Technology-enabled Collaborative Learning Program

The Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA), an agency within the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, has announced the forecast of a funding opportunity titled the Technology-enabled Collaborative Learning Program (HRSA-26-053). This program is designed to advance health care delivery by supporting training for health care providers and professionals using technology-enabled learning models. HRSA is a federal agency focused on improving access to health services for people who are geographically isolated, economically or medically vulnerable. Through this program, HRSA intends to expand collaborative models that improve care quality and enhance the workforce capacity of providers. The purpose of this program is to develop and expand instructional programming that allows health care providers and professionals to participate in collaborative learning. The program emphasizes the training of providers in best practices, with the ultimate goal of improving patient outcomes and provider retention. HRSA encourages applicants to propose culturally and linguistically appropriate models that can be adapted to diverse communities. By fostering learning communities, the program aims to improve access to health care services in several priority areas, including chronic disease prevention and management, Alzheimer’s disease, infectious diseases, mental health and substance use disorders, prenatal and maternal health, pediatric care, pain management, palliative care, and specialty care. The program allows for the development, evaluation, and expansion of technology-enabled models that connect providers and professionals in collaborative environments. Applicants are expected to include methods for collecting and evaluating data to study the impact of their initiatives. Outcomes data will be collected by HRSA to determine program effectiveness, ensuring that resources are used efficiently and strategically to strengthen the health workforce and expand service delivery. Eligible applicants for this opportunity include a wide range of organizations such as state and local governments, tribal governments and organizations, nonprofit entities, for-profit organizations, and institutions of higher education. The broad eligibility criteria reflect HRSA’s intent to encourage participation from multiple sectors of the health care system. This inclusivity helps ensure that diverse communities and institutions can propose innovative approaches to technology-enabled learning. The application timeline begins with an estimated post date of November 21, 2025, with full applications due by January 20, 2026, no later than 11:59 p.m. Eastern Time. Applications must be submitted electronically. HRSA expects to announce awards by June 1, 2026, with funded projects beginning on July 1, 2026. The forecasted total program funding is approximately $4,275,000, with an award ceiling of $475,000. HRSA anticipates making nine awards under this funding opportunity. There is no cost-sharing or matching requirement for this program. Applicants are encouraged to carefully review the program objectives and expected outcomes to ensure alignment with HRSA’s goals. Proposals should clearly articulate how the planned activities will train providers, expand collaborative learning models, and ultimately improve access to care. Inquiries regarding the program should be directed to Melody Williams, who can be reached by phone at 301-287-2616 or via email at mwilliams1@hrsa.gov. The opportunity will remain open until February 19, 2026, when it is archived. This program represents a significant effort to leverage technology and collaboration to strengthen the health workforce and improve patient outcomes nationwide.

Applicants are encouraged to propose new culturally and linguistically appropriate learning community models.