Distance Learning and Telemedicine Grants
Funding Type
Grant
Grantor Agency
U.S. Department of Agriculture
Grant Range
Up to $1,000,000
# of Awards Available
Programmatic Area
Broadband
Programmatic Area
Community Development
Programmatic Area
Education
Programmatic Area
Health
Programmatic Area
Workforce & Economic Development
Deadline
March 6, 2025
Match Required?
Eligible Entities
For profit organizations other than small businesses. State governments. Public and State controlled institutions of higher education. Private institutions of higher education. County governments. Small businesses. City or township governments. Independent school districts. Nonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education. Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education. Special district governments. Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized)
Focus Area
Authorized by 7 U.S.C. 950aaa, the DLT Program provides financial assistance to enable and improve distance learning and telemedicine services in rural areas. DLT grant funds support the use of telecommunications-enabled information, audio and video equipment, and related advanced technologies by students, teachers, medical professionals, and rural residents. These grants are intended to increase rural access to education, training, and health care resources that are otherwise unavailable or limited in scope.
The regulation for the DLT Program can be found at 7 CFR part 1734. All applicants should carefully review and prepare their applications according to instructions in the FY 2025 DLT Grant Program Application Guide (Application Guide) and program resources. This Application Guide will be made available here and on the program website at https://www.rd.usda.gov/programs-services/distance-learning-telemedicine-grants. Expenses incurred in developing applications will be at the applicant’s own risk.
Contact
dltinfo@usda.gov
Link to Opportunity
https://www.grants.gov/search-results-detail/358016
Application Platform
grants.gov
Assistance Listing
10.855 -- Distance Learning and Telemedicine Loans and Grants
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