# Care to Consumer – Point-of-Care Telepods

The Care to Consumer – Point-of-Care Telepods program (GREAT Health Initiative 3) funds the deployment of 25 telehealth pod sites to extend healthcare access in rural Georgia communities. The program aims to enable 24/7 provider access in community settings such as libraries and workplaces, improving outcomes like prenatal/postpartum care and reducing readmissions and emergency visits.

## Key facts

- Status: Closed
- Type: GRANT
- Issued by: Georgia Department of Community Health (DCH) (Georgia)
- Posted: 2026-05-15
- Application due: 2026-06-22
- Funding: $17.2M
- Eligible applicants: Nonprofit, Rural hospital, Charity clinic, Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC), Certified Community Behavioral Health Clinic (CCBHC), EMS provider, Community-based organization, Medical or nursing school/health education entity
- Funding source: Rural Health Transformation Program (CMS)
- Official source: https://greathealth.georgia.gov/find-funding-opportunities

## Eligibility

Eligible applicants are rural healthcare organizations and community partners located in Georgia, including rural hospitals, charity clinics, FQHCs, CCBHCs, EMS, and community-based organizations.

## Requirements

Awardees must align with innovative care strategies, support value-based care, and participate in needs assessments. Sites should be located in rural Georgia and offer 24/7 access via telepods. Participation in all implementation and training activities is required.

## Application package and source documents

- [GA - 2026 - Georgia RHTP (GREAT Health) Initiative 3: Connecting to Care to Improve Healthcare Access in Rural Georgia](https://www.ruralcarejourney.com/api/documents/766c8a1d-ff07-4a01-9861-809de07116ec/file) (primary) — official: https://www.gha.org/Portals/0/Documents/Initiatives/Rural%20Healthcare/RHTP%20summary%20-%20Point-of-Care%20Telepods.pdf?ver=igZoBzYCHPEmwOKMhXx6MQ%3d%3d
- [GA - 2026 - Georgia Rural Enhancement and Transformation of Health (GREAT Health) Program Overview](https://www.ruralcarejourney.com/api/documents/4598a36e-5691-4a43-b47f-019a62fae138/file) — official: https://www.gha.org/Advocacy/Rural-Healthcare/Rural-Health-Transformation-Program
- [GA - 2026 - GREAT Health Funding Opportunity Announcement: Initiative 3 Connecting to Care to Improve Healthcare Access, Round 3 Tier 2 (FOA Guidelines PDF (Round 3 Tier 2))](https://www.ruralcarejourney.com/api/documents/b2f569a4-a222-4a2d-8a5b-64d7816c73c3/file) — official: https://greathealth.georgia.gov/document/document/poc-telepodsgreat-health-funding-opportunity-announcementfinalpdf/download
- [GA - 2026 - Notice of Intent to Award Initiative 3: Connecting to Care to Improve Healthcare Access - Point-of-Care Telepods (Notice of Intent to Award - Point-of-Care Telepods)](https://www.ruralcarejourney.com/api/documents/98c05be7-c558-4560-8734-6229cf331798/file) — official: https://greathealth.georgia.gov/document/document/notice-intent-award-point-care-telepods-7-24-26/download

More Georgia RHTP activity: https://www.ruralcarejourney.com/states/ga (markdown: https://www.ruralcarejourney.com/states/ga.md)

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Source: Rural Care Journey (RCJ), https://www.ruralcarejourney.com/opportunities/care-to-consumer-point-of-care-telepods--c89dfd3c64 — data as of 2026-07-26.
Cite the RCJ page for the summary and the linked official source for authoritative terms, deadlines, and amounts.