DLT congressionally directed spending - grants

The federal Project Grant award of $500,000 from the U.S. Department of Agriculture Rural Utilities Service under the Distance Learning and Telemedicine (DLT) Grants program (CFDA 10.855) supports Western New Mexico University, a Hispanic Serving Institution, in enhancing its distance learning and telemedicine capabilities to improve access to education and healthcare services for rural populations in the region. The 2-year award, effective from September 25, 2023, to September 25, 2025, will enable the university to acquire and deploy telecommunications-enabled information, audio and video equipment, and related advanced technologies to expand its distance learning programs and telemedicine services. This project aligns with the DLT program's objective of leveraging technology to increase rural access to critical educational and medical resources that may otherwise be limited or unavailable.