This Project Grant award, made by the U.S. Department of Agriculture Rural Utilities Service under the Distance Learning and Telemedicine (DLT) Loans and Grants program (CFDA 10.855), will provide $12,435,000 to the Nicholas County Commission in Summersville, West Virginia to improve broadband access and deploy telemedicine capabilities in the rural county. The funding will support the acquisition and installation of telecommunications-enabled equipment, including audio, video, and information technologies, to extend distance learning programs and telemedicine services to underserved areas. The 2-year project is expected to be completed by December 17, 2026. This award is part of the USDA's broader efforts to enhance rural access to critical education and healthcare resources through advanced telecommunications technologies.
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