The Healthcare Connect Fund (HCF) FY2025 Filing Window Has Closed – What’s Next?

The FY2025 filing window for the Rural Health Care (RHC) Program’s Healthcare Connect Fund officially closed on June 2, 2025, at 11:59 PM.

In the final days leading up to the deadline, the HealthConnect Networks team worked around the clock to submit funding requests for our partner healthcare organizations. Thanks to their hard work and dedication, we successfully submitted $30 million in subsidy requests on behalf of 2,500 healthcare sites across 25 states —a win for rural healthcare everywhere.

Here’s What Happens Next:

We’ll handle any questions from USAC: If the Universal Service Administrative Co. (USAC) reaches out with questions about your funding request, our team will manage all communications on your behalf.
We’ll follow up with your vendor or you if needed: In cases where we need additional information, we’ll coordinate directly with your vendor or reach out to your organization.
We’ll keep you updated through HCN Connect: Once your funding is approved, we’ll update your status in HCN Connect. Anyone with login access to your organization’s portal will automatically receive an email notification—no need to check daily! (Need to add someone to your HCN Connect portal? Email us at info@healthconnectnetworks.com.)

Missed the FY2025 Window?

USAC recently announced the dates for the FY2026 funding cycle. The filing window will open on December 1, 2025, and close on April 1, 2026. If you’re submitting FCC Form 461 to request services through the Healthcare Connect Fund, you can begin the competitive bidding process as early as July 1, 2025.

See below for the full list of important FY2026 program dates.

Want To Get in Early for the Next Window?

Reach out to us at info@healthconnectnetworks.com or book your consultation today.