Telehealth Nutrition Services Network Grant Program

The Telehealth Nutrition Services Network Grant Program is administered by the Health Resources and Services Administration within the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services through the Office for the Advancement of Telehealth. This federal funding opportunity is designed to expand access to nutrition services by leveraging telehealth networks, particularly in rural and medically underserved areas. The program builds on HRSA’s broader mission to improve access to quality healthcare services and address disparities in care delivery, especially for populations facing geographic, economic, and workforce-related barriers. The primary purpose of this program is to integrate nutrition services into primary and specialty care settings using telehealth technologies. The program emphasizes evidence-based approaches to expand access to nutrition screening, medical nutrition therapy, and counseling services. It seeks to improve the prevention and management of chronic diseases such as diabetes, cardiovascular disease, obesity, and cancer. Applicants are encouraged to propose innovative telehealth models that connect registered dietitians and healthcare providers to underserved populations, enhancing care coordination and improving health outcomes. Funding for this opportunity totals approximately 5400000 dollars for fiscal year 2026, with an expected 18 awards. Individual awards may be up to 300000 dollars annually, with funding provided across five 12-month budget periods for a total period of performance from September 1, 2026 through August 31, 2031. Allowable uses of funds include personnel, equipment, telehealth service delivery, education and training, and data collection. However, restrictions apply, including limits on equipment expenditures and prohibitions on construction, real property acquisition, and certain telecommunications infrastructure costs. There is no cost-sharing requirement for applicants. Eligible applicants include a broad range of domestic entities such as state and local governments, tribal organizations, nonprofit organizations, higher education institutions, and for-profit entities. Individuals are not eligible. Applicants must establish or demonstrate participation in a telehealth network that includes at least one distant site and multiple originating sites located in rural and medically underserved areas. At least 50 percent of funding must support activities in qualifying rural areas, and applicants must demonstrate prior telehealth experience and network collaboration. The application process requires submission through Grants.gov and includes multiple components such as a project narrative, budget narrative, work plan, staffing plan, and supporting attachments. Applicants must also provide documentation of existing telehealth services, network commitments, and a map of the service area. Applications are evaluated through a competitive merit review process based on criteria including need, response strategy, evaluation plan, impact, organizational capacity, and budget justification. Additional considerations include alignment with federal priorities and funding preferences related to network composition and community impact. Key dates for this opportunity include an application deadline of July 8, 2026 at 1159 PM Eastern Time, with an expected award start date of September 1, 2026. Applicants must maintain active registrations in SAM.gov and Grants.gov prior to submission. Award decisions are contingent on funding availability, application quality, and risk assessment. Successful applicants will be required to meet reporting requirements, participate in data collection, and collaborate with HRSA technical assistance providers throughout the project period. Program contacts include Carlos Mena, Public Health Analyst at HRSA, reachable via email at CMean at hrsa.gov or phone at 3014433198, and Shelia Burks, Grants Management Specialist, available at sburks at hrsa.gov or 3014436452. These contacts provide guidance on programmatic and financial aspects of the application. Overall, this program represents a significant federal investment in expanding telehealth-enabled nutrition services to improve health equity and chronic disease outcomes nationwide.

Align proposal strongly with rural underserved needs demonstrate clear telehealth integration strategy include measurable outcomes and sustainability plan and ensure strong network partnerships