Telehealth Nutrition Services Network Grant Program

The Telehealth Nutrition Services Network Grant Program is a federally funded initiative administered by the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA), an agency within the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. HRSA has a long-standing commitment to enhancing healthcare access in underserved areas through programs that leverage technology and innovative delivery systems. This particular grant program falls under the purview of HRSA’s Office for the Advancement of Telehealth and is authorized under CFDA number 93.468, which supports telehealth direct clinical services. As part of HRSA’s broader goals, this program focuses on improving public health outcomes by utilizing telehealth platforms to address nutrition-related chronic disease prevention and management. The purpose of the Telehealth Nutrition Services Network Grant Program is to develop and strengthen telehealth networks that provide comprehensive nutrition services with a particular emphasis on chronic disease prevention and management. The program seeks to increase access to high-quality, evidence-based nutrition care, especially for populations in rural and underserved communities. Telehealth networks funded through this grant are expected to offer coordinated nutrition services that may include education, counseling, and care planning to manage or prevent conditions such as diabetes, hypertension, and obesity. Funding provided through this program is expected to be used to establish or expand telehealth infrastructure and services that support long-term health improvements. The grant supports network-based approaches involving collaboration among healthcare providers, educational institutions, and local or tribal governments. The funding can be used for planning, implementing, or expanding telehealth services, with the goal of creating sustainable systems that promote preventive care, long-term disease management, and increased connectivity within targeted service areas. While specific cost restrictions are not detailed in the forecast notice, grantees are encouraged to align expenditures with the program’s objectives and may be expected to report on outcomes and cost-effectiveness. Eligible applicants include a broad range of organizational types such as state and local governments, public and private institutions of higher education, school districts, nonprofits (with or without 501(c)(3) status), tribal organizations, and both small and for-profit businesses. A statutory funding preference will be applied to applicants that are rural or community-based organizations or those that propose services with a strong coordination component with other federally funded programs. Additional priority may be given to projects involving public libraries, higher education institutions, or local government entities providing clinical care or health-related education. The application window is currently forecasted, with the estimated post date set for March 17, 2026. Applications will be due by May 6, 2026, and must be submitted electronically by 11:59 p.m. ET. The anticipated award date is August 3, 2026, with the project period beginning on September 1, 2026. No pre-application materials such as letters of intent or concept papers are required at this time. HRSA has not yet posted specific evaluation criteria or detailed application components in this forecast. Applicants should prepare to engage with HRSA's electronic grants system for submission and monitor Grants.gov for updates and the full Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO). The total anticipated funding available for the program is $5.4 million, with an estimated 18 awards to be made. Each award may be up to $300,000, though no minimum floor amount has been specified. No cost sharing or matching funds are required. For questions or additional information, applicants can contact Krishna Patel at 301-945-4558 or via email at [email protected]. As this is a forecasted opportunity, organizations interested in applying are advised to begin preparing early and to track announcements for when the final NOFO is released.