Licensure Portability Grant Program

The Department of Health and Human Services Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) is seeking applicants for the Licensure Portability Grant Program (LPGP). The LPGP aims to fund projects that demonstrate how telehealth networks can improve healthcare services in rural communities by supporting state professional licensing boards in developing policies to reduce barriers to telehealth posed by differences in state licensure requirements. Eligible applicants include state licensing boards and their consortia for occupations such as medicine, nursing, psychology, counseling, and other health professions. Applications will be evaluated on the applicant's ability to meet the program's objectives and measure the impact on statutorily-defined barriers to telehealth. The application deadline is April 8, 2024.

The LPGP will provide up to $500,000 in total annual funding through four grants. Competing continuation awards of up to $100,000 annually are available for current LPGP grantees, and new awards of up to $150,000 annually are available for new applicants. The place of performance for this grant program is not specified, as it is likely intended to support projects across various state jurisdictions.