Federal and state grants are fueling a digital health revolution in rural America—connecting clinics, broadband providers, and community partners to close stubborn access gaps.
From the FCC and CMS to the Department of Commerce, billions in funding are being invested in projects that build broadband infrastructure, expand telehealth access, and increase digital inclusion. But turning those dollars into real outcomes takes more than a great idea—it takes partnerships, planning, and a story that funders believe in.
Here’s how some innovators are doing it.
Chattanooga, TN: Turning Collaboration Into Funding Success
By teaming up with a public broadband provider and a local hospice program, Chattanooga’s Enterprise Center built a 150‑organization network that shared knowledge and collected community data on everything from palliative care to household connectivity. That collaboration helped secure federal grants and laid the groundwork for a sustainable, region‑wide telehealth model.
Why it worked: Funders love scale and shared resources. Real partnerships make your proposal more credible and more competitive.
Cleveland, OH: Fast‑Track Innovation From an FQHC
Neighborhood Family Practice moved fast when the pandemic hit—pulling together a multi‑disciplinary team to apply for an FCC grant in record time. By choosing easy‑to‑use technologies and patient‑friendly workflows, they made telehealth accessible for underserved families and multilingual communities.
Why it worked: Flexibility, speed, and patient‑centered design win points with reviewers—especially during rapid funding rounds.
If your rural hospital, clinic, or community organization is exploring new funding opportunities, don’t go it alone. Our team will do the heavy lift for you to craft winning grant strategies—from partnership planning to data storytelling to grant writing to application review.
Let’s bring transformative, equitable telehealth to every corner of your community.
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