Project Grant CLSS00000088931

This federal Project Grant award of $434,000.00 was provided by the U.S. Department of Agriculture Rural Utilities Service under the Distance Learning and Telemedicine (DLT) Grants program (CFDA 10.855). The funding will support Loma Linda University Medical Center (LLUMC) in delivering distance learning and telemedicine capabilities to rural communities. LLUMC, a non-profit hospital and academic medical center, will utilize the grant to acquire and deploy advanced telecommunications equipment, including audio, video, and information technologies, to extend educational and medical applications into rural areas. The project aims to improve access to critical healthcare and educational resources for underserved populations through the implementation of innovative distance learning programs and telemedicine services. The grant award has an initial funding period of 2 years, from December 16, 2024 to December 16, 2026.