The Rural Utilities Service, a Civilian agency within the U.S. Department of Agriculture, awarded a $5,166,742 Project Grant on November 27, 2024 to the Red River Rural Telephone Association, a non-profit organization based in Abercrombie, North Dakota. The grant, funded through the Distance Learning and Telemedicine Loans and Grants (CFDA 10.855) program, supports a two-year project to improve rural access to education and healthcare services through advanced telecommunications technologies. The project will enable the deployment of audio, video, and information systems to extend distance learning programs and enhance telemedicine capabilities, including support for substance use disorder treatment services, in underserved rural communities. Red River Rural Telephone Association has also engaged in sub-grant work with the State of Minnesota's Employment & Economic Development agency to acquire, construct, and install broadband infrastructure to provide critical internet access in rural areas.
Mod # | Description | Reason For Modification | Federal Obligation (Click to sort descending) | Date (Click to sort ascending) |
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| Not listed | $5.2m | 11/27/24 |