Skip to main content

Unlocking grant opportunities for telehealth and virtual care in 2025

Published Date
Author Angela Connor

A senior healthcare professional pointing at a computer screen while discussing information with a colleague holding a clipboard.

Author: Angela Connor

Integrating telehealth and digital solutions into traditional care models is no longer optional; it's essential. However, the transition to hybrid care solutions, which blend in-person, virtual, and automated care, can be resource-intensive. Fortunately, numerous grant opportunities on the horizon can help healthcare organizations fund, implement, and grow these innovative care models.

This post will explore the key insights from the recent webinar, “Prepping for federal grant success in 2025,” hosted by Amwell’s Grants and Public Funding Program, including funding options for digital care and strategies for successful applications in 2025.

Who can benefit from federal grants?

The forecasted funding opportunities for 2025 offer support and possibility for those committed to advancing their digital health strategies. When analyzing eligibility, requirements vary from grant to grant.

Forecasted funding opportunities for 2025

The landscape for grant funding in telehealth is promising for 2025, with several federal agencies offering opportunities for healthcare projects:

  • HRSA's Rural Communities Opioid Response Program will award up to $20 million across 10 projects focused on combating the opioid crisis through innovative solutions.
  • Rural Health Care Services Outreach Program will enhance healthcare services in rural communities by offering an anticipated 60 awards.
  • USDA Distance Learning and Telemedicine Grant Program, forecasted for release this winter, will support projects that use technology to bridge gaps in care access.
  • SAMHSA's Tribal Behavioral Health Grant will cater to behavioral health initiatives within tribal communities.
  • The Office of the Assistant Secretary of Health Pregnancy and Postpartum Hypertension Control Initiative will grant up to $550,000 per award, focusing on maternal health.
  • SAMHSA's Grant for Expansion and Sustainability of Comprehensive Community Mental Health Services will provide awards of up to $3 million to bolster mental health services.

These are just a few examples of funding programs that the Amwell Grants and Public Funding team will continue to track progress and monitor application guidance announcements for 2025!

Need tips on how to best prepare your funding application? Keep reading!

Strategies for successful grant applications

Securing grant funding takes time, teamwork and a thoughtful approach. Here are some essential steps for preparing outstanding applications:

1. Define needs and strategies: Clearly articulate your organization's critical needs and develop strategies to address them. This clarity will strengthen and align your application with the funder's objectives.

2. Identify partners: Engage internal and external stakeholders to build a collaborative network supporting your project goals. Partnerships can enhance your application's credibility and feasibility.

Expert tip: This is where Amwell can step in and support your team!

3. Develop applications early: Start drafting your applications and budgets early to ensure thoroughness and accuracy. Early preparation allows time for revisions and ensures you meet submission deadlines.

4. Survey assets and barriers: Conduct a comprehensive assessment of your organization's existing resources and potential obstacles. This evaluation will help tailor your application to address gaps effectively.

5. Ensure adoption of digital solutions: Demonstrate how your organization plans to successfully adopt and integrate digital care solutions, highlighting the anticipated impact on patient care and outcomes.

6. Leverage uniform guidance updates: Stay on top of updates to uniform guidance, such as the increased single audit threshold and modified direct cost rate, to optimize your grant application strategy.

Expert tip: Not sure how to do that? Amwell can help.

Integrating telehealth and digital health solutions is essential to modern healthcare delivery. By accessing grant funding, your organization can roll out telehealth, virtual care, and digital health innovations to shape your community’s healthcare future.

Remember, you don’t have to do it alone. Amwell’s Grants and Public Funding experts can help you identify appropriate grants, develop strong applications, and maximize your chances of securing funding.

Explore these opportunities and receive expert guidance from our team by emailing us at grants@amwell.com.