Telehealth Nutrition Services Network Grant Program

The Telehealth Nutrition Services Network Grant Program, administered by the Health Resources and Services Administration under the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, aims to establish telehealth networks that expand access to nutrition-based care for rural and medically underserved populations, with a focus on preventing and managing chronic diseases. The program will fund a five-year initiative starting September 1, 2026, and ending August 31, 2031, requiring applicants to integrate registered dietitians and community health workers into primary and specialty care teams to deliver Medical Nutrition Therapy and Remote Patient Monitoring using secure, interoperable health IT systems compliant with 45 CFR 170, Subpart B, the NIST Cybersecurity Framework, and Section 508 accessibility standards. Applicants must submit a comprehensive application package via Grants.gov, including a work plan, staffing plan, biographical sketches, multi-year budgets, organizational charts, and documentation identifying service areas and partner sites, with a total page limit of 60 pages excluding certain attachments like budgets and site identification documents. Funding preferences will be given to organizations serving rural communities, and at least half of the grant dollars must be allocated to rural areas, with equipment purchases capped at 20% of total funding. Applications will be evaluated on a merit-based trade-off scale totaling 100 points, prioritizing methodology and program response (35 points), followed by organizational capacity, performance reporting, potential impact, demonstrated need, and budget justification. Award decisions will consider risk factors such as past performance, audit history, and financial stability, while also balancing geographic diversity and alignment with HRSA’s mission. Compliance with 2 CFR Part 200 and the HHS Grants Policy Statement is mandatory, and recipients are required to submit a sustainability plan by month 36 and annual performance reports. All applicants must hold an active Unique Entity Identifier from SAM.gov, and key personnel must commit at least 0.25 FTE for the project director, 1.0 FTE for dietitians, and 0.50 FTE for community health workers. No contract clauses or traditional procurement terms apply, as this is a federal grant opportunity with no specified award amount or invoicing mechanisms, and submissions are strictly electronic via Grants.gov with a deadline of July 8, 2026.