Distance learning grant

This federal Project Grant award of $803,713.00 was issued on January 2, 2025 by the U.S. Department of Agriculture's Rural Utilities Service (RUS) under the Distance Learning and Telemedicine (DLT) Grants program (CFDA 10.855). The grant recipient, Cen-Clear Child Services Inc., is a non-profit organization based in Woodland, Pennsylvania that provides comprehensive social services in rural communities, with a focus on child welfare, education, mental health, and community support programs. This DLT grant will enable Cen-Clear to acquire and deploy telecommunications-enabled equipment, including audio, video, and information technologies, to extend educational and medical services to underserved rural communities in the Bigler, PA area. The project aims to bridge technological gaps and enhance access to critical resources for rural residents through innovative telecommunications infrastructure and services, aligning with the DLT program's goal of improving telecommunications access and advanced technologies in rural areas.