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Universal Service Administrative Company (USAC) - Rural Health Care (RHC) Program
03/09/22
04/01/22 11:59 PM ET
Grants to USA nonprofit and public rural healthcare providers to improve internet connectivity and enhance the delivery of services. Funding is intended to increase the efficiency of health-related facilities that are located in rural areas by increasing broadband capabilities and upgrading network equipment, services, and facilities. Projects may include designing or constructing a new network or building upon an existing network.
The Healthcare Connect Fund (HCF) Program provides a 65% discount on eligible broadband connectivity expenses for eligible rural health care providers (HCPs).
Broadband connections to off-site data centers and administrative offices used by a facility for healthcare purposes are eligible for funding. Subject to certain restrictions, support may also be provided for connections used by eligible HCPs:
GrantWatch ID#: 154159
The Healthcare Connect Fund (HCF) Program provides a 65% discount on eligible broadband connectivity expenses.
FY2022: July 1, 2022-June 30, 2023
The invoicing Deadline (Form 463) will be October 28, 2023.
Before starting your grant application, please review the funding source's website listed below for updates/changes/addendums/conferences/LOIs.
Apply online: https://forms.universalservice.org/portal/login
For assistance, contact:
RHC Help Desk
RHC-Assist@usac.org
(800) 453-1546
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