Telehealth Rapid Response Center

The Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) of the Department of Health and Human Services is seeking applicants for two cooperative agreements: the Telehealth Rapid Response Center (HRSA-25-044) and the Telehealth Research Center (HRSA-25-045). The Rapid Response Center will conduct expedited data analyses and short-term research studies within 5-10 business days, producing at least 4 high-quality studies annually. The Research Center will conduct 5 clinically-informed research projects annually focused on telehealth services in rural and underserved areas. Eligible applicants include public and private entities such as higher education institutions, nonprofits, governments, and tribal organizations. The evaluation criteria includes need, response, evaluation, impact, resources/capabilities, and budget support. Applications are due by April 15, 2025, with expected awards by August 1, 2025.

Each cooperative agreement will provide $950,000 in annual funding for a 5-year period from September 1, 2025 to August 31, 2030, under CFDA 93.211 (Rural Telemedicine Grants). Key requirements include maintaining national datasets, conducting regular analyses, publishing research, and having experienced principal investigators devote at least 25% time to the project. The successful applicants will be expected to establish national centers to support telehealth advancement across the United States.