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Rural Health Care Program – Healthcare Connect Fund is sponsored by Federal Communications Commission (FCC), Universal Service Administrative Company (USAC). This program provides assistance to healthcare providers for eligible expenses related to broadband connectivity at a flat discounted rate of 65%. Participants can apply as a member of a consortium or a stand-alone entity.
This can significantly aid small businesses in rural health transformation by enabling telehealth and digital health solutions.
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Healthcare Connect Fund Program - Universal Service Administrative Company USAC Rural Health Care Healthcare Connect Fund Program Healthcare Connect Fund Program Step 1: Determine Eligibility of Your Site Step 1: Determine Eligibility of Your Site Welcome to RHC Connect – FCC Form 460 Step 2: Prepare for Competitive Bidding & Request Services Step 2: Prepare for Competitive Bidding & Request Services Competitive Bidding Exemptions Requirements for Leased Dark Fiber & Self-Provisioned Networks Welcome to RHC Connect – FCC Form 461 Step 3: Evaluate Bids & Select Service Provider Step 4: Submit Funding Requests Step 4: Submit Funding Requests Welcome to RHC Connect – FCC Form 462 Requirements for Leased Dark Fiber & Self-Provisioned Networks Review Your Funding Commitment Letter (FCL) Welcome to RHC Connect – FCC Form 463 Site and Service Substitutions Healthcare Connect Fund Program Healthcare Connect Fund Program Step 1: Determine Eligibility of Your Site Step 1: Determine Eligibility of Your Site Welcome to RHC Connect – FCC Form 460 Step 2: Prepare for Competitive Bidding & Request Services Step 2: Prepare for Competitive Bidding & Request Services Competitive Bidding Exemptions Requirements for Leased Dark Fiber & Self-Provisioned Networks Welcome to RHC Connect – FCC Form 461 Step 3: Evaluate Bids & Select Service Provider Step 4: Submit Funding Requests Step 4: Submit Funding Requests Welcome to RHC Connect – FCC Form 462 Requirements for Leased Dark Fiber & Self-Provisioned Networks Review Your Funding Commitment Letter (FCL) Welcome to RHC Connect – FCC Form 463 Site and Service Substitutions Healthcare Connect Fund Program The Healthcare Connect Fund (HCF) Program provides a 65% discount on eligible broadband connectivity expenses for eligible rural health care providers (HCPs).
You can apply as an individual health care provider or as a consortium, i.e., a group of HCPs that can be both rural and non-rural. There are five steps to receive funding. Step 1: Determine Eligibility of Your Site Find out if you are eligible to receive HCF Program funding by completing the FCC Form 460 (Eligibility and Registration Form).
Step 2: Prepare for Competitive Bidding & Request Services Identify the services you need and develop the evaluation criteria that you will use to assess service provider bids with the FCC Form 461 (Request for Services Form). Step 3: Evaluate Bids & Select Service Provider Choose the most cost-effective service provider from the bids you received.
Step 4: Submit Funding Requests Provide USAC with information and supporting documentation about the services and service provider you selected and how much funding you are requesting with the FCC Form 462 (Funding Request Form). Review Your Funding Commitment Letter (FCL) Once your funding request is approved, you will receive a funding commitment letter with information about the support you will receive.
Review your letter for accuracy. With your service provider, invoice USAC by submitting the FCC Form 463 (Invoice and Request for Disbursement Form). All forms can be accessed by logging in to RHC Connect, the RHC program’s online application management system.
The material on these webpages is provided for general information only and should not be relied upon or used as the sole basis for making decisions without consulting the RHC program rules, orders, and other primary sources of information. Applicants and service providers are ultimately responsible for knowing and complying with all RHC program rules and procedures. Process Server Instruction
According to the current listing, eligibility includes: Healthcare providers in rural areas. Participants can apply as a member of a consortium or a stand-alone entity. Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.
Applications for Rural Health Care Program – Healthcare Connect Fund are due April 1, 2027. Build your timeline backwards from this date to cover registrations, approvals, and final submission checks.
Rural Health Care Program – Healthcare Connect Fund is funded by Federal Communications Commission (FCC), Universal Service Administrative Company (USAC). Verify program details on the funder's official page before applying.
Yes — this listing is flagged as national in scope, so applicants across the U.S. may apply, subject to the sponsor's other eligibility criteria.
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