FRS is committed to supporting rural communities across the country by providing aid to enhance the quality of life. Through grants and other initiatives, FRS aims to foster development and ensure sustainable growth in these areas, focusing especially on communities served by NTCA members.
The Virtual Living Room grant program is designed to create a comfortable and safe space that emulates the experience veterans would have using VA telehealth services at home. It supports the development of accessible locations where veterans can use broadband services to access telehealth and other online medical resources, significantly benefiting those without sufficient access to broadband at home. The program embodies rural America's ethos of community support, particularly for its veterans, by leveraging technology to offer better healthcare access and facilitate connections with healthcare professionals.