Fund Your Future Episode 4: Applying for the 2025 USDA Distance Learning and Telemedicine Grant

Maureen has been a grant writer for more than 15 years and established Meyer Consulting and Services in 2007, where she currently works as an independent grant writer. She specializes in federal grants with an emphasis on rural areas, healthcare, education, technology, social services, and juvenile justice. Maureen has experience writing the gamut of grant proposals – from small family foundation requests to multi-million, multi-year federal programs. She has raised more than $50 million in grant funding for clients. Maureen helps clients conduct extensive needs assessments, design effective programs, and create complex budgets that meet the needs of both funders and fundees. She holds a Grant Professionals Certification (GPC) from the Grant Professionals Association and has presented on grant writing, telecommuting, and freelancing nationally.

Angela is a seasoned grant writer with over two decades of experience in telemedicine, distance learning, and rural healthcare. As Director of Grants and Public Funding at Amwell, she specializes in securing federal grants to enhance healthcare services in underserved areas. Angela has successfully navigated the complexities of various funding opportunities, including the USDA Distance Learning and Telemedicine Grant Program, which offers awards of up to $1 million per project. Her expertise lies in conducting comprehensive needs assessments, designing effective programs, and crafting complex budgets that align with both funders' and recipients' requirements. Angela's dedication to advancing digital health strategies has significantly contributed to expanding access to care in rural communities.