Virtual Living Room - Using Technology to Address the Critical Healthcare Needs of Veterans in Rural Areas
Virtual Living Room is a grant program that combines rural technology, U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) resources, and local support to provide solutions to improve healthcare access for veterans in rural areas.
Communities that are located more than an hour away from a VA clinic or hospital can provide a private, comfortable location for veterans to access VA medical system telehealth and other online resources.
To be eligible to apply for funding, the community must be located more than an hour away from a VA clinic or hospital. The applicant of record must be a member of NTCA: The Rural Broadband Association.
Virtual Living Room venue locations should be comfortable, private, have adequate electricity, and have broadband service provided by the NTCA member. Venue examples include a Veterans of Foreign War lodge, American Legion, library, firehouse, church, and/or community center.
Award amounts are not specified.
To apply, follow the instructions listed on the program website.
- Assess community need
- Contact and establish a relationship with the local VA
- Locate a suitable venue
- Formalize relationships
- Apply for funding
- Share the story
Additional information and links are provided for each step in the process.
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Organizations (3)
- U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, view details
- Foundation for Rural Service, view details
- NTCA: The Rural Broadband Association, view details
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