Distance learning grant

The U.S. Department of Agriculture's Rural Utilities Service awarded Chattanooga State Community College a $485,653 Project Grant under the Distance Learning and Telemedicine (DLT) Grants program (CFDA 10.855). The grant, which commenced on February 1, 2024, will fund a 2-year project to establish distance learning and telemedicine capabilities at the college. The DLT Grants program supports the acquisition and deployment of telecommunications-enabled equipment and technologies to improve access to education, training, and healthcare services in rural areas. As the primary awardee, Chattanooga State Community College will utilize the funds to implement these distance learning and telemedicine initiatives, which will benefit the local rural community. The college may also engage sub-awardees, such as the Board of Regents Tennessee, to provide specialized educational services, program development, and workforce training support as part of the project.