Rural Health Care
Supporting healthcare facilities in bringing world class medical care to rural areas through increased connectivity
Upcoming Dates
There are no upcoming dates at this time.
How It Works
The Rural Health Care program funds two types of services.
You can apply for funding for Voice and Data, Broadband, or both.
Voice and Data
If you need voice and other telecommunication services, you may be eligible for funding through the Telecommunications Program.
Discount Rate: Determined using the urban/rural differential.
Broadband
If you need broadband services, network equipment, etc., you may be eligible for funding through the Healthcare Connect Fund (HCF) Program.
Discount Rate: Flat 65% discount on eligible expenses.
The Process
These steps will help you navigate the process to get funding.
Determine your eligibility
Develop evaluation criteria and request services
Evaluate bids and select a service provider
Submit a funding request
Certify service start and end dates
Work with your service provider to invoice USAC
Announcements
Submit Your FY2024 Funding Requests Now!
Dec 1, 2023
The funding year (FY)2024 Filing Window opens today, December 1, 2023. Applicants can now submit FY2024 funding requests in RHC Connect using the FCC Form 462 (Funding Request Form) for the Healthcare Connect Fund (HCF) Program and the FCC Form 466 (Funding Request Form ) for the Telecommunications (Telecom) Program. The filing window closes at 11:59 p.m. ET...
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Nov 30, 2023
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Nov 15, 2023
RHC Connect will be unavailable on Friday, November 17 from 7 p.m. until Saturday, November 18 at...
Read MoreBegin Draft Funding Requests for FY2024 on November 1!
Oct 30, 2023
In preparation for Funding Year (FY) 2024, applicants can draft funding requests in RHC Connect beginning on...
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