooperative agreement, meaning that substantial involvement by HRSA is anticipated in both the planning and implementation of the funded projects. There is no cost-sharing or matching requirement, making it accessible to a broad range of applicants. Funding will support entities that are directly providing, or supporting the provision of, health care services in rural areas, health professional shortage areas, medically underserved areas, or for medically underserved populations, including Native American communities. Eligibility for this program is expansive, including state, county, city, and township governments; special district governments; independent school districts; federally recognized and other Native American tribal organizations; public and private institutions of higher education; nonprofits with or without 501(c)(3) IRS status; and both small and other for-profit businesses. However, all applicants must meet the specific requirement of supporting or providing healthcare services in underserved areas or populations. The application process will be fully electronic, with submissions due no later than 11:59 p.m. ET on May 6, 2026. The estimated posting date for the Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) is March 17, 2026, with award announcements expected by August 3, 2026, and funded projects beginning on September 1, 2026. Since this is a forecasted opportunity, applicants are encouraged to monitor Grants.gov and HRSA communications closely to be informed when the NOFO is officially posted and to prepare early. No pre-application steps such as Letters of Intent or Concept Papers are indicated at this stage. The primary contact for this grant is Melody Williams, who can be reached at [email protected] or 301-287-2616. No specific PDF document or NOFO has yet been linked, which is common for forecasted opportunities. While this is currently a non-recurring opportunity, HRSA has a track record of issuing similar funding programs annually or biennially. As such, organizations may wish to consider strategic planning for future rounds if they are unable to meet the current cycle deadlines.