Telehealth Nutrition Services Network Grant Program

The Telehealth Nutrition Services Network Grant Program is a federal funding opportunity administered by the Health Resources and Services Administration within the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. This program is designed to support the development and expansion of telehealth networks that specifically deliver nutrition-related health services. As part of HRSA broader mission to improve access to healthcare for underserved and vulnerable populations, this initiative focuses on leveraging telehealth technology to address chronic disease prevention and management through improved access to nutrition services. The primary purpose of the program is to enhance access to quality healthcare services by integrating telehealth nutrition interventions into existing or newly developed healthcare delivery systems. The program emphasizes the role of nutrition in preventing and managing chronic diseases such as diabetes, cardiovascular disease, and obesity. Funded networks are expected to utilize telehealth platforms to reach patients who may face barriers to in-person care, including those in rural or underserved areas. The funding is intended to support the establishment or strengthening of collaborative telehealth networks that connect providers, patients, and community resources. Funding under this program is provided as discretionary federal grants, with an estimated total program funding amount of 4500000 dollars and an anticipated 15 awards. Individual awards are expected to have a ceiling of 300000 dollars. While the award floor is listed as zero, this is interpreted as unspecified and subject to verification. There is no cost sharing or matching requirement associated with this opportunity, allowing applicants to fully utilize federal funds for allowable program activities. Funds are expected to be used for telehealth infrastructure, service delivery, coordination among network partners, and program implementation activities aligned with nutrition services. Eligibility for the program is broad and inclusive, allowing a wide range of entities to apply. Eligible applicants include state governments, county governments, city or township governments, special district governments, independent school districts, public and private institutions of higher education, nonprofit organizations with or without 501c3 status, for profit organizations including small businesses, public housing authorities, and Native American tribal governments and organizations. This unrestricted eligibility structure indicates that the program is open to a diverse set of organizations capable of implementing telehealth nutrition networks. The application process is expected to follow standard federal grant submission procedures through an electronic system, with applications required to be submitted by 1159 pm Eastern Time on the specified due date. While specific application components are not detailed in the forecast notice, applicants should anticipate requirements such as project narratives, budgets, and supporting documentation typical of HRSA funding opportunities. No pre application requirements such as letters of intent or concept papers are indicated in the available information. The timeline for this opportunity indicates that it is currently in a forecasted stage, with an estimated posting date of February 2 2027 and an estimated application due date of May 1 2027. Awards are expected to be announced by August 1 2027, with project activities beginning on September 1 2027. The opportunity does not indicate a recurring cycle, suggesting it may be a one time or periodically reissued program. Applicants are encouraged to monitor updates as additional details become available upon official release. For additional information, applicants may contact Carlos Mena at the Health Resources and Services Administration via email at cmena at hrsa dot gov or by phone at 301 443 3198. As this is a forecasted opportunity, applicants should prepare in advance by assessing their readiness to implement telehealth nutrition services and establishing partnerships necessary to form effective telehealth networks.