RHTP Telehealth Access Points

Summary

The program supports innovation, partnership, infrastructure, and workforce capacity in rural health delivery.

Eligibility

Applicants must be located in Minnesota and propose TAPs in rural communities, as defined by USDA RUCA codes 4–10. Eligible applicants include clinics, health systems, hospitals, Tribal Nations, pharmacies, local public health departments, schools, long-term care facilities, libraries, community-based organizations, and community centers. Healthcare providers and host sites may jointly apply; collaboration between at least one TAP host site and one healthcare provider must be documented with a letter of support or memorandum of understanding. All applicants must demonstrate that the host site is accessible and can provide telehealth in keeping with best practices and legal requirements, including patient privacy protections.

Requirements Checklist

• Applicants must submit a completed application form, organizational description, project narrative, proposed budget and budget narrative, letters of support documenting collaborating partners, timeline and workplan, conflict of interest disclosure, certification, audited financial statements, and due diligence materials. Proposals must address site readiness, technology and equipment needs, staffing, outreach, sustainability, and compliance with best practices and legal frameworks. Applications are reviewed for completeness and program fit.