Distance learning grant

The U.S. Department of Agriculture's Rural Utilities Service awarded a $549,589 Project Grant (CFDA 10.855 Distance Learning and Telemedicine Loans and Grants) to the Forest Hills School District in Sidman, PA. This 2-year grant, effective from August 2023 to August 2025, will fund the acquisition of telecommunications technologies to deliver distance learning and telemedicine services to rural communities in the Sidman area. The grant will enable Forest Hills School District to provide educational programs and medical consultations remotely, improving access to these critical resources for underserved populations. Forest Hills School District also receives federal grant sub-awards from the Pennsylvania Department of Education to support meal programs, distance learning initiatives, and the purchase of health/safety equipment, further expanding the district's ability to serve rural students and families.